Napoli population for Eurostat's greater city geography in Italy was 2,816,448 on 1 January 2022.
Its 1991–2020 climate normal is a mean annual temperature of 16.3 °C with 1,088 mm of precipitation a year (Copernicus ERA5-Land).
In its wider region (NUTS ITF33), GDP was €24,500 per inhabitant (2023, Eurostat) — a regional figure, not a city value.
This profile reports 37 of the 50 indicators currently tracked for European cities; the rest are not reported for Napoli. Source: official datasets listed in the source registry.
Population & demographics
Population on 1 January, total
#5 of 163 · 97th pct · #2 in Italy
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
#27 of 163 · 83rd pct · #2 in Italy
2,882
persons per km2 · 2022
Share of population aged 65 and over
#98 of 160 · 38th pct · #10 in Italy
18.9%
of population · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Population on 1 January, total
Napoli: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 2,816,448. Higher than 158 of 163 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 37,960 to 10,353,710; median 143,083.
37,960
10,353,710
median 143,083
Napoli: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 2,816,448 Higher than 158 of 163 records in the same comparison group Median 143,083
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
Napoli: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 2,882. Higher than 136 of 163 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 162 to 17,622; median 1,661.
162
17,622
median 1,661
Napoli: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 2,882 Higher than 136 of 163 records in the same comparison group Median 1,661
Share of population aged 65 and over
Napoli: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 18.9%. Higher than 61 of 160 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.2% to 34.1%; median 19.7%.
12.2%
34.1%
median 19.7%
Napoli: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 18.9% Higher than 61 of 160 records in the same comparison group Median 19.7%
Climate (ERA5-Land normals)
Napoli climate by month Napoli monthly 1991-2020 normals. Temperature 9.1°C to 25.1°C; warmest Aug, coldest Jan. Precipitation up to 184mm per month.
30 250 25 200 20 150 15 100 10 50 5 0
°C
mm
J F M A M J J A S O N D
● mean temperature (°C, left) · ▮ precipitation (mm, right) Napoli monthly climate normals Month Temp Precip Jan 9.1°C 115mm Feb 9.2°C 104mm Mar 11.1°C 101mm Apr 13.7°C 88mm May 17.7°C 54mm Jun 21.8°C 29mm Jul 24.5°C 16mm Aug 25.1°C 23mm Sep 21.5°C 95mm Oct 17.8°C 134mm Nov 13.8°C 184mm Dec 10.3°C 144mm
ERA5-Land 1991–2020 normals.
Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#58 of 601 · 90th pct · #19 in Italy
16.3
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#55 of 601 · 91st pct · #13 in Italy
9.1
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#88 of 601 · 85th pct · #39 in Italy
24.6
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land reanalysis total precipitation at the city centroid grid cell; not station weather.
#75 of 601 · 88th pct · #22 in Italy
1,088
mm per year · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land mean surface solar radiation; this is irradiance, NOT sunshine hours.
#107 of 601 · 82nd pct · #29 in Italy
182
W per m2 · centroid · 1991-2020
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Napoli: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 16.3. Higher than 542 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3 to 24.5; median 10.6.
1.3
24.5
median 10.6
Napoli: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 16.3 Higher than 542 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 10.6
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Napoli: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 9.1. Higher than 546 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range -9.3 to 13.5; median 2.6.
-9.3
13.5
median 2.6
Napoli: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 9.1 Higher than 546 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 2.6
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Napoli: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 24.6. Higher than 513 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.5 to 38.1; median 19.3.
12.5
38.1
median 19.3
Napoli: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 24.6 Higher than 513 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 19.3
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
Napoli: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 1,088. Higher than 526 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 261 to 2,516; median 816.
261
2,516
median 816
Napoli: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 1,088 Higher than 526 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 816
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
Napoli: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 182. Higher than 494 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 96 to 230; median 136.
96
230
median 136
Napoli: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 182 Higher than 494 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 136
Unemployment rate
Eurostat city or greater-city unemployment rate for the stated year; national definitions and observation flags still apply.
#38 of 128 · 70th pct · #3 in Italy
14.9%
of population · 2022
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Workplace-based jobs reported for the Eurostat city or greater-city geography; not employed residents or job openings.
#11 of 141 · 92nd pct · #2 in Italy
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Unemployment rate
Napoli: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 14.9%. Higher than 90 of 128 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.9% to 22.7%; median 13.2%.
1.9%
22.7%
median 13.2%
Napoli: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 14.9% Higher than 90 of 128 records in the same comparison group Median 13.2%
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Napoli: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 656,565. Higher than 130 of 141 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 15,527 to 5,298,886; median 71,369.
15,527
5,298,886
median 71,369
Napoli: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 656,565 Higher than 130 of 141 records in the same comparison group Median 71,369
Crude birth rate
Annual live births per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; not a fertility rate.
#101 of 154 · 34th pct · #2 in Italy
8
births per 1000 residents · 2022
Crude death rate
Annual deaths per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; age structure strongly affects comparisons.
#77 of 156 · 51st pct · #9 in Italy
10
deaths per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Crude birth rate
Napoli: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 8. Higher than 53 of 154 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 39; median 10.
0
39
median 10
Napoli: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 8 Higher than 53 of 154 records in the same comparison group Median 10
Crude death rate
Napoli: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 10. Higher than 79 of 156 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6 to 16; median 10.
6
16
median 10
Napoli: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 10 Higher than 79 of 156 records in the same comparison group Median 10
Number of registered cars per 1000 population
Registered cars per resident, not congestion, traffic speed or household car access.
#9 of 137 · 93rd pct · #8 in Italy
621
cars per 1000 population · 2022
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Small annual rates can be volatile; do not present as a full traffic-safety score.
#53 of 140 · 59th pct · #7 in Italy
0
deaths per 10000 population · 2022
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Reported Eurostat infrastructure length; not a cycling-mode-share or safety measure.
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of registered cars per 1000 population
Napoli: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 621. Higher than 128 of 137 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 257 to 816; median 482.
257
816
median 482
Napoli: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 621 Higher than 128 of 137 records in the same comparison group Median 482
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Napoli: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 0. Higher than 82 of 140 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 1; median 0.
0
1
median 0
Napoli: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 0 Higher than 82 of 140 records in the same comparison group Median 0
Country price context (PPP)
Country price level index for GDP
96
EU27_2020=100 · IT · 2024
Total nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments
#8 of 82 · 90th pct · #2 in Italy
3,867,272
nights / year · 2022
Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by residents
2,048,532
nights / year · 2022
Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by non-residents
1,818,740
nights / year · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Total nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments
Napoli: Total nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 3,867,272. Higher than 74 of 82 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 30,931 to 71,423,725; median 683,405.
30,931
71,423,725
median 683,405
Napoli: Total nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 3,867,272 Higher than 74 of 82 records in the same comparison group Median 683,405
Number of museum visitors per year
Museum visitor count where reported; not a count of museums or all cultural visits.
#1 of 99 · 99th pct · #1 in Italy
8,946,728
visits per year · 2022
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Library distribution points where reported; not library visits or service quality.
#4 of 124 · 97th pct · #2 in Italy
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of museum visitors per year
Napoli: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 8,946,728. Higher than 98 of 99 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 8,946,728; median 88,416.
0
8,946,728
median 88,416
Napoli: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 8,946,728 Higher than 98 of 99 records in the same comparison group Median 88,416
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Napoli: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 165. Higher than 120 of 124 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1 to 539; median 10.
1
539
median 10
Napoli: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 165 Higher than 120 of 124 records in the same comparison group Median 10
Resident perception survey
Napoli resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
11.4%
somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
36.6%
very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
6.5%
rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
26.7%
very satisfied with the noise level in the city
7.5%
rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
30.5%
very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
4.6%
rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
19.9%
strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
18.7%
somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
46.7%
Feel safe at night — strongly agree
7.6%
Feel safe at night — somewhat agree
35%
Transport affordable — strongly agree
11.4%
Transport affordable — somewhat agree
42.8%
Napoli resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 11.4% somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 36.6% very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 6.5% rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 26.7% very satisfied with the noise level in the city 7.5% rather satisfied with the noise level in the city 30.5% very satisfied with cleanliness in the city 4.6% rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city 19.9% strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 18.7% somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 46.7% Feel safe at night — strongly agree 7.6% Feel safe at night — somewhat agree 35% Transport affordable — strongly agree 11.4% Transport affordable — somewhat agree 42.8%
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Napoli: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 11.4%. Higher than 26 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.5% to 17.4%; median 7%.
2.5%
17.4%
median 7%
Napoli: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 11.4% Higher than 26 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 7%
Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Napoli: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 36.6%. Higher than 28 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4.5% to 38.2%; median 15.5%.
4.5%
38.2%
median 15.5%
Napoli: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 36.6% Higher than 28 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 15.5%
Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Napoli: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 6.5%. Higher than 1 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6.3% to 35.2%; median 13.2%.
6.3%
35.2%
median 13.2%
Napoli: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 6.5% Higher than 1 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 13.2%
Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Napoli: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 26.7%. Higher than 2 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 17.9% to 63.7%; median 44.3%.
17.9%
63.7%
median 44.3%
Napoli: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 26.7% Higher than 2 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 44.3%
Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city
Napoli: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 7.5%. Higher than 1 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6.7% to 28.6%; median 17.9%.
6.7%
28.6%
median 17.9%
Napoli: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 7.5% Higher than 1 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 17.9%
Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
Napoli: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 30.5%. Higher than 2 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 24.3% to 60.2%; median 46.4%.
24.3%
60.2%
median 46.4%
Napoli: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 30.5% Higher than 2 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 46.4%
Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Napoli: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 4.6%. Higher than 0 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4.6% to 46.5%; median 13%.
4.6%
46.5%
median 13%
Napoli: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 4.6% Higher than 0 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 13%
Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Napoli: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 19.9%. Higher than 1 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 14.3% to 63%; median 43.2%.
14.3%
63%
median 43.2%
Napoli: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 19.9% Higher than 1 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 43.2%
Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Napoli: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 18.7%. Higher than 1 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 18.4% to 77.3%; median 45.5%.
18.4%
77.3%
median 45.5%
Napoli: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 18.7% Higher than 1 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Napoli: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 46.7%. Higher than 23 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 16.2% to 61.9%; median 42.7%.
16.2%
61.9%
median 42.7%
Napoli: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 46.7% Higher than 23 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 42.7%
Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Napoli: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 7.6%. Higher than 0 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.6% to 46.7%; median 24.6%.
7.6%
46.7%
median 24.6%
Napoli: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 7.6% Higher than 0 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 24.6%
Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Napoli: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 35%. Higher than 4 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 27.3% to 66.3%; median 42.4%.
27.3%
66.3%
median 42.4%
Napoli: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 35% Higher than 4 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 42.4%
Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable
Napoli: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 11.4%. Higher than 1 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 8.5% to 61.9%; median 30.5%.
8.5%
61.9%
median 30.5%
Napoli: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 11.4% Higher than 1 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 30.5%
Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable
Napoli: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Napoli: 42.8%. Higher than 24 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 19.5% to 57.5%; median 36%.
19.5%
57.5%
median 36%
Napoli: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Napoli 42.8% Higher than 24 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 36%
Regional context (NUTS) Values describe the city's NUTS region, not the city itself
Regional GDP per inhabitant
€24,500
EUR per inhabitant · ITF33 · 2023
Life expectancy at birth, both sexes
Common questions What is the population of Napoli? Napoli had a population of 2,816,448 on 1 January 2022 (Eurostat greater city figure), the 5th largest of the 163 reporting greater city records in the same year.
What is the climate of Napoli? Its 1991–2020 ERA5-Land normal is a mean annual temperature of 16.3 °C (January 9.1 °C, July 24.6 °C) with 1,088 mm of precipitation a year. This is reanalysis, not station weather.
Not reported for this city: Air quality (EEA annualized), Housing & living costs, Education. Eurostat Urban Audit coverage is voluntary, so some indicators are unavailable for some cities.
Eurostat flags: b = break in time series
Every figure is an official indicator with its source linked. Ranks compare only records with the same reference year and geography grain. See the methodology .
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