thumb|Map of the province of Bergamo

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The province of Bergamo (; ) is a province in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. Its capital is the city of Bergamo. The province has a population of 1,119,233 in an area of across its 243 municipalities.|footnote=

As of 2026, the population is 1,119,233, of which 49.9% are male, and 50.1% are female. Minors make up 15.5% of the population, and seniors make up 23.3%.

Immigration

As of 2025, of the known countries of birth of 1,095,504 residents, the most numerous are: Italy (958,930 – 87.5%), Morocco (19,579 – 1.8%), Albania (14,473 – 1.3%), Romania (13,825 – 1.3%), India (12,383 – 1.1%), Senegal (11,368 – 1%), Pakistan (6,590 – 0.6%).

Economy

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The low-lying areas are rich in pastures along with corn, wine, grain, rice and flax that are cultivated. Hunting is common. Very common is also the breeding of poultry, pigs with modern techniques, and the traditional sheep herding.

The provincial economy is based on SMEs, and varied products are made. The main heavy industries of the province of Bergamo are mineral processing, especially iron, concrete and marble. There is a large tractor plant, in Treviglio, a lot of global companies have a plant in Bergamo, like Tenaris and ABB in Dalmine. In Curno is placed the headquarter of Brembo which is also seated in Stezzano inside a famous technology area named Kilometro Rosso.

Another international brand present is Alfa Laval in Suisio.

Silks, metallurgical products and clothing are also common products. A Heineken Italia brewery makes Moretti La Rossa in Comun Nuovo. Bergamo masons and assemblers are very famous for their ability and dedication to work.

Transport

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Motorways

The province is crossed by the following motorways (in Italian, autostrade):

  • Autostrada A4: Turin-Trieste
  • Autostrada A35: Brescia-Bergamo-Milan
  • Autostrada A36: Bergamo-Milan Malpensa Airport

Railway lines

  • Milan–Venice railway
  • Milan–Verona high-speed railway

See also

  • Monte Alben
  • Lake Leffe

References

  • Official website