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Rome (orange) and the other large cities of Italy
Rome lies in Lazio in Italy at 41.89°N, 12.51°E, about 20 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Rome (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Italy: the next largest cities are Milan (1,371,498), Naples (909,048), Turin (847,287). Together, the three largest cities hold 7.8% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica, about 21 km away, followed by Terni (75 km).
Italy as a whole has a live population of 58,858,426 (-0.4% a year) and ranks #25 of 238 countries — see the Italy population page for the full statistics and the Italy atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Rome
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica Lazio | 21 km | 129,362 |
| Terni Umbria | 75 km | 111,189 |
| Perugia Umbria | 136 km | 120,137 |
| Pescara Abruzzo | 153 km | 119,554 |
| Arezzo Tuscany | 182 km | 100,734 |
| Naples Campania | 187 km | 909,048 |
Largest cities in Italy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rome?
Rome has about 2,318,895 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Rome the capital of Italy?
Yes — Rome is the national capital of Italy.
How big is Rome compared with the rest of Italy?
Its 2,318,895 residents are 3.9% of the 58,858,426 people living in Italy today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Rome?
In Lazio, Italy, at latitude 41.89 and longitude 12.51, 20 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica (21 km), Terni (75 km), Perugia (136 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Rome Population 2026 — Italy. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/italy/rome/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/italy/rome/">Rome Population 2026 — Italy</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.