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Rome is the capital city of Italy and one of the most historically significant cities in the world, with a population of 2,748,109 inhabitants. Located in central Italy along the Tiber River, Rome has been a major political, cultural, and religious center for more than two millennia.
Founded according to tradition in 753 BC, Rome was the heart of the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic, and later the Roman Empire, which at its height ruled vast territories across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The city remains an unparalleled repository of ancient history, architecture, and art.
Rome is home to numerous iconic landmarks, including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, and Vatican City, an independent state within the city and the spiritual center of the Roman Catholic Church. Its historic center is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city has also been the birthplace of many influential figures, such as Emperor Augustus, philosopher Seneca, filmmaker Federico Fellini, and actor Roberto Benigni. Today, Rome continues to play a central role in Italian political life and is a major destination for tourism, culture, and international heritage.
Rome in Italy
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Rome Population Evolution
The population of Rome in 2026 is estimated to 2,673,290 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 194,500 | |
| 1921 | 660,235 | +239.5% |
| 1971 | 2,781,993 | +321.4% |
| 2011 | 2,617,175 | -5.9% |
| 2023 | 2,748,109 | +5.0% |
Interactive Map of Rome
What to see in Rome
Pantheon
Stadio Olimpico
Appian Way
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Trajan's Column
Quirinal Palace
Circus Maximus
Arch of Constantine
Colosseum
MonumentTrevi Fountain
MonumentSt. Peter's Basilica
ChurchFamous People Born in Rome
Julius Caesar
military personnelGuillaume Apollinaire
writerFrench poet
Enrico Fermi
physicistItalian–American physicist
Alberto Moravia
writerItalian writer and journalist
Sophia Loren
actorItalian actress
Roberto Benigni
screenwriterItalian actor, comedian, screenwriter and film director
Sister Cities of Rome
Sister cities, also known as twin cities, are formal partnerships between cities in different countries to promote cultural and commercial ties.
This list is based on publicly available structured data and may differ slightly from official municipal publications.
| City | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 🇨🇳 People's Republic of China | 21,893,095 |
| Tokyo | 🇯🇵 Japan | 14,264,798 |
| Seoul | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 9,668,465 |
| Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 9,209,944 |
| Johannesburg | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 4,803,262 |
| Brasília | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 2,996,899 |
| Kyiv | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 2,952,301 |
| Douala | 🇨🇲 Cameroon | 2,768,436 |
| Paris | 🇫🇷 France | 2,113,705 |
| Kraków | 🇵🇱 Poland | 804,237 |
| Washington, D.C. | 🇺🇸 United States | 689,545 |
| Seville | 🇪🇸 Spain | 689,423 |
| Tirana | 🇦🇱 Albania | 389,323 |
| Plovdiv | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 329,489 |
| Cincinnati | 🇺🇸 United States | 309,317 |
| Marbella | 🇪🇸 Spain | 159,786 |
| Benevento | 🇮🇹 Italy | 56,201 |
| Achacachi Municipality | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | — |
| Contrada della Lupa | 🇮🇹 Italy | — |
Books about Rome
Lonely Planet Rome (Travel Guide)
A practical and up-to-date travel guide featuring detailed maps, expert tips, suggested itineraries, and recommendations for exploring Rome’s major attractions, neighborhoods, and culinary delights.
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SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome
A widely praised, accessible history that traces the political, social, and cultural evolution of Ancient Rome from its legendary beginnings to the fall of the Western Empire.
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Rome: An Oxford Archaeological Guide
An authoritative and richly illustrated guide to Rome’s archaeological and architectural treasures, combining historical explanation with site-by-site commentary for visitors and scholars.
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