Resident population of the Italian city of Rome 2012-2021
In 2021, the capital of Italy, Rome, maintained its position as the most populous city of the Italian peninsula. Over the last six years the number of the Eternal City’s inhabitants has been growing, from about 2.6 million residents in 2012 to over 2.8 million individuals registered in 2020. In 2021, however, its population slightly dropped, reaching 2.78 million.
Lazio, the region on the Tyrrhenian sea
Rome is located in the region of Lazio. This central region, which in the west borders on the Tyrrhenian Sea, is the second-largest Italian region with regard to the population size, placing it behind Lombardy.
Expensive life in the Italian capital
Despite being one of the most affordable European capitals in terms of average monthly rent, Rome occupies the second place on the Italian podium of cities with the highest dwelling rental prices. In 2019, an average monthly rent for asingle room amounted to 448 euros, whereas the average monthly price in 2018 of a double room estimated at 305 euro per person, without utilities.
Lazio, the region on the Tyrrhenian sea
Rome is located in the region of Lazio. This central region, which in the west borders on the Tyrrhenian Sea, is the second-largest Italian region with regard to the population size, placing it behind Lombardy.
Expensive life in the Italian capital
Despite being one of the most affordable European capitals in terms of average monthly rent, Rome occupies the second place on the Italian podium of cities with the highest dwelling rental prices. In 2019, an average monthly rent for asingle room amounted to 448 euros, whereas the average monthly price in 2018 of a double room estimated at 305 euro per person, without utilities.
