Rieti Population 2026
Rieti has a population of 39,068, making it the #190 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Lazio. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,068
Rank in Italy
#190
Coordinates
42.40°N, 12.86°E
~405 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
64 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lazio
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | 2,318,895 | #1 |
| Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica | 129,362 | #28 |
| Guidonia Montecelio | 89,165 | #52 |
| Lido di Ostia | 85,301 | #56 |
| Latina | 76,305 | #70 |
| Aprilia | 74,977 | #73 |
| Velletri | 52,911 | #123 |
| Nettuno | 49,873 | #135 |
Cities near Rieti
FAQ
What is the population of Rieti?
Rieti has a population of 39,068 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #190 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Rieti in?
Rieti is located in Lazio, Italy.
Is Rieti the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 64 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.