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Rome vs Berlin

Rome is about 1.4× larger than Berlin by administrative area. Rome (Italy) covers 1,287 km² (497 mi²) with a population of 2.7 million, while Berlin (Germany) covers 891 km² (344 mi²) with 3.8 million residents.

Metric Rome Berlin
Area 1,287 km² 891 km²
Area (mi²) 497 mi² 344 mi²
Population 2,748,109 3,782,202
Population density 2,135 /km² 4,244 /km²
Area ratioRome is ~1.4× larger by area than Berlin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rome bigger than Berlin?

Yes — Rome is about 1.4× larger by area: 1,287 km² vs 891 km².

How big is Rome?

Rome, Italy, covers about 1,287 km² (497 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Berlin?

Berlin, Germany, covers about 891 km² (344 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Rome or Berlin?

Berlin has the larger population: 3.8 million vs 2.7 million. Population density is about 2,135 people/km² in Rome and 4,244 people/km² in Berlin.

City boundaries from OpenStreetMap. Last updated 2026-08-25.

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