The map above gives a very rough population estimated for various parts of the Roman Empire in 165 AD. It should of course be noted that these are best guesses as we don’t have detailed census records from the Romans than we do for modern countries.
Nevertheless, I thought it would be fun to look at estimated the population of the regions in 165 and compare them to the modern populations.
| Region | Population 165AD | Population 2024 | Increase | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britain | 2 million | 60 million | 2,900% | 2024 figure for England and Wales |
| Gaul & Germany | 12 million | 95 million | 692% | 2024 figure includes France, Belgium and German States of Baden-Württemberg, and Saarland |
| Italy | 14 million | 68 million | 321% | 2024 figure includes Italy and Switzerland |
| Iberia | 9 million | 59 million | 556% | 2024 figures for Spain & Portgual |
| North Africa | 8 million | 104 million | 1,200% | 2024 figures include Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Libya. |
| Danubian Provinces | 6 million | 81 million | 1,250% | 2024 figures include Bavaria, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia. |
| Greek Peninsula | 3 million | 34 million | 1,033% | 2024 figures include Greece and European Turkey |
| Anatolia | 10 million | 75 million | 650% | 2024 figures include Anatolian Turkey, Cyprus, and Northern Cyprus |
| Levant | 6 million | 57 million | 850% | 2024 figures include Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria |
| Egypt | 5 million | 117 million | 2,240% | 2024 figure for Egypt |
| Total | 75 million | 750 million | 900% | A 10X increase in 2000 years |
Also see: Roman Empire GDP Map
What area surprised you the most?
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