History of Lazio in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 4, 2026

Lazio, also known as Latium, is a central Italian region and the second most populous in the country with over 5.7 million residents. Its economy is also the second largest regionally in Italy, exceeding €212 billion annually. Rome, both the regional capital of Lazio and the national capital of Italy, is located within Lazio.

1927: Territory of the province of Rieti joined Lazio

In 1927, the territory of the province of Rieti, which previously belonged to Umbria and Abruzzo, was incorporated into Lazio.

1960: 1960 Summer Olympics

In 1960, the Stadio Olimpico in Rome hosted the Summer Olympics.

1990: 1990 FIFA World Cup final

In 1990, the Stadio Olimpico in Rome hosted the FIFA World Cup final.

2006: GDP in Lazio

In 2006, the GDP produced in Lazio was broken down into the main economic macro-activities.

2008: Lazio outperformed Italian economy during the 2008 financial crisis

During the 2008 financial crisis, Lazio's limited industrial sector and highly developed service industries allowed the region to outperform the Italian economy.

2008: General election in Lazio in 2008

In the 2008 general election, Lazio gave 44.2% of its vote to the centre-right coalition, while the centre-left block took 41.4% of vote.

2013: General election in Lazio in 2013

In the 2013 general election, Lazio gave 40.7% of its vote to the centre-left block coalition, 29.3% to the centre-right coalition and 20.2 to the Five Star Movement.

2013: Lazio GDP growth from 2013 to 2017

Lazio GDP growth from 2013 to 2017.

2016: Central Italy earthquake devastated towns in Lazio

In 2016, towns in Lazio were devastated by the Central Italy earthquake.

2017: Lazio GDP growth from 2013 to 2017

Lazio GDP growth from 2013 to 2017.

2018: Lazio is one of the most visited regions in Italy and Europe

According to Istat data relating to 2018, Lazio is one of the most visited regions in Italy and Europe.

2019: Companies in Lazio in 2019

In 2019, there were 657,855 companies in Lazio, representing 10.8% of the national total.

December 2021: Population of Lazio as of December 2021

As of December 31, 2021, Lazio had a population of 5,714,882, making it the second-most populated region of Italy.

2022: Unemployment rate in Lazio in 2022

In 2022, the unemployment rate in Lazio stood at 7.7%.

January 2023: Immigrant population in Lazio as of January 2023

As of January 2023, the Italian national institute of statistics ISTAT estimated that 615,108 foreign-born immigrants live in Lazio, equal to 11.1% of the total regional population.

2024: Rome Fiumicino Airport

In 2024, Rome Fiumicino Airport was the busiest airport in the country, the eighth-busiest in Europe, and the 39th-busiest worldwide, serving over 49.2 million passengers.