Rio de Janeiro
Data as of · Metro Power Rankings
Brazil • Latin America • Language power • Time zone America/Sao_Paulo UTC−3
- Population
- 12.9M
- GDP
- $172B
- GDP per capita
- $13,279
- Land area
- 6,185 km² (2,388 mi²)
- Density
- 2,092/km² (5,418/mi²)
- GAWC class
- 6
Primary city Rio de Janeiro
State / province Rio de Janeiro
Language Portuguese
Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Eduardo Paes
Democratic Movement Party · since 2021
Rio de Janeiro metro area
-22.91, -43.17Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsStands out for Cultural Events, Major Sporting Events, Universities.
Most similar metros
Closest profiles across all 16 dimensionsSports
17 teams
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Brazil👑
Rio de Janeiro • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Rio de Janeiro • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Rio de Janeiro • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Rio de Janeiro • Level: 1
Notable Venues3 venues
Olympics/Athletics
Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos
Rio de Janeiro
Football/Soccer
Estádio do Maracanã
Rio de Janeiro
Combat Sports
Jeunesse Arena
Rio de Janeiro
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams8 teams
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Rio de Janeiro • Level: 4
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Madureira
Rio de Janeiro • Level: 4
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Marica/RJ
Maricá • Level: 4
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Nova Iguaçu FC
Rio de Janeiro • Level: 4
Football/Soccer • Brazil
Portuguesa do Rio
Rio de Janeiro • Level: 4
W Football/Soccer • Brasileirão Feminino
Botafogo Women
Rio de Janeiro
W Football/Soccer • Brasileirão Feminino
Flamengo Women
Rio de Janeiro
W Football/Soccer • Brasileirão Feminino
Fluminense Women
Rio de Janeiro
Other Men’s Teams1 team
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Flamengo Basquete
Rio de Janeiro
Major Sporting Events
Annual Sporting Events1 event
Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix
Sailing
• Rio de Janeiro
Multi-Sport Events2 events
2016 Summer Olympics
Olympics
2016 • Rio de Janeiro
2007 Pan American Games
Multi-sport Event
2007 • Rio de Janeiro
Championship Finals5 events
2021 Copa America Final
Football Final
2021 • Rio de Janeiro
2019 Copa America Final
Football Final
2019 • Rio de Janeiro
2014 World Cup Final
Football Final
2014 • Rio de Janeiro
1989 Copa America Final
Football Final
1989 • Rio de Janeiro
1950 World Cup Final
Football Final
1950 • Rio de Janeiro
F1 Races10 events
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1989 • Jacarepagua
Won by Nigel Mansell (Ferrari)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1988 • Jacarepagua
Won by Alain Prost (McLaren)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1987 • Jacarepagua
Won by Alain Prost (McLaren)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1986 • Jacarepagua
Won by Nelson Piquet (Williams)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1985 • Jacarepagua
Won by Alain Prost (McLaren)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1984 • Jacarepagua
Won by Alain Prost (McLaren)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1983 • Jacarepagua
Won by Nelson Piquet (Brabham)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1982 • Jacarepagua
Won by Alain Prost (Renault)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1981 • Jacarepagua
Won by Carlos Reutemann (Williams)
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Race
1978 • Jacarepagua
Won by Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari)
Complete Event Timeline17 events
2021 Copa America Final
Championship Finals
2021 • Rio de Janeiro
2019 Copa America Final
Championship Finals
2019 • Rio de Janeiro
2016 Summer Olympics
Multi-Sport Events
2016 • Rio de Janeiro
2014 World Cup Final
Championship Finals
2014 • Rio de Janeiro
2007 Pan American Games
Multi-Sport Events
2007 • Rio de Janeiro
1989 Copa America Final
Championship Finals
1989 • Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1989 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1988 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1987 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1986 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1985 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1984 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1983 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1982 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1981 • Jacarepagua
Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Races
1978 • Jacarepagua
1950 World Cup Final
Championship Finals
1950 • Rio de Janeiro
Championship History
185 titles
Every major championship won by a team while it represented Rio de Janeiro, across all sports, newest first. 185 in total. Each links to the team and the competition's full honour roll.
Top Companies
8 companies
Total Market Cap: $224B across 8 companies
Source data as of October 31, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Carnaval do Brasil
Rio de Janeiro • Parade
Notable One-off Events
2024 G-20 Rio summit
Rio de Janeiro • International Summit
2013 World Youth Day
Rio de Janeiro • Religious Celebrations
2012 Earth Summit
Rio de Janeiro • International Summit
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries4 items
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil
Rio de Janeiro • Art
Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro • Cultural Heritage
Imperial Museum
Petrópolis • History
Museum of Tomorrow
Rio de Janeiro • Science
Performing Arts Venues1 item
Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro • Opera House
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items
Jardim Botanico
Rio de Janeiro • Park/Garden
Tijuca NP
Rio de Janeiro • Park/Garden
Languages of Rio de Janeiro
Portuguese first in Rio de Janeiro; 1 languages hold a role.
| Role | Language |
|---|---|
| De facto | Portuguese |
| Administrative | Portuguese |
| National | Portuguese |
- English reach, Rio de Janeiro
- 8%
- Tier 3 country
Sound of Rio de Janeiro
#130 by artist origin · combined 15.7 (US 1.1 / UK 0.2) · signature decade 1970s · Full sound profile →
Top artists: Roberto Carlos, Xuxa, Deodato, Sérgio Mendes
Screen of Rio de Janeiro
#149 by film pedigree · score 25.1 · 6 people in a century of top-grossing films and Oscar nominations · Full screen profile →
Leading figures: Marshall Brickman, Carlos Saldanha, Fernanda Montenegro, Fernanda Torres, Jennifer O'Neill
Art of Rio de Janeiro
#298 for celebrated art · 1 canon work in its museums
Leading museums: Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities8 entries
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Getúlio Vargas Foundation
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro State University
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fluminense Federal University
Niterói, Brazil
Brazilian Center for Research in Physics (CBPF)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Notable Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport
Rio de Janeiro • 2 - Major International
Santos Dumont Airport
Rio de Janeiro • 3 - International
Military Base1 entry
Naval Command HQ / Ilha das Cobras
Rio de Janeiro • Naval Base
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Central do Brasil
Rio de Janeiro • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (83 stations)2 entries
Rio de Janeiro Light Rail
Rio de Janeiro • 42 stations
Rio de Janeiro Metro
Rio de Janeiro • 41 stations
Suburban Rail (104 stations)1 entry
SuperVia
Rio de Janeiro • 104 stations
Luxury Hospitality
1 properties
FTG 4-Star1 entry
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro