What is the Population of Vatican City?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Vatican City has a population of approximately 882 people, making it the 196th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 0.49 km², the population density is roughly 1,800 people per km².
| Population | 882 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 196th of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 0.49 km² |
| Population density | 1,800 / km² |
| Demonym | Vatican |
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Countries with a similar population
Vatican City compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 58,927,633 | 301,336 |
Vatican City in context
- Vatican City covers 0.49 km², making it the smallest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Italy.
- Vatican City is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 882 people, Vatican City holds less than 0.1% of the population of Southern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Vatican City is not a United Nations member state.
Population of Vatican City — FAQ
What is the population of Vatican City?
The population of Vatican City is approximately 882 (882) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Vatican City in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Vatican City at approximately 882 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Vatican City is the 196th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Vatican City?
Approximately 882 people live in Vatican City, making it the 196th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Vatican City rank by population?
Vatican City is the 196th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Vatican City?
Vatican City has a population density of roughly 1,800 people per km², based on a land area of 0.49 km².
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