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This is a list of countries and other inhabited territories of the world by total population, based on estimates published by the United Nations in the 2024 revision of World Population Prospects. It presents population estimates from 1950 to the present.
The smallest country in the world in terms of population is Vatican City, which has approximately 800 citizens. This is far and away the smallest population of any country, although as before, several territories come close: Tokelau (New Zealand territory) with 1,373 people, Niue (New Zealand territory) with 1,619 people, Falkland Islands (UK ...
CountryArea (km²)Population< 1496238,631739,329122,506- Holy See (Vatican City) > 2020 population: 1,000. > Land area: 0.2 square miles. > Sovereignty: Sovereign. > Comparably populated U.S. city: Shalimar, Florida.
- Tokelau. > 2020 population: 1,600. > Land area: 4.6 square miles. > Sovereignty: New Zealand. > Comparably populated U.S. city: Manhattan, Montana. Tokelau is only home to 1,600 people, about the same amount as in the town of Manhattan, Montana.
- Niue. > 2020 population: 1,630. > Land area: 100.4 square miles. > Sovereignty: New Zealand. > Comparably populated U.S. city: Crystal Falls, Michigan. In 1774, English navigator Captain James Cook spotted Niue but was refused landing by the local people on three different accounts.
- Falkland Islands (Malvinas) > 2017 population: 3,000. > Land area: 4,700 square miles. > Sovereignty: United Kingdom. > Comparably populated U.S. city: Castroville, Texas.
Oct 30, 2023 · The 10 smallest countries in the world by population, from Vatican City to the wealthy principality of Monaco
- Henry Blodget
Jul 4, 2024 · The Vatican City, often called the Holy See, has the smallest population worldwide with only 510 inhabitants. This is also the smallest country in the world by size. The Pacific islands...
Data based on the latest United Nations Population Division estimates. Click on the name of the country or dependency for current estimates (live population clock), historical data, and projected figures.
Jul 28, 2023 · Here’s a look at the 15 smallest countries in the world by population. Vatican City: Population of 800. Vatican City is not only the smallest country in the world by area, but it also has the least residents and is the smallest by population. It is the smallest sovereign state in the world. About 450 people have Vatican citizenship.
