What is the population of Vatican City in 2026?
Vatican City has a population of 518 people, which is 239th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Vatican City State
Population 2026
518
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+0.00%
+0 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
1,177/km²
0 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
57.4 years
Life expectancy 77.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Vatican City
Vatican City State, located in Europe, is the world's smallest independent territory with a population of 518 and a population density of 1,177 people per km². Established in 1929, it borders Italy and operates as a constitutional monarchy using the Euro currency. Italian and Latin are spoken within its borders.
The median age of 57.4 years reflects an aging population, with a life expectancy of 77 years and zero fertility rate. Its GDP per capita stands at $21,198, and the entire population is classified as urban.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Vatican City
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- VA · VAT
- Demonym
- Vatican
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- Government
- Constitutional monarchy, Papacy, Theocracy
- State inception
- 1929
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +3
- Internet TLD
- .va
- Land neighbours
- 1
Languages
- Italian
- Latin
Demographics
Not published for Vatican City: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Vatican City: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Vatican City.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Vatican City.
Environment
None of our sources publish these indicators for Vatican City.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Vatican City.
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Vatican City.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Vatican City.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 6.2%
- Age 15–64
- 50.2%
- Age 65+
- 43.6%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| 95-99 | 0 | 3 |
| 90-94 | 4 | 9 |
| 85-89 | 12 | 20 |
| 80-84 | 22 | 29 |
| 75-79 | 33 | 40 |
| 70-74 | 9 | 9 |
| 65-69 | 14 | 15 |
| 60-64 | 15 | 15 |
| 55-59 | 15 | 15 |
| 50-54 | 15 | 15 |
| 45-49 | 15 | 15 |
| 40-44 | 15 | 15 |
| 35-39 | 15 | 13 |
| 30-34 | 10 | 10 |
| 25-29 | 10 | 10 |
| 20-24 | 10 | 8 |
| 15-19 | 9 | 7 |
| 10-14 | 6 | 5 |
| 5-9 | 5 | 5 |
| 0-4 | 5 | 5 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 880 |
| 1960 | 918 |
| 1970 | 745 |
| 1980 | 743 |
| 1990 | 726 |
| 2000 | 691 |
| 2010 | 621 |
| 2020 | 528 |
| 2030 | 528 |
| 2040 | 587 |
| 2050 | 714 |
| 2060 | 850 |
| 2070 | 996 |
| 2080 | 1,141 |
| 2090 | 1,278 |
| 2100 | 1,361 |
How Vatican City Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Vatican City518
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Vatican City | 518 |
Countries Bordering Vatican City
1 land border.
- Italy58.9M · −0.06%
Vatican City Population FAQ
Is the population of Vatican City growing or shrinking?
Vatican City's population is flat at +0.00% per year, a change of roughly 0 people annually.
What is the capital of Vatican City?
The capital of Vatican City is Vatican City.
How densely populated is Vatican City?
Vatican City has 1,177/km² across 0 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Vatican City?
Life expectancy at birth in Vatican City is 77.0 years.
What is the median age in Vatican City?
The median age in Vatican City is 57.4 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Vatican City in?
Vatican City is in Europe.