How many people live in Vatican City?
Cities medium Data from 2023
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The answer
800 people
Vatican City has around 800 residents in 0.49 km², the smallest sovereign state in the world by both measures. It has no hospitals and no births — everyone is a citizen by appointment, not by birth.
Where this number comes from
| Source | Holy See Press Office |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2023 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | people |
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