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Record #00435Human Society archive

World's Least Populous Sovereign State

Vatican City State is the world's least populous sovereign state, with 882 residents reported by its government as of 31 December 2024.

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Vatican City State was established in 1929 under the Lateran Treaty and lies within Rome, Italy.

Its citizenship and residence systems are distinctive; some citizens live abroad for diplomatic and other duties, so citizenship totals must not be conflated with residents.

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Reference date
31 December 2024
Resident population
882
Coverage
Citizens and non-citizen residents
State established
1929

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  1. 2024-12-31882 peopleVatican City StateVatican City StateCurrent Record

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