Current population figures for all countries in the world

	Earth	at least 8.06 billion	2024	Solar System	UN estimates World Population Prospects 2024
Note: All passengers on Spaceship Earth. According to the United Nations, the global population reached 8 billion people on 15 November 2022. This momentous milestone was significant as it highlighted an ongoing population growth, which has various implications for global resources, environmental sustainability, socio-economic dynamics and global development.

Most Populated Countries
1	India	1.44 billion	2024	Southern Asia	UN estimate Census of India Unique Identification Authority of India
Note: The country, also known as Bharat (भारत), is since 2023 the most populous country in Asia and the world. Its population consists of hundreds of ethnic groups; India's Constitution recognizes 22 different languages as official. In the Hindu society, the ancient caste system is still at work. The most populous Indian state is Uttar Pradesh, with 200 million inhabitants. Capital city is New Delhi. The two main religions are Hinduism (≈80%) and Islam (≈14%).
2	China	1.42 billion	2024	Eastern Asia	National Bureau of Statistics of China National Data
Note: The 'Middle Kingdom' (中国 (Zhōngguó)) in East Asia is the world's second-most populous country. About 90% of China's population is Han Chinese. There are 56 recognized ethnic groups in China; the largest minority groups include the Zhuang, with about 16 million people, the Hui, with about 10 million people and the Manchu, with about 10 million people. Other significant ethnic groups include the Uyghurs, with about 12 million people, and the Tibetans, with about 3 million people. Capital city is Beijing. The PRC is officially an atheist state. Despite this, religious practice and belief persist among the population, mainly Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Islam and Folk Religions (deities, and ancestor worship).
--	European Union	449,000,000	2024	Europe	eurostat
Note: In comparison, the association of 27 European countries has a combined population of more than 449 million people (as of 2024). If the EU were a nation-state, it would be ranked as the third most populous country in the world. Additionally, the EU is less than half the size of the United States in terms of land area.
3	United States	336,997,000	2024	North America	U.S. Population Clock US Census Bureau
Note: The US, which occupies most of North America's central part, is the most populous country in all of the Americas. It is also the country with the largest Christian population in the world; 65% of Americans today identify themselves as Christians. California is the most populous state in the US, with 39.1 million people. The capital city is Washington D.C., the most populous city in the US is New York City, NY, with 8.3 million inhabitants.
4	Indonesia	281,604,000	2024	Southeast Asia	Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) - Statistics Indonesia
Note: Indonesia is the most populous island nation, the most populous Islamic country and the most populous sovereign state in Maritime Southeast Asia. The capital city is Jakarta, the main spoken language is Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia). The language serves as the lingua franca in the archipelago.
5	Pakistan	245,000,000	2024	South Asia	UN estimate Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
Note: The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is the world's fifth-most populous country, the third-most populous nation in Asia, and the second-most populous Islamic country. Six major ethnic groups live in Pakistan. The largest ethnic group includes the Punjabis (48%), followed by Pashtuns (15 %), Sindhis (14 %) and Saraikis (8 %). The capital city is Islamabad. Pakistan's national language is Urdu, Punjabi is the most commonly spoken native language. About 96% of Pakistan's population is Muslim. The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is the world's fifth-most populous country, the third-most populous nation in Asia, and the second-most populous Islamic country. Six major ethnic groups live in the country. The largest ethnic group is the Punjabis (approximately 48%), followed by Pashtuns (about 15%), Sindhis (14%), and Saraikis (10%). The capital city is Islamabad. Pakistan's national language is Urdu, while Punjabi is the most commonly spoken native language. About 96% of Pakistan's population is Muslim."
--	Uttar Pradesh	240,000,000	2024	Southern Asia	Unique Identification Authority of India
Note: In comparison, Uttar Pradesh in the north of the country is the most populous state in India. If Uttar Pradesh were a country, it would rank fifth among the most populous countries in the world.
6	Nigeria	236,747,000	2024	West Africa	The World Factbook estimate National Bureau of Statistics
Note: Nigeria is a country in Western Africa bordering the Gulf of Guinea. It is the most populous nation in Africa and has a consistently high population growth rate. Its main ethnic groups are Hausa 30%, Yoruba 15%, Igbo (Ibo) 15%, and Fulani 6%. More than half of the Nigerian population are Muslims (53%), predominantly Sunnis. 45% of the population belong to various Christian denominations.
7	Brazil	212,000,000	2024	South America	UN esstimates IBGE
Note: Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America and the second-most populous country in the Western Hemisphere, after the USA. It is also the country with the second-highest Christian population in the world, with 65% Roman Catholics and 22% Protestants. The capital city is Brasília, the spoken language is Brazilian Portuguese, plus around 274 indigenous languages.
8	Bangladesh	168,697,000	2024	South Asia	Bangladesh Population projection 2011-2061 Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
Note: Bangladesh is situated in the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta, between India and Myanmar. The country covers an area just over half the size of the United Kingdom, making Bangladesh the most densely populated large country in the world. The capital city is Dhaka and the official language is Bengali, also known as Bangla. Islam is the state religion.
9	Russia	146,151,000	2024	Europe and Northern Asia	Rosstat - Federal State Statistics Service
Note: The population figure includes the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula. The largest nation in the world by area is a transcontinental country situated in northern Asia and Eastern Europe. More than 80% of the country's population is ethnic Russian. About two-thirds of Russia's inhabitants live in the European part of the country. The capital city is Moscow, the official language is Russian. Religious practitioners in Russia include 15-20% Russian Orthodox and about 10-15% Muslim. Russia has a large population of non-practicing believers and non-believers, a legacy of over seven decades of official atheism under Soviet rule.
10	Mexico	130,800,000	2024	North America	National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) CIA The World Factbook
Note: The third largest country in North America is the second most populous nation on the North American continent and the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world. It may come as a surprise, but Mexico also has the third-highest Christian population in the world (92.4%). The capital city is Mexico City, and the spoken languages are Spanish and various indigenous languages.
11	Ethiopia	129,000,000	2024	East Africa	UN estimate Central Statistical Agency
Note: Ethiopia is the most populous landlocked country in the world. Like many African nations, Ethiopia is a multi-ethnic state with more than 80 different ethnic groups and as many individual languages. The capital city is Addis Ababa, and the main spoken language is Amharic. Amharic is the official working language and the lingua franca for most Ethiopians. The main religion is Ethiopian Orthodox ( 44%) About one-third of the country's population is Muslim, and about 18% is Protestant.
--	Guangdong	127,000,000	2023	East Asia	National Bureau of Statistics of China Shenzhen Government
Note: In comparison: Guangdong is a Province of China situated to the north of Hongkong. It is China's most populated province. If Guangdong were a nation-state, it would rank as the twelfth most populous country in the world.
12	Japan	124,143,000	2024	Eastern Asia	Monthly official estimate Statistics Bureau
Note: Japan is an island country that occupies a chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean; it is the second-most populous island nation after Indonesia. The national language is Japanese. The main religions in Japan are Shinto and Buddhism.
13	Philippines	114,164,000	2024	Southeast Asia	Philippines National Statistics Office
Note: The Philippines is an island nation and the second-most populous country in Maritime Southeast Asia. 85% of the country's population are Christians. Capital city is Manila, spoken languages are Filipino and English.
--	European Russia	109,100,000	2020	Europe
Note: Figure is for Russia's population in the European part of the country (west of the Urals). About 74% of Russia's total population (146.7 million) live in the European part of the country. European Russia includes five Russian Federal Districts: Central, Northwestern, Southern, North Caucasian, and the Volga Federal District.
14	Egypt	106,568,000	2024	Northern Africa; Middle East	Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics - CAPMAS
Note: The country in northeastern Africa borders the Mediterranean Sea in the north; it is the most populous country in North Africa and the Middle East. The primary language is Egyptian Arabic. Egypt's majority religion is Sunni Islam (estimated at 85-95 % of the population). Capital city is Cairo, spoken language is Egyptian Arabic.
15	Congo, DROC, DRC	109,276,000	2024	Central Africa	UN estimate
Note: The Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Kinshasa, formerly known as Zaire, is the largest country in sub-Saharan Africa. The DRC is home to over 200 ethnic groups. The official language is French; recognized national languages are Lingala, Kikongo, Swahili, and Tshiluba. The predominant majority of the population is Christian (95%).
16	Vietnam	105,759,000	2024	Southeast Asia	General Statistics Office of Vietnam
Note: Vietnam is a densely populated nation on the eastern portion of the Indochinese Peninsula, with a long coastline along the South China Sea. Capital city is Hanoi, spoken language is Vietnamese. Vietnam is a communist, atheist state, but many of its citizens are religious. The main religion is Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism are also practiced.
17	Iran	89,000,000	2024	Middle East	UN estimate Statistical Centre of Iran
Note: The country between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf was previously known as Persia. Iran is since 1979 an Islamic theocratic republic with a religious legal system based on secular and Islamic law. Capital city is Tehran; spoken languages are Farsi (Persian, official), Turkish, Kurdish, and Arabic. Shiite Islam is the state religion.
18	Turkey	85,372,000	2023	Southwestern Asia/Southern Europe	Turkish Statistical Institute
Note: Turkey (now rebranded as Türkiye) is a country that occupies the entire Anatolian peninsula in Western Asia. It is the third-largest among the countries with parts of its territory in Europe (after Russia and Kazakhstan). Turks are the largest ethnic group, and there is a minority of Kurds (19%) and Arabs in the population. The capital is Ankara; largest city is Istanbul. Official language is Turkish. The predominant religion in Turkey is Islam (97-99%).
19	Germany	83,440,000	Dec 2023	Western Europe	Official estimate Federal Statistical Office
Note: Germany (officially the Federal Republic of Germany) is a federal state in Central Europe. Since reunification, Germany has been the most populous country located entirely within Europe. The capital and largest city is Berlin; the official language is German. The predominant religion is Christianity with various denominations.
20	United Kingdom	69,000,000	2024	Northern Europe	Official estimates Office for National Statistics
Note: The United Kingdom is an island nation between the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, separated from mainland Europe by the English Channel. The kingdom consists of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (on the island of Ireland). As of 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom is no longer part of the European Union. The capital city is London. British society is primarily irreligious, main religion with less than 50% of the population is Christianity (Anglicans, Catholics and Presbyterians are the major denominations)
21	France	68,449,000	mid 2024	Western Europe, Caribbean, Indian Ocean	Official estimate National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies - INSEE
Note: France is the largest country in the European Union in terms of area. Capital city is Paris. The population figures include the French overseas territories (DOM) Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Reunion Island, and Mayotte. About 50% of the population of France are Christians; about 40% do not belong to any religion. Islam is the second largest religion (about 9%). The national language is French.
--	France metropolitan	66,143,000	2023	Western Europe
Note: The European part of France, including the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea.
--	France overseas regions (DOM)	2,816,000	2023	Caribbean, Indian Ocean
Note: Population summary for the French Overseas Departments (DOM) of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Reunion Island, and Mayotte.
22	Thailand	66,053,000	Dec 2023	Southeast Asia	National Statistical Office Population estimates
Note: The kingdom is located in Southeast Asia in the center of the Indochinese peninsula, bordering the Gulf of Thailand. The capital and by far the largest city is Bangkok; spoken language is Thai. The country has the highest proportion of a Buddhist population worldwide; Buddhists form the largest religious group in Thailand (over 90%).
23	South Africa	60,500,000	2024	Southern Africa	Official estimate (2022) Statistics South Africa
Note: The population of the country at the southern end of Africa consists of 80% Black Africans, Whites (7.8%), Coloured (mixed-race, 8%), and Asians (2.6%). With a Gini Index value of 63.0, South Africa is the country with the highest income inequality rate in the world. More than 55% of the population lives in poverty. The most important religions in South Africa are various branches of Christianity (80%).
24	Tanzania	67,462,000	2024	East Africa	National Bureau of Statistics
Note: Tanzania is a country in East Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean in the east. The figure includes the population of the semi-autonomous Zanzibar Archipelago, which consists of the islands of Mafia, Pemba, and Zanzibar. Main religions are Christianity (63%) and Muslim (34%).
25	Italy	58,990,000	2024	Southern Europe	Istat (Istat - Istituto nazionale di statistica)
Note: The country comprises the Italian peninsula and the islands of Sicily, Sardinia and several small islands. Capital city is Rome, spoken language is Italian. Italy is the country with the highest percentage of Christians in Europe (over 80%), 69% of the population are Catholics; some Islam (5%).
26	Kenya	52,428,000	2024	East Africa	Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
Note: Like many other African countries, Kenya has a diverse population with an estimated more than 40 different ethnic groups. The country in East Africa is largely populated by Bantu-speaking peoples. Kenya became an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations in 1963. Official languages are English and Swahili. The main religions are Christianity (83%) and Muslim (11%).
27	Myanmar (Burma)	55,000,000	est. 2024	Southeast Asia	Department of Population Central Statistical Organization
Note: Myanmar, also known as Burma, is situated in Southeast Asia with a coastline on the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. The Burmese-speaking Bamar are the dominant ethnic group (68 %). It is the country with the third-highest percentage of a Buddhist population (88%). Tensions between the country's Buddhist population and the Muslim Rohingya minority led to the expulsion of half of the Rohingya from Myanmar. The ongoing conflict in Myanmar primarily involves clashes between the military junta, which seized power in a 2021 coup, and various ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy resistance forces. The situation has escalated into widespread violence and a humanitarian crisis, with significant civilian casualties and displacement across the country.
28	South Korea	51,750,000	2024	Eastern Asia	Official Population Projection Statistics Korea
Note: The southern portion of Korea on the peninsula with the same name. The Korean peninsula is divided into communist North Korea and capitalist South Korea. The official language of South Korea is Korean. The constitution guarantees freedom of religion. More than half of the population does not belong to any religion. The rest is Protestant (19.7%), Buddhist (15.5%), and Catholic (7.9%). Korean Confucianism remains a fundamental part of Korean society.
29	Colombia	52,216,000	2023	South America	DANE
Note: Colombia is a country in the extreme northwest of South America, bordering the Caribbean to the north and the Pacific to the west. Colombia is connected with Central America by the Isthmus of Panama. It is the third-most populous state in Latin America after Brazil and Mexico. Main religions are Roman Catholic (63%), Protestant (17%).
30	Sudan	50,449,000	2024	North Africa	UN estimate
Note: Sudan is a country in northeastern Africa south of Egypt; it borders the Red Sea to the northeast. Sudan's major ethnic groups are Sudanese Arabs, Nubians, Zaghawa, and Beja. There is an ongoing civil war in Sudan between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). There are fears that the conflict could lead to more ethnic killings in the volatile Darfur region. Sunni Islam is the main religion in Sudan with around 90% of the population, 5.4% are Christians and 2.8% practise traditional African religions.
31	Spain	48,798,000	2024	Southern Europe	Official estimate INE
Note: The kingdom in the southwest of Europe shares the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal. The country is less densely populated than the rest of Europe. Many of the urban areas are near the coast. Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion in the country. The primary language is Spanish (Castilian; 74%), Catalan (or Valencian) is spoken by 17%, Galician by 7%, and Basque by 2% of the population.
32	Argentina	47,068,000	2024	South America	INDEC
Note: Argentina is a country located in the southern half of South America; it is the fourth most populous nation in Latin America. Most Argentines are descendants of immigrants who came to Argentina in the 19th- and 20th-century. Argentinian society, culture and politics are deeply rooted in Roman Catholicism. Around 90% of the country's population are Catholics, but only around 20% practise their faith.
33	Algeria	46,900,000	2024	North Africa	Office National des Statistiques Demographie Algerienne (PDF) UN estimate
Note: Algeria is Africa's largest country; it is situated in the Maghreb region of Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the north. The vast area is sparsely populated since the inhospitable Sahara covers large parts of the country. Most people, about 90%, live in the temperate, fertile region of the Mediterranean coast. Algeria's population consists of 99% Arab-Berbers. State religion is Islam.
34	Uganda	45,900,000	census 2024	East Africa	Uganda Bureau of Statistics
Note: The country in East-Central Africa is the world's second-most populous landlocked country after Ethiopia. There are four major ethnic groups in Uganda: Bantu speakers in the south, Nilotic people in the north, Central Sudanic people in the northwest, and Nilo-Hamites in the northeast; the Kuliak people live in small relict communities in the northeast. The main religions in Uganda are Christianity and Islam.
35	Iraq	44,415,000	2024	Middle East	UN estimate Central Organization for Statistics
Note: An almost landlocked country in the Middle East, it has only a short coastline on the northern Persian Gulf. Arabs are the dominant ethnic group (61%), and there is a significant minority of Iraqi Kurds (12%). According to the Iraqi constitution, Islam is the state religion. More than 95% of the country's population are Muslims.
36	Ukraine	38,000,000	2024	Eastern Europe	State Statistic Service of Ukraine
Note: Ukraine is the largest country located entirely in Europe. It is afflicted with a shrinking population, which has been in decline since the 1990s due to a high emigration rate, high death rates, and low birth rates. The population figures apply to Ukraine, excluding Crimea, which is occupied by Russia. The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to a significant humanitarian crisis, resulting in millions of people being displaced both internally and as refugees in neighboring countries. Spoken languages are Ukrainian (official) and Russian. Main religion is Orthodox Christianity (65%).
37	Afghanistan	42,648,000	2024	South-Central Asia	UN estimate Central Statistics Organization
Note: Afghanistan is a landlocked Islamic republic with an important strategic location in South-Central Asia. Most of the country's inhabitants live in rural areas (70%). The Pashtuns (ethnic Afghans) are the largest ethnic group with more than 40%, the second largest group being Tajiks with nearaly 30%. All Afghans are Muslim (99.7%; Sunni 84.7 - 89.7%, Shia 10 - 15%).
38	Canada	41,012,000	2024	North America	Official estimation Statistics Canada
Note: The largest nation by area in the Western Hemisphere is quite sparsely populated. Canada's urban centers are mainly in the southern part of the country. Spoken languages are English and French. Main religions are about 63% Christians, 26% no religion or identified as secular, 3.7 percent was Muslim
--	California	39,000,000	2023	North America	American FactFinder
Note: In comparison: California is the most populous state in the US. If California were a nation state, it'd be ranked number 39 of the world's most populated countries.
--	Asian Russia	37,600,000	2023	Northern Asia
Note: The figure is for the population of the Asian part of Russia, which includes the administrative districts of Ural Federal District, Siberian Federal District, and Far Eastern Federal District.
39	Poland	37,490,000	2024	Eastern Europe	Central Statistical Office
Note: Poland is a country in Eastern Europe with a coastline on the Baltic Sea. It was formerly, until 1 July 1991, one of the Warsaw Pact countries. Poland's population is in decline. The country's right-wing government took drastic steps to prevent further population decline by banning almost all abortions. The official language is Polish. The predominant religion is Roman Catholicism, 58% of the population are practicing Catholics.
40	Morocco	37,370,000	2024	North Africa	Haut-Commissariat au Plan du Maroc
Note: Morocco is a kingdom in northwestern Africa with coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Morocco's population includes mixed Arab-Berbers, as well as Riffians, Chleuh, and Central Moroccan Imazighen (Berbers). The official languages are Arabic and Berber (Amazigh); French is the dominant foreign language. Moroccans are predominantly Sunni Muslims.
41	Uzbekistan	37,134,000	2024	Central Asia	Stat.uz (official statistics)
Note: Uzbekistan is an independent landlocked republic in Central Asia. The former Soviet Republic is the most populous country in Central Asia. Official language is Uzbek, Russian is semi-official. The majority of the population is Muslim (88%; mostly Sunni), some Eastern Orthodox (9%).
42	Angola	35,122,000	2024	Central Africa	Instituto Nacional de Estatistica
Note: Angola is a tropical country on the western coast of Africa, south of the equator and north of Namibia. The country is inhabited mainly by Bantu people; Ovimbundu are the largest ethnic group (40%), followed by Ambundu (23%) and Kongo people (13%). The official language is Portuguese (spoken by about 80%); national languages are Kimbundu, Umbundu, Kikongo and Chokwe. The main religion is Christianity (93%).
43	Yemen	35,000,000	2024	Middle East, Arabian Peninsula	Various estimates
Note: Yemen is a country in the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula, historically known as South Arabia. The country's population consists predominantly of Arabs. Arabic is the official language. Main religion is Islam (99%)
44	Peru	34,218,000	2024	South America	UN estimate PERÚ Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática - INEI
Note: The South American country on the Pacific coast was once the center of the Inca empire, the largest imperial state in pre-Columbian America. Peru is a multi-ethnic nation of mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white people, 60%), Amerindians (Indigenous peoples) 26%, white 6%, and people of African descent 3.6%. Official language is Spanish; Quechua and Aymara are co-official languages. The main religion is Christianity (94%), of which 76% are Catholic.
45	Ghana	34,600,000	2024	West Africa	Ghana Statistical Service
Note: Ghana is an African nation situated between Côte d'Ivoire and Togo; it borders the Gulf of Guinea in the south. The country's population is divided into some 75 ethnic groups; Akan people are the largest group constituting almost half of the population. Despite progress in reducing poverty and hunger among the population, major inequalities persist between the north and south of the country and between rural and urban areas. Poverty and other development disparities continue to drive Ghanaians from the north to the south, especially to urban centers such as Kumasi and Accra. English is the official language. Ghana's religions are Christianity (71%), Islam (20%) and traditional faiths (3%).
46	Malaysia	34,100,000	2024	Southeast Asia	Population projection 2024 Department of Statistics Malaysia
Note: A multi-ethnic country with two regions, East Malaysia and Peninsular Malaysia. 80% (26 million) of Malaysia's total population of 32.6 million people live on the peninsula.
47	Venezuela	34.091.000	2024	South America	Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)
Note: Venezuela is a country on the northern coast of South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea. According to UN estimates, three million Venezuelans have fled their country since 2015. ^[3] About half of the population is multiracial (referred to as Morenos), while 46% are of European descent, primarily of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese origin. Official language is Spanish, there are more than 25 recognized regional languages. The main religion is Christianity (80%), Roman Catholic 48%, Protestant 32%.
48	Mozambique	33,245,000	2024	East Africa	Instituto Nacional de Estatistica Mozambique (INE)
Note: Mozambique is a country on the east coast of southern Africa, bordering the Mozambique Channel. Portuguese is the most widely spoken language; recognized regional languages are Makhuwa, Sena, Tsonga, Lomwe and Changana. Main religions are 56% Christianity, 26% traditional faiths and 19% Islam.
49	Saudi Arabia	32,175,000	2022	Middle East	General Authority for Statistics
Note: Saudi Arabia occupies the better part of the Arabian Peninsula. It is the largest sovereign country in the Middle East in terms of area. The figure shows the total population of Saudi, including Non-Saudi citizens. More than 13.4 million people are foreign residents (41% (in 2022)). The official language is Arabic. Main religion is Islam, Saudi Arabia's citizens are 85-90% Sunni and 10-12% Shia muslims.
50	Madagascar	31,965,000	2024	East Africa	Instat Madagascar (UN estimate)
Note: Madagascar is a country that occupies the fourth largest island in the world. The island is located in the Indian Ocean, about 420 km (260 mi) off the eastern coast of Africa. After Indonesia, the Republic of Madagascar is the world's second-largest island nation. Official languages are Malagasy and French. Christianity is the predominant religion; more than 80% of Madagascar's population are Christians.
51	Côte d'Ivoire	31,934,000	2024	West Africa	UN estimate Institut National de la Statistique
Note: Côte d'Ivoire, also known as Ivory Coast, is a West African country on the Gulf of Guinea. Akan people are the dominant ethnic group (42%). The official language is French, 60 native dialects including languages of five principal language groups, the Diula (Dioula), Baule (Baoulé), Dan, Anyin and Senari. Main religions are Christianity (34%) and (Sunni) Islam (43%).
52	Nepal	31,122,000	2024	South-Central Asia	Central Bureau of Statistics
Note: Nepal is a landlocked country in the Himalayas south of Tibet and north of the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It borders the Indian states of Uttarakhand in the northwest and Sikkim in the east. Official language is Nepali; various Indo-Aryan and Sino-Tibetan languages are in use. Main religion is Hinduism (81%), Buddhist 8%, Muslim 5%.
53	Cameroon	29,124,000	2024	Central Africa	UN estimate National Institute of Statistics
Note: Cameroon is a country on the western coast of Central Africa on the *Bight of Biafra*, between Nigeria and Gabon. Cameroon Highlanders are the largest ethnic group (31%), followed by Equatorial Bantu (19%). Cameroonian Pidgin English and French are lingua franca understood by the majority of the population. Main religions in Cameroon are Christianity (65%) and Islam (20%)
54	North Korea	26,499,000	2024	Eastern Asia	Worldbank estimate UN estimate
Note: North Korea covers the northern portion of the Korean Peninsula; it borders China and Russia to the north and South Korea to the south. The highly secretive and authoritarian state is ruled by the Kim family in its third generation. The government tightly controls all aspects of life, including media, economy, and citizens' movements. Spoken language is Korean. North Koreans follow a quasi-religious personality cult centered around the ruling Kim family.
55	Australia	27,100,000	2024	Australia/Oceania	Australian Bureau of Statistics
Note: Australia is a continent that is home to the country of Australia. It is the third least densely populated country in the world, only outperformed by Namibia, Mongolia, and Greenland. The majority of the Australian population lives in large cities on the coast. Spoken language is Australian English, less than twenty Indigenous Australian languages are still in use. The main religion is Christianity (about 44% of the population).
56	Niger	26,032,000	2024	West Africa	Institut National de la Statistique; INS Niger
Note: Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa, on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert. Niger is the country with the highest fertility rate in the world (on average, seven children per woman). Official language is French; there are several national languages in use, mainly Hausa and Zarma-Songhai. Islam is the predominant religion; 99% of the population are Muslims.
57	Mali	24,480,000	2024	West Africa	Institut National de la Statistique
Note: The landlocked country lies in the Sahara and the Sahel region of West Africa, south of Algeria. The Sahara desert dominates the northeastern portion of Mali's territory. The country has a very high fertility rate (6 children per woman). Mali has 13 national languages; French is the de facto lingua franca. Islam is the predominant religion.
58	Syria	24,000,000	2024	Middle East	UN estimate
Note: The Syrian Arab Republic is a country in the Middle East bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The civil war, which tears the country apart, leads to a decline in the population. Millions of people have fled from Syria to neighboring countries and Europe. Syria's ethnic groups are Arabs (74%) and Kurds (9%). Official language is Arabic. Main religion is Islam (87%).
59	Taiwan	23,413,000	2024	Eastern Asia	National Statistics Taiwan
Note: Taiwan is an island country off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The semi-presidential republic is situated between the East China Sea and the South China Sea. It is a country with a high urban population (78%). 95% of the population are Han Taiwanese. Buddhism (35%) and Taoism (33%) are the main religions. Taiwan is the largest independent nation that is not a member of the United Nations (UN). China denies Taiwan's independence. China views Taiwan as a breakaway province and an integral part of its territory, despite the fact that Taiwan operates as a separate political entity with its own government, military, and constitution.
60	Burkina Faso	23,400,000	2024	West Africa	Institut National de la Statistique
Note: Burkina Faso, a former French colony, is a landlocked country in Western Africa in the Sahel, south of Mali. The population is concentrated mainly in the south. The Mossi people are the largest ethnic group (more than 50%). The official language is French, but most people speak one of the many native African languages.
61	Sri Lanka	23,104,000	2024	South-Central Asia	UN estimate Department of Census and Statistics
Note: Sri Lanka is a tropical island nation southeast of the Indian subcontinent, inhabited mainly by Sinhalese people (75%). The second largest ethnic group on the island is the Sri Lankan Tamils (11 %). Official languages are Sinhala and Tamil. Main religions are Buddhism (70%; official) and Hinduism (12.6%).
62	Malawi	21,655,000	2024	East Africa; Southern Central Africa	UN estimate National Statistical Office
Note: Malawi is a country on the western shore of Lake Malawi (Lake Nyasa) in Africa's Great Rift Valley. Malawi's population consists mainly of Bantu peoples. The major ethnic groups are Chewa 34%, Lomwe 19%, Yao 13%, Ngoni 10%, and Tumbuka 9%. The main languages are English (official) and Chichewa. Malawi is a majority Christian country (82%), with a Muslim minority (14%).
63	Zambia	21,315,000	2024	East Africa	UN estimate Central Statistical Office
Note: Zambia is a landlocked tropical country in central southern Africa, east of Angola. The country's population with more than 70 ethnic groups is concentrated in urban areas along the main transport corridors, especially along railway lines. The official language is English. Main religion is Christianity (official).
64	Kazakhstan	20,160,000	2024	South-Central Asia	Kazakhstan Statistics Agency
Note: One of the Central Asian countries and a former Soviet Republic. Kazakhs are the largest ethnic group (68%), followed by Russians (19%). Spoken languages are Kazakh and Russian. 70% of the population are Muslims, 26% Christians.
65	Chile	20,086,000	2024	South America	Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas
Note: Chile is a country that occupies a 4,500 km (2,800 mi) long coastal strip between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean; its territory runs down the western and southern edge of South America. Chile is a country with a multi-ethnic society. The vast majority of the population speaks Chilean Spanish. Catholicism is the main religion.
66	Somalia	19,000,000	2024	East Africa	UN estimate National Bureau of Statistics
Note: Somalia is a country in the Horn of Africa. About 85% of the population are Somalis. Official languages are Somali and Arabic. Almost all Somalis are Sunni Muslims. Somaliland is a self-declared independent region in northwestern Somalia that functions with its own government and institutions, but it is not internationally recognized.
67	Romania	19,000,000	2023	Eastern Europe	Institutul Naţional de Statistică
Note: Romania is a country in southeastern Europe with a coastline on the Black Sea in the southeast. Its population consists mainly of Romanians (89%). The largest ethnic minorities are Hungarians (6%) and Romani people (3%). Official languages is Romanian. Main religion is Romanian Orthodox (73%).
68	Chad	18,676,000	2024	Central Africa	Inseed Tchad
Note: Chad is a landlocked country in northern Central Africa. It stretches from north to south across three different geographical zones, with the Sahara in the north, the Sahel in the center, and the Sudanese savanna in the south. Chad is a multi-ethnic country with more than 200 distinct tribes. Official languages are Arabic and French. About 55% of the population are Muslims, and 40% are Christians.
69	Ecuador	18,135,000	2024	South America	UN estimates Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Note: Ecuador is a country in northwestern South America, south of Colombia, with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean. The country is ethnically diverse. About 70% of the population are mestizos, descendants of Spanish colonists and Amerindians. The official language is Spanish; recognized regional languages are Kichwa (Quechua), Shuar and others. The main religion is Christianity (87%), 69.0% of the population are Catholics.
70	Senegal	18,126,400	2023	West Africa	Agence Nationale de la Statistique
Note: Senegal is a tropical country on the west coast of Africa, occupying the westernmost point of the continent. Senegal surrounds Gambia on three sides. Senegal's largest ethnic groups are Wolof 37%, Pular 26%, and Serer 17%. The official language is French; Wolof is the lingua franca. 96% of the population are Muslims.
71	Netherlands	17,943,000	2024	Western Europe	Statistics Netherlands
Note: The Netherlands lies in northwestern Europe and borders the North Sea. Except for some European micro-states, it is the country with the highest population density in Europe. The official language is Dutch. The main religion is Christianity (30%), 58% of the population profess no religion.
72	Guatemala	17,843,000	2024	Central America	Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Note: Guatemala is a tropical country in Central America bordered by Mexico in the west and the north. It has coastlines on the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea) and the Pacific Ocean. About 40% of the country's population are descendants of Maya peoples, just as many Guatemalans are of European or indigenous-European descent (Ladinos). Official language is Spanish; recognized national language is Mayan. Main religion is Christianity (88%).
73	Cambodia	17,336,000	2024	Southeast Asia	National Institute of Statistics
Note: Cambodia is located in the southern part of the Indochina peninsula between Thailand and South Vietnam; it borders the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest. The official language is Khmer. Theravada Buddhism is the official religion and is practiced by more than 95% of the population.
74	Zimbabwe	16,634,000	2024	Eastern Africa	UN estimates Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zim Stat)
Note: Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern East Africa. The majority of the country's population are various tribes of Shona peoples (70%), followed by Ndebele. Spoken languages are English, Shona, and Ndebele. The main religion is Christianity (84%), with Protestants making up the largest proportion of the population at around 70%.
75	Guinea	14,755,000	2024	West Africa	UN estimates Institut National de la Statistique Guinée
Note: Guinea is a state in West Africa that borders the Atlantic Ocean in the west. Despite the mineral resources available, the majority of Guinea's citizens live in poverty. 62% of its inhabitants live in rural areas, 38% in cities. The country is home to more than 40 ethnic groups, the three largest being Fulbe (40%), Malinke (26%) and Susu (11%). The country is in the Top 10 nations with the highest fertility rate. The official language is French. The predominant religion in Guinea is Sunni Islam; 85% of the population are Muslims.
76	Benin	14,463,000	2024	West Africa	UN estimates INStaD
Note: Benin is situated in Western Africa between Nigeria and Togo, bordering the Bight of Benin to the south. More than 40 ethnic groups live in the country. Fon people are the dominant ethnic group (38%). Spoken languages are French (official), Fon, Yoruba, Bariba, and Fulani. Christianity and Sunni Islam are the two main religions.
77	Rwanda	13,800,000	2024	Central Africa	National Institute of Statistics
Note: Rwanda is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa bordering Lake Kivu in the west. Small Rwanda has a high population density. The main ethnic groups are Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa (Pygmy). Official languages are Kinyarwanda, Swahili, French, and English. The majority of the Rwandans are Christians.
78	Burundi	13,097,000	2023	East Africa	Institut National de la Statistique du Burundi
Note: Burundi is a landlocked country in east-central Africa at the northeastern end of Lake Tanganyika, south of Rwanda. The country's society is rural; more than 85% of the population lives in pastoral areas. With a share of 85%, Hutus are the largest ethnic group. Official languages are Kirundi and French.
79	Bolivia	12,413,000	2024	South America	UN estimates Instituto Nacional de Estadístic
Note: Bolivia is a landlocked country in central South America. The majority of Bolivia's population are mestizos (68%), followed by indigenous peoples (20%), consisting of 36 recognized ethnic groups. The common language is Spanish. 78% of the population is Roman Catholic, 19% are Protestants.
80	Haiti	12,395,000	2024	Hispaniola, Caribbean	Institut Haitien de statistique
Note: Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. The country became the first black-run republic in the world, but since then, it has repeatedly experienced political and social unrest. Densely populated Haiti is currently the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Spoken languages are French and French-based Haitian Creole. More than 80% are of the population are Christians, and roughly half of the population practices voodoo.
81	South Sudan	11,943,000	2024	East-Central Africa	UN estimate Information About South Sudan
Note: South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan in 2011. The country's predominantly rural population consists of around 60 indigenous ethnic groups. Official language is English; spoken languages are Dinka, Bari, Juba and Arabic. Main religions are Christianity (60%) and traditional faiths (33%)
82	Tunisia	11,887,000	2024	North Africa	National Institute of Statistics
Note: Tunisia is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Sahara Desert to the south. The Tunisian Cape Angela marks the northernmost point on the African continent. The country is inhabited by people of Arab and Berber descent. The official language is Arabic; other spoken languages are French and Tamazight (Berber). 99% of the Tunisians are Sunni Muslims.
83	Belgium	11,764.000	2024	Western Europe	Statistics Belgium - STATBEL
Note: Belgium is a kingdom in Western Europe, bordering the North Sea in the northwest. The country is inhabited by Belgians (75%). There are three official languages in the kingdom, Dutch (59%), French (40%), and German (under 1%). About half of the population is Roman Catholic.
84	Jordan	11,516,000	2023	Middle East	Department of Statistics
Note: Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is an almost landlocked country along the east bank of the Jordan River, east of Israel. The country has a narrow access (27 km wide) to the Gulf of Aqaba (Red Sea) in the south. Population figure includes refugees of the Syrian Civil War. Official language is Arabic. Main religion is Sunni Islam (official (95%))
85	Dominican Republic	11,428,000	2024	Caribbean	UN estimate Oficina Nacional de Estadística
Note: The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. The other third belongs to Haiti. Approximately 70% of the population belongs to a mixed ethnic group (mixed African and European (Spanish)); black (16%) and white (14%). Spoken language is Spanish. About 80% of the population are Christians (Evangelical 50%, Roman Catholic 30%).
86	Cuba	10,980,000	2024	Caribbean, Greater Antilles	UN estimate Oficina Nacional de Estadísticas
Note: Cuba is the largest and most populous country in the Caribbean. 64% of its population are white, 27% are mulatto or mixed, and 9% are black. The official language is Spanish. Although Cuba has a communist political system, almost 60% of the population are Christians. Christianity is often practiced in conjunction with Santería, an Afro-Caribbean religion.
87	Czech Republic	10,860,000	2024	Eastern Europe	Czech Statistical Office
Note: The Czech Republic, or Czechia for short, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It includes the historical countries of Bohemia and Moravia as well as parts of Silesia. The Czech Republic was part of Czechoslovakia until 1992; today the former Eastern bloc country is divided between the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Official language is Czech. Czechia is characterized as being one of the most secular countries in the world. Around 57% of the population do not profess any religion, about 12% are Christians.
88	Honduras	10,826,000	2024	Central America	Instituto Nacional de Estadistica Honduras
Note: Honduras is a country in Central America between Guatemala and Nicaragua, bordering the Caribbean Sea to the north. The country also has access to the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Fonseca in the south. 90% of its population are mixed Amerindian and European, 7% are Amerindian. The official language is Spanish. More than 80% of the population described themselves as Christians.
89	United Arab Emirates	10,680,000	2023	Arabian Peninsula	National Bureau of Statistics United Arab Emirates
Note: The UAE is, after the Vatican, number three among the countries with a majority of foreign-born citizens. About 88% of UAE's population are expatriates from various countries, particularly from South Asia, the Middle East, and Western nations. Due to the large influx of male migrant workers, the United Arab Emirates's male population exceeds females more than two-fold. The official language is Arabic, with Emirati Arabic as the local dialect and English serving as the lingua franca.
90	Portugal	10,640,000	2023	Southern Europe	Instituto Nacional de Estatística Portugal
Note: Portugal is located in the west of the Iberian Peninsula; it is the westernmost country in Europe. The population figures also include those of the Azores and the island of Madeira in the North Atlantic, the two autonomous regions of Portugal. The official language is Portuguese. More than 80% of the Portuguese population are Roman Catholics.
91	Papua New Guinea	10,577,000	2024	Melanesia/Oceania	UN estimate National Statistical Office Papua New Guinea
Note: Papua New Guinea consists of the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and several offshore islands in the western Pacific north of eastern Australia. PNG is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world, with more languages spoken than in any other country; there are more than 800 tribal languages. Tok Pisin and English serve as lingua franca. The main religion is Christianity (combined with traditional indigenous practices).
92	Sweden	10,550,000	2024	Northern Europe	Statistics Sweden
Note: Sweden is one of the Nordic countries and occupies the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The official language is Swedish; national minority languages are Sámi, Finnish and Meänkieli, a Finnic language. Around 50% of the Swedish population belong to the Church of Sweden, the Evangelical Lutheran national church.
93	Greece	10,414,000	2023	Southern Europe	Hellenic Statistical Authority
Note: The mainland of Greece is situated on the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula; the rest of the country consists of several hundred islands scattered throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. 90% of the population are Greeks. The official language is Greek. The official religion is Greek Orthodox (81-90%).
94	Tajikistan	10,277,100	2024	South-Central Asia	Statistical Agency Tajikistan
Note: One of the Central Asian Republics. The mountainous landlocked country is surrounded by Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Most of the population are Tajiks, a Persian-speaking Iranian ethnic group. 98% of the population are Muslims (Sunni 95%, Shia 3%).
95	Azerbaijan	10,181,000	2024	Western Asia	State Statistical Committee of Azerbaijan
Note: Azerbaijan was one of the 15 republics of the former Soviet Union. The country is situated in the Caucasus on the western shore of the Caspian Sea. Spoken languages are Azerbaijani (official), Russian, and Armenian. About 97% of the population are Muslims, most of them Shia.
96	Israel	9,921,000	2024	Middle East	Central Bureau of Statistics Israel
Note: The State of Israel is a country in the Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the west. 74% of the total population are Jewish, about 21% Arabs. Major spoken languages are Hebrew, Arabic, English, Russian, and Amharic (Ethiopia). Approximately half of the Jewish population are non-religious; ^[4] 18% of the total population are Muslims, and 2% are Christians.
97	Hungary	9,877,000	2024	Eastern Europe	Official estimate Hungarian Central Statistical Office
Note: The EU member state is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe inhabited by Hungarians (98%). About one-quarter of the population lives in the metropolitan area of the capital city Budapest. The official language is Hungarian. More than half of the Hungarians are Christians (54%).
98	Togo	9,515,000 8,096,000	2024 2022	West Africa	UN estimate INSEED Togo Institut National de la Statistique et des Etudes Économiques et Démographiques
Note: Togo is a country in southern West Africa between Benin and Ghana with a short coastline on the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean). There are about 40 different ethnic groups, and as many distinct languages are spoken. Major ethnic groups are Ewe, Kabye, Temba, and Gurma. Nearly half of the population is Christian (44%), with Catholics being the largest denomination. About 36% practice traditional animism (traditional religion). Voodoo plays an important role in society.
99	Austria	9,180,000	2024	Western Europe	Official estimates Statistics Austria
Note: Austria is a landlocked country within the Alps in Western Europe, north of Italy. 91% of the population are ethnic Austrians. Other ethnic groups are ex-Yugoslavs (6%), Germans (3%), and Turks (2%). Spoken language is Standard Austrian German.
100	Belarus	9,156,000	2024	Eastern Europe	National Statistical Portal of Belarus
Note: Belarus is a landlocked country and former Soviet republic in Eastern Europe, east of Poland. Ethnic groups are 85% Belarusians and 7.5% Russians. The official language is Belarusian. Main religion is Eastern Orthodoxy (83%)
101	Switzerland	8,982,000	2024	Western Europe	Swiss Federal Statistical Office
Note: Switzerland is a landlocked country in the Alps. Around 26% of the total population are foreigners. Four official languages are spoken in the respective regions: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. Christianity is the main religion, with Catholics being the largest denomination, followed by Protestants.
102	Sierra Leone	8,642,000	2024	West Africa	UN estimate Statistics Sierra Leone
Note: Sierra Leone is a country located on the coast of southwestern West Africa between Guinea and Liberia. About 16 ethnic groups live in Sierra Leone, the most important being the Temne (35%), Mende (31%), Fula, Mandingo and Creoles (Krio). Spoken languages are English and Krio. The two main religions in the country are Islam, nearly 80% (mainly Sunni), 20% are Christians. The African Traditional Religion (ATR) is interwoven with the local dominant belief systems of Islam and Christianity.
--	Hong Kong (China)	7,532,000	2024	Eastern Asia	Census and Statistics Department Hong Kong
Note: Hong Kong is a city and a Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) on China's southeastern coast, bordering the South China Sea. 92% of the population are Han Chinese. Official languages are Cantonese (89%) and English (4%). Most people of Chinese descent in Hong Kong practice the traditional Chinese folk religion, including many of the over 1 million Buddhists and over 1 million Taoists. Hong Kong has a negative population growth rate.
103	Turkmenistan	7,495,000	2024	South-Central Asia	UN estimate Turkmenistan Statistical Office
Note: A country in Central Asia between the Caspian Sea in the west and the Amu Darya River in the east. The former Soviet republic is the least populated nation of the Central Asian republics. The country is populated by Turkmen (85%), Uzbeks (5%), and Russians (4%). Spoken languages are Turkmen, Russian, and Uzbek. The population of Turkmenistan is approximately 93% Muslim and 6% Eastern Orthodox (predominantly Russians).
104	Laos	7,443,000	2022	Southeast Asia	Lao Statistics Bureau
Note: The Lao PDR is internationally known as Laos, a country on the Indochinese Peninsula between Thailand and Vietnam. Lao's Government officially recognizes 49 ethnic groups. The official language is Lao; other spoken languages are Phu Thai, Tai, French and English. Main religions are with 66% Buddhism and Tai folk religion intermixed with Buddhism (30%).
105	Libya	7,381,000	2024	North Africa	UN estimate Bureau of Statistics and Census Libya
Note: Libya is a North African country bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the north; large parts are covered by the Sahara desert. Its relatively small population consists mainly of Arab-Berbers. 90% of the Libyan population lives on the coast. The official language is Arabic. Main religion is Islam (official).
106	Kyrgyzstan	7,162,000	2024	South-Central Asia	Official estimate Statistics Office Kyrgyzstan
Note: Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, southeast of Kazakhstan, and northwest of China. More than 70% of the population are ethnic Kyrgyz; the rest are Uzbeks (15%) and Russians (5%). The official language is Kyrgyz; Russian is extensively used in government, business, education, and media. The main religion is (Sunni) Islam (90%); 7% are Christians.
107	Nicaragua	6,916,000	2024	Central America	UN estimate INIDE Nicaragua Instituto Nacional de Información de Desarrollo Nicaragua
Note: Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America. Most of its population (70%) are mestizos, offsprings of Europeans and American Indians. About 18% are white people, mostly of Spanish descent, and 9% have African ancestors. The official language is Spanish. Main religion is Christianity (84%; 55% are Catholics, 27% Protestants)
108	Serbia	6,605,000	2024	Southern Europe	Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia
Note: Serbia is a landlocked country on the Balkan Peninsula. Formerly one of the six constituent republics of Yugoslavia. The official language is Serbian. The country's main religion is Serbian Orthodox (85%).
109	Bulgaria	6,444,000	2024	Eastern Europe	National Statistical Institute Bulgaria
Note: Bulgaria is a country in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, bordering the Black Sea in the east. Bulgarians are the dominant ethnic group (85%). The official language is Bulgarian, written in Cyrillic. The main religion is Eastern Orthodox Christianity (75%).
110	El Salvador	6,351,000	2024	Central America	Oficina Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Note: El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America; it lies between Guatemala and Honduras, it borders the Pacific Ocean to the south. Most of its population are mestizo (86%), there are some white (12%), and a few indigenous people. The official language is Spanish. Main religion is Christianity (84%; 45% Catholics and 37% Protestans).
111	Congo, ROC (Republic of the Congo)	6,333,000	2024	Central Africa	UN estimate
Note: The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, is a tropical country in Central Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean in the southwest. Various sub-groups of Bantu people inhabit the Congo. Spoken languages are French (official), Lingala, Kituba, and Kikongo. Main religion is Christianity (87%).
112	Paraguay	6,110,000	2022 census	South America	Statistical Office Paraguay (in Spanish)
Note: Paraguay is a landlocked country in central South America, between Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina. 95% of its population are mestizos (mixed Spanish and Amerindian). Spoken languages are Spanish and Guarani, both official. Main religion with 95.5% is Christianity; more than 87% of the population are Catholics.
113	Denmark	5,972,420	2024	Northern Europe	Statistics Denmark
Note: The southernmost of the Scandinavian countries is a constitutional monarchy situated on the Jutland peninsula and an archipelago of several hundred islands in the Baltic Sea. The largest islands are Zealand, with the capital Copenhagen, Funen, and the North Jutlandic Island.
114	Singapore	5,920,000	2023	Southeast Asia	Statistics Singapore
Note: A multiethnic island city-state to the south of the tip of the Malay Peninsula, with a predominantly Chinese (74%), Malay (13%), and Indian (9%) population. Official languages are English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. The religions practiced in Singapore are Buddhism (31%), Christianity (19%), Islam (15.6%) and Taoism (8.8%); around 20% do not profess any religion.
115	Lebanon	5,806,000	2024	Middle East	UN estimate Central Administration of Statistics
Note: Lebanon is a country in the Middle East between Syria and Israel with a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea. It is a nation of minorities with no single dominant group. The majority are Arabs (95%), but many Lebanese Christians do not refer to themselves as "Arabs" but as descendants of the ancient Canaanites. Spoken languages are Arabic (official) and French. Main religions are Islam (57%) and Christianity in various forms (36%). The country hosts approximately 1.5 million refugees, mainly from Syria and Palestine.
116	Finland	5,617,000	2024	Northern Europe	Statistics Finland
Note: Finland is a nordic country bordering the Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Bothnia, and the Gulf of Finland, it has land borders with Norway, Sweden, and Russia, and it shares maritime borders with Estonia. Finland is one of the least densely populated countries in Europe. Spoken languages are Finnish, Swedish, and Sámi. Main religion is Christianity (65%), mainly Lutheranism.
117	Liberia	5,613,000	2024	West Africa	UN estimate LISGIS
Note: Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in the southwestern corner of the hump of Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean in the southwest. The Kpelle and the Bassa people are the largest ethnic groups. Spoken languages are English and about 30 indigenous languages. 85% of the population are Christians, 12% are Muslims.
118	Norway	5,562,000	2024	Northern Europe	Statistics Norway
Note: Norway is a Scandinavian country and one of the most sparsely populated nations in Europe. Almost half of the population lives in the southern part of the country. Official languages are Norwegian and Sámi. More than two-thirds of the Norwegian population are Lutheran Christians.
119	Slovakia	5,507,000	2024	Eastern Europe	UN estimate Statistical Office of Slovakia
Note: Slovakia, official the Slovak Republic, is a mountainous landlocked country in Central Europe that borders Austria and the Czech Republic to the west, Hungary to the south, Poland to the north, and the Ukraine to the east. Slovakia was until 1992 part of Czechoslovakia. The official language is Slovak. Main religion is Christianity (69%); nearly 60% of the population are Catholics.
120	State of Palestine	5,495,000	2024	Middle East	UN estimate Central Bureau of Statistics
Note: The State of Palestine is a (partially) recognized sovereign state but has been occupied by Israel since 1967. Palestine is not recognized as a state by Israel, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, Spain, Greece, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Australia, Armenia, and New Zealand, among others. The territories claimed by the State of Palestine are the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem. More than 90% of the Palestinians are Muslim. Languages in use are Palestinian Arabic and Hebrew. As of August 2024, during the armed conflict of the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, thousands of Palestinians have been reported killed in Israeli attacks, which were part of the ongoing hostilities following Hamas attacks on Israeli territory.
121	New Zealand	5,339,100	2024	Australia/Oceania	Statistics New Zealand
Note: The island nation in the South Pacific consists of two main islands located about 2,000 km (1,275 miles) southeast of Australia. 73% of the population lives in urban areas. Approximately three-fourths of New Zealand's inhabitants are descendants of European immigrants, and 15% are Māori people, the original inhabitants of the islands. Spoken languages are English and Māori.
122	Central African Republic	5,331,000	2024	Central Africa	UN estimate Central African Institute of Statistics and Economic and Social Studies
Note: The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in the heart of Africa with over 80 ethnic groups. Spoken languages are French and Sangho, a national language that serves as lingua franca. Main religion with nearly 90% is Christianity, 8.9% are Muslims. The Central African Republic is among the countries that rank lowest in the Human Development Index
123	Ireland	5,282,000	2023	Northern Europe	Central Statistics Office of Ireland
Note: The Republic of Ireland is an independent state that occupies five-sixths of the island of Ireland, which is situated west of the island of Great Britain. The population of the Republic of Ireland is made up of 4,525,000 Irish citizens (85.7 %) and 757,000 Non-Irish citizens (14.3 %). English is the language generally used; Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) is the national language, spoken by about 40% of the population. The main religion is Roman Catholic (78%).
124	Oman	5,217,000	2024	Arabian Peninsula	National Center for Statistics and Information
Note: Oman is a country in the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula bordering the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. Oman's population consists of 61% Omanis and 38% expatriates. The official language is Arabic. The predominant religion is Islam (86%).
125	Costa Rica	5,165,000	2024	Central America	Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Note: Costa Rica is a sovereign state in Central America, located between Nicaragua and Panama, bordering the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The country is inhabited by descendants of European immigrants and by descendants of relations between Europeans and Native Americans. Spoken language is Spanish. More than 75% of Costa Rica's population are Christians.
126	Kuwait	4,913,000	2024	Middle East Arabian Peninsula	Kuwait Central Statistical Office
Note: Kuwait is a relatively small country in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf in the east. The Kuwaiti population consists of about two thirds foreigners and one third Kuwaitis. ^[KT] Official language is Arabic, English is lingua franca. More than 90% of the Kuwaitis are Muslim.
127	Panama	4,516,000	2024	Central America	UN estimate Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Note: Panama is a country on the Isthmus of Panama between Costa Rica and Colombia, bordering the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. About 65% of the population are mestizos (mix of European and native ancestry), 12% are Indigenous Americans. The principal language is Spanish.
128	Mauritania	4,476,000	2023	West Africa	Office National de la Statistique
Note: The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is a sparsely populated country in West Africa with a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. The Sahara desert covers much of its territory. The population consists of Haratins ("black Moors"; 40%), Beidanes ("white" Moors; 30%), and sub-Saharan Mauritanians. Spoken languages are Hassaniya Arabic, Wolof, and French.
129	Croatia	3,862,000	2023	Southern Europe Balkan Peninsula	Croatian Bureau of Statistics
Note: Croatia is a Mediterranean country in southeastern Europe with a coastline on the Adriatic Sea; it borders Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro; it shares a maritime border with Italy. Croatia was formerly one of the six constituent republics of Yugoslavia. The official language is Croatian. More than 80% of the population are Roman Catholics.
130	Georgia	3,695,000	2024	Western Asia	GeoStat National Statistics Office of Georgia
Note: Georgia is a Eurasian state on the border between Europe and Asia; it lies between Turkey and Russia and borders the Black Sea in the west. 87% of the population are Georgian, about 6% are Azerbaijanis, and more than 4% are Armenian. Official languages are Georgian and Abkhazian. The majority of the population (86%) are Orthodox Christians.
131	Mongolia	3,548,000	2024	Eastern Asia	National Statistical Office
Note: Mongolia is a vast landlocked country between Siberia to the north and China to the south. It is the least densely populated sovereign nation in the world (2 people per sq km). The spoken language is Mongolian. More than half of the population are Buddhists.
132	Eritrea	3,536,000	2024	East Africa	UN estimate
Note: Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa between the Red Sea and Ethiopia, east of Sudan. The main ethnic groups are Tigrinya (55%) and Tigre (30%). The working languages are Tigrinya, Arabic, English and Tigre. The main religions are Christianity (50%) and Islam (48%). (There is no reliable population data for Eritrea; figures vary from 3.6 million (UN) to 6.3 million (CIA).)
133	Uruguay	3,387,000	2024	South America	Instituto Nacional de Estadística
Note: Uruguay, officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, is a South American country south of Brazil, bordering the Río de la Plata and the South Atlantic Ocean. The population of Uruguay is predominantly of European origin. The official language is Spanish. Uruguay is widely recognized as the most secularized nation in South America, around 38.0% profess no religion, and around 60% are Christians.
134	Bosnia and Herzegovina	3,269,000	2024	Southern Europe Balkan Peninsula	Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Note: Bosnia-Herzegovina is a mountainous and nearly landlocked country on the Balkan Peninsula with a narrow, 20 km wide access to the Adriatic Sea in the south. BiH was one of the six constituent republics of Yugoslavia. These days, half of the population are Bosniaks, 30% are Serbs, and 15% are Croats. Spoken languages are Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian. About half of the country's population are Muslims (51%); other denominations are Orthodox (31%) and Roman Catholic (15%).
135	Puerto Rico	3,206,000	2023	Caribbean, Greater Antilles	US Census Bureau Instituto de Estadísticas de Puerto Rico
Note: Puerto Rico is one of two US territories with "commonwealth" status (the other is the Northern Mariana Islands). Ethnic groups by race are: 50% Multiracial, 17% White and 7.0% Black. The official languages are Spanish (spoken by almost 95%) and English. Main religion is Christianity; Roman Catholics (56%) Protestants (33%). Puerto Rico has experienced significant population decline due to a low birth rate, ongoing economic challenges, emigration to the U.S., and the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
136	Armenia	3,025,000	2024	Europe/Western Asia	National Statistical Service
Note: Armenia is a landlocked country and former Soviet republic in the South Caucasus with an Armenian-speaking population. The main religion is Christianity (Armenian Apostolic Church).
137	Namibia	3,022,000	2023	Southern Africa	Central Bureau of Statistics
Note: Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is located in southwestern Africa; it is among the least densely populated sovereign countries in the world. The largest ethnic group is the Ovambo people (50%). An estimated 80-90% of the population are Christians.
138	Lithuania	2,893,000	2024	Northern Europe	Statistics Lithuania
Note: Lithuania is a country in northeastern Europe with a coastline on the Baltic Sea. It is the largest of the Baltic states and one of the Baltic countries with the highest population decline due to a low birth rate and emigration. Capital city is Vilnius, spoken language is Lithuanian.
139	Albania	2,762,000	2023	Southern Europe	Albania Institute of Statistics
Note: Albania is a country on the Balkan peninsula to the north of Greece, bordering the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea. The official language is Albanian. About 60% of the population are Muslims.
140	Qatar	2,858,000	2024	Middle East	Qatar Planning and Statistics Authority
Note: Qatar is a country in the Persian Gulf, occupying the Qatar Peninsula on the west coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Qatar is, after the Vatican, number two among the countries with a majority of foreign-born citizens. Population: 313,000 Qataris (12%) and 2.3 million expatriates (in 2017).
141	Jamaica	2,839,000	2024	Caribbean, Greater Antilles	UN estimate Statistical Institute of Jamaica
Note: Jamaica is one of the Greater Antilles Islands in the Caribbean, southeast of Cuba, known as the birthplace of reggae. The spoken languages are English and Jamaican Patois. The majority of the Jamaicans are Christians.
142	Gambia	2,760,000	2024	West Africa	UN estimate Gambia Bureau of Statistics
Note: The Gambia is a multi-ethnic country in West Africa, situated along both banks of the Gambia River and surrounded by Senegal on three sides. 95% of the population are Muslims.
143	Gabon	2,539,000	2024	Central Africa	UN estimate Direction Générale des Statistiques
Note: Gabon, officially the Gabonese Republic, is a country on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, between Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo. The capital and largest city is Libreville. Almost all inhabitants of Gabon have Bantu roots. The official language is French. Main Religion is Christianity (76%).
144	Botswana	2,521,000	2024	Southern Africa	UN estimate Central Statistics Office
Note: The landlocked country in Southern Africa is sparsely populated because up to 70% of the country is covered by the Kalahari Desert, a large semi-arid sandy savanna and desert.
145	Moldova	2,423,000	2024	Eastern Europe	National Bureau of Statistics
Note: Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe between Romania and Ukraine. The largest ethnic group are Moldovans (75%); other inhabitants are Romanians 7%, Ukrainians 6.6%, Gagauzes 4.6%, and Russians 4%. Spoken languages are Moldovan/Romanian (80%), Russian, Gagauz, and Ukrainian. More than 90% of the total population are Orthodox Christians.
146	Lesotho	2,337,000	2024	Southern Africa	UN estimate Bureau of Statistics
Note: Lesotho is a landlocked mountainous country that forms an enclave in South Africa. Spoken languages are Sesotho (official), English, Zulu, and Xhosa. Christianity is the main religion, accounting for over 90% of the population; around 7% adhere to traditional faiths.
147	Slovenia	2,125,000	2024	Southern Europe	Statistical Office Slovenia
Note: Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a small, mountainous country on the Gulf of Trieste (Adriatic Sea), south of Austria and to the northwest of Croatia. The country was formerly part of Yugoslavia. The official language is Slovene; recognized regional languages are Italian and Hungarian. Main religion is religion is Christianity (77%); 73% are Catholics.
148	Latvia	1,872,000	2024	Northern Europe	Central Statistical Bureau
Note: Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is one of the Baltic states, located between Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south. Latvia is also one of the Baltic states affected by negative population growth due to a low birth rate and emigration. Main ethnic groups are Latvians (63%) and Russians (24.5%). Official language is Latvian. Latvia is a secular state, but about 64% of the population are Christians.
149	North Macedonia	1,826,000	2023	Southern Europe Balkan Peninsula	State Statistical Office
Note: North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, was formerly one of the six constituent republics of Yugoslavia. The landlocked country on the Balkan Peninsula is inhabited by ethnic Macedonians (65%) and Albanians (25%). Official languages are Macedonian and Albanian. 65% of the population are Eastern Orthodox Christians, 33% are Muslims.
150	Guinea-Bissau	1,807,000	2024	West Africa	National Bureau of Statistics
Note: Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in West Africa between Senegal and Guinea, with a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean in the west. Main ethnic groups are Ethnic groups Balanta (30%), Fula (30%), Manjak (14%), Mandinka (13%) and Papel (7%). Official language is Portuguese. Main religions are Christianity (57%) and Islam (36%).
151	Equatorial Guinea	1,613,000	2023	Central Africa	Equatorial Guinea Statistical Office
Note: Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is a small country on the west coast of Central Africa; it consists of five offshore islands in the Gulf of Guinea and a territory on the African mainland between Cameroon and Gabon. Main ethnic groups are Fang (86%) and Bubi (6.5%). The official languages are Spanish, French and Portuguese and the African languages Fang, Bube Igbo and Annobonese Creole are also spoken. Main religion is Christianity with more than 88%.
152	Bahrain	1,577,000	2023	Middle East	Bahrain Open Data Portal
Note: Bahrain is among the most densely populated countries. Like many other Arab states, Bahrain has a population with a high percentage of foreigners. In 2023, 727,000 of Bahrain's 1.57 million inhabitants were Bahraini and 850,000 non-Bahraini. Main religions are Islam (official), with Shia Islam (55%) and Sunni Islam (45%); Christians (14%) and Hindus (10%).
153	Estonia	1,375,000	2024	Northern Europe	Statistics Estonia
Note: The smallest of the Baltic states in terms of area is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland (Baltic Sea); The capital is Tallinn; the spoken languages are Estonian (official) and Russian. More than half of the population (54%) does not belong to any organized religion; 27% are Christians (Lutheran and Orthodox Christians).
154	Trinidad and Tobago	1,368,000	2023	Caribbean	Central Statistical Office
Note: The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago consists of two islands; it is the southernmost island state in the Caribbean and lies off the northeast coast of Venezuela. The island's population consists of about 35% East Indians (descendants of Indian indentured laborers), about 34% are people of African descent, and 15% have mixed origins. A large part of the population belongs to a Christian religion (63%), 24% are Hindus and 6% are Muslims.
155	Timor-Leste (East Timor)	1,342,000	2022	Maritime Southeast Asia	Statistics Timor-Leste
Note: East Timor, officially Timor-Leste, is a country on the eastern part of Timor, an island in the southeastern region of the Malay Archipelago. The former Portuguese colony declared itself independent in 1975. It was occupied by Indonesia in 1976 and became an independent state in 2002. Official languages are Portuguese and Tetum, an Austronesian language spoken on the island of Timor. The main religion is Christianity (99%), mainly Catholics.
156	Cyprus	1,300,000	2024	Middle East, Europe, Mediterranean Sea	Cyprus Statistical Service
Note: The Republic of Cyprus, is situated on the island of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the south of Turkey. Geopolitically, Cyprus can be classified as being part of Europe, the Middle East, or both. The population figure refers to the area controlled by the Cypriot government. Cyprus has two official languages, Greek and Turkish; English is widely spoken. The majority of Greek Cypriots are committed to the Greek Orthodox Church.
157	Mauritius	1,260,000	2023	East Africa	Statistics Mauritius
Note: Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. The popular tourist destination lies 900 km east of Madagascar. Mauritius is the country with the highest population density in Africa. Semi-official languages are English and French; the lingua franca is Mauritian Creole, which is spoken by the majority of the population. The main religions are Hinduism (48%), Christianity (33%), and Islam (17%).
158	Eswatini (Swaziland)	1,245,000	2024	Southern Africa	UN estimate Eswatini Government website
Note: Eswatini, officially the Kingdom of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, renamed Eswatini in 2018, is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa bordering South Africa and Mozambique. Ethnic groups are Swazi (84%) and Zulu (10%). Official Languages are SiSwati and English. Almost 90% are Christians.
159	Djibouti	1,167,000	2024	East Africa	UN estimate Djibouti Government
Note: Djibouti, officially the Republic of Djibouti, is a small country situated in Eastern Africa between Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Ethnic groups are Somali (60%) and Afar (35%) people. Spoken languages are French, Arabic, Somali, and Afar. Djibouti serves as Ethiopia's gateway to the sea.
160	Comoros	867,000	2024	East Africa	UN estimate
Note: The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is an archipelago at the northern mouth of the Mozambique Channel between Mozambique to the west and Madagascar to the east. Spoken languages are Arabic and French. Main religion is Sunni Islam.
161	Fiji	929,000	2024	Melanesia/Oceania	Fiji Bureau of Statistics
Note: Fiji, officially the Republic of Fiji, is a group of more than 300 islands of volcanic origin located in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean, north of New Zealand and east of Australia. Ethnic groups are Indigenous Fijians and Indo-Fijians, Fiji citizens of South Asian descent. Official languages are English, Fijian and Fiji Hindi. Main religions are Christianity (64%), Hinduism (28%) and Islam (6% )
--	Réunion (France)	873,000	2023	Indian Ocean, East Africa	Official estimate France statistics
Note: Formerly known as Île Bourbon, an island and French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, about 700 km (435 mi) east of Madagascar and 180 km (110 mi) southwest of Mauritius. The official language is French. The predominant religion is Christianity.
162	Guyana	831,000	2024	South America	Bureau of Statistics
Note: Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on South America's North Atlantic coast and the only country in South America with an English-speaking population. Guyana is inhabited by about 40% Indo-Guyanese (descendants of Indian indentured laborers), 29% Afro-Guyanese (descendants of African slaves), 20% Multiracial and 10.5% Indigenous people. Spoken languages are English (official), Caribbean Hindustani, and various Amerindian languages. Language of use is Guyanese Creole. Main religions are Christianity (54%), Hinduism (31%) and Islam (7.5%).
163	Solomon Islands	819,000	2024	Melanesia/Oceania	UN estimates Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO)
Note: The Solomon Islands is an island group in the southwestern Pacific, east of New Guinea. The 21 islands are mainly inhabited by Melanesians (95%). Official languages are English and Pijin; Melanesian pidgin is the lingua franca. The main religion is Christianity (97%).
164	Bhutan	777,000	2024	South-Central Asia	National Statistics Bureau Bhutan
Note: Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a small independent country on the southeastern slopes of the eastern Himalaya mountains. Its population consists of Ngalop people (50%), ethnic Nepali (35%), and some indigenous or migrant tribes (15%). Buddhism is the dominant religion (75%).
--	Macau	687,000	2024	Eastern Asia China	Statistics and Census Service
Note: The city of Macau, or Macao, is a Special Administrative Region of China (SAR); it is the most densely populated territory in the world. Chinese and Portuguese are official languages; even so, its population consists of more than 88% Han Chinese and 1.7% Portuguese.
165	Luxembourg	672,000	2024	Western Europe	Statistiques Luxembourg
Note: Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a small sovereign country between Belgium and Germany north of France with a high proportion of people with a foreign background. The capital, Luxembourg City, is one of the four institutional seats of the European Union. The various nationalities living in the country are 53% Luxembourgers, 14.5% Portuguese, 7.6% French and 3.7% Italians. National language is Luxembourgish; administrative languages are Luxembourgish, German and French.
166	Montenegro	617,000	2023	Southern Europe Balkan Peninsula	Statistical Office of Montenegro
Note: Montenegro is a Balkan country to the south of Bosnia and Herzegovina, bordering the Adriatic Sea in southwest. Formerly one of the six constituent republics of Yugoslavia. 45% of its population are Montenegrins, 29% Serbians, 9% Bosniaks, and 5% Albanians. Official language is Montenegrin; other languages in use are Albanian, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. Main religion with 76% is Christianity, mainly Eastern Orthodoxy.
--	Western Sahara	591,000	2024	North Africa	UN estimate
Note: A desert region and disputed territory on the Atlantic coast between Morocco and Mauritania. The area was previously occupied by Spain and was known as the Spanish Sahara until 1975. Today approximately 70-75% of the area is under Moroccan control. Morocco has claimed rule over Western Sahara since 1975, but the United Nations (UN) does not recognize Moroccan control. About 20-25% of Western Sahara is controlled by the partially recognized Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
167	Suriname	634,000	2042	South America	UN estimate Algemeen Bureau voor de Statistiek General Bureau of Statistics
Note: Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is South America's least populated country. The formerly Dutch-ruled land has a population consisting mainly of descendants of African slaves, subcontinental Indians, and Dutch Europeans. The official language is Dutch, English is widely spoken; eight indigenous languages are in use. Main religions are Christianity (48%), Hinduism (22%) and Islam (14%).
--	Wyoming	584,000	2023	North America	US Census Bureau
Note: In comparison: Wyoming is the least populated state in the US. If Wyoming were a nation state, it'd be ranked number 168 of the world's most populated countries.
168	Malta	563,000	2024	Southern Europe	National Statistics Office
Note: Malta, officially the Republic of Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea, about 90 km south of Sicily. The two main islands are Malta and Gozo. The national language is Maltese. Main religion is with more than 82% Catholicism (official).
169	Maldives	528,000	2024	South-Central Asia	UN estimate National Bureau of Statistics
Note: The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is the smallest nation in Asia by land area and Asia's least populated country. Due to its small area, the island nation has a very high population density. The archipelago is situated between the Arabian and the Laccadive Sea southwest of India. Spoken languages are Dhivehi and English, especially in the tourism industry. The Maldives is an Islamic country, more than 98% of the population are Sunni Muslims.
170	Cape Verde	525,000	2024	West Africa	UN estimate Instituto Nacional de Estatística
Note: Cape Verde, or Cabo Verde, is an archipelago of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Senegal. Half the nation's population lives on the main island Santiago. Spoken language is Crioulo, a Portuguese-based creole. Main religion is Christianity (81%).
171	Brunei	451,000	2023	Southeast Asia	Brunei Statistical Office
Note: Brunei, officially Brunei Darussalam, is a small sultanate located on the northern coast of the island of Borneo, with a coastline along the South China Sea. It borders the Malaysian state of Sarawak and is geographically divided into two non-contiguous sections by Malaysia's Limbang District. Brunei is one of the smallest nations in Asia (after Singapore and the Maldives) and the second-least populated country in the region. The official language is Standard Malay (Bahasa Melayu), and Islam is the state religion.
172	Belize	411,000	2024	Central America	Statistical Institute of Belize
Note: Belize is the least populated country in Central America. The major ethnic groups are Mestizos (53%), Creoles (26%), Maya (11%), and Garifuna (6%), who are of mixed African and Amerindian ancestry. Spoken languages are Belize Creole (Kriol) and English. Main religion is Christianity (60% of the population).
173	The Bahamas	401,000	2024	Caribbean	UN estimates Bahamas National Statistical Institute
Note: The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an archipelago within the Lucayan Archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida and to the north of Cuba. The island nation consists of about 700 islands and over 2,000 islets and cays scattered over an area of more than 260,000 km². The Bahamas has a mainly black population (more than 90%). Official language is English, spoken language is Bahamian Creole. The main religion is Christianity (93%) with predominantly Protestants (75%).
174	Iceland	388,000	2024	Northern Europe	Statistics Iceland
Note: Iceland is a Nordic island country between the North Atlantic Ocean and the Greenland Sea, just south of the Arctic Circle, southeast of Greenland. Compared, Iceland is about the size of Greece mainland. It is the least populated country in Europe, besides Finland and Greenland. Iceland's official language is Icelandic. Almost all Icelanders are Christians.
--	Guadeloupe (France)	379,000	2024	Caribbean	Institut national de la statistique
Note: Guadeloupe is an island in the Caribbean with a majority of Afro-Caribbean and mixed Creole population. The overseas department and region of France (DROM) consists of the islands of Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Désirade and Îles des Saintes. The population is mainly Afro-Caribbean. The official language is French; spoken language is also Antillean Creole. The main religion is Christianity, predominantly Catholics.
--	Martinique (France)	350,000	2024	Caribbean	Official estimate Institut national de la statistique
Note: Martinique is an island in the Caribbean. The overseas region (région d'outre-mer or DROM) of France has a population mainly of people of African descent mixed with Amerindian (Carib), European and Indian. The official language is French, many Martiniquans also speak Martinican Creole. Around 90% of Martinique's population are Christians, mainly Catholics.
175	Vanuatu	328,000	2024	Melanesia/Oceania	Vanuatu Bureau of Statistics
Note: Vanuatu, officially the Republic of Vanuatu, is an archipelago of about 80 islands of volcanic origin in the southwestern Pacific Ocean between Australia and Fiji. The largest island is Espíritu Santo; Vanuatu's capital Port Vila is located on the island of Efate. Vanuatu's population is predominantly of Melanesian descent (98%). Official languages are Bislama (an English-based creole), English and French.
--	Mayotte (France)	321,000	2024	East Africa	Official estimate Institut national de la statistique France
Note: Mayotte, officially the Department of Mayotte, is an island and an overseas department of France, located in the northern part of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, east of Comoros. Mayotte chosed to remain with France after the Comoros declared its independence in 1974. The official language is French, native languages are Kibushi and Shimaore. Main religion is Islam (more than 90%).
--	French Guiana (France)	295,000	2014	South America	Official estimate Institut de la statistique (France)
Note: French Guiana is an overseas department of France on the North Atlantic coast of South America, bordering Suriname and Brazil. French Guiana (French: Guyane) is the largest outermost region (OMR) within the European Union and the least populous region in South America. The population is ethnically diverse, with people of mixed African, European, and Amerindian descent, along with a significant number of immigrants from other Caribbean and South American countries. The official language is French. French Guiana is famous for being home to the Guiana Space Centre, the spaceport of the European Space Agency (ESA).
--	New Caledonia (France)	293,000	2024	Melanesia/Oceania	Institut de la Statistique
Note: New Caledonia is an island in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Australia and southwest of Vanuatu. The island is a French overseas territory. More than 40% of the island's population are Kanak people, the indigenous Melanesian inhabitants. The official language is French.
--	French Polynesia	283,000	2024	Polynesia/Oceania	France statistique - Insee Institut de la statistique
Note: French Polynesia is an overseas country of France. It consists of 118 islands scattered over a vast area across five main archipelagos in the South Pacific Ocean. These archipelagos are the Society Islands, the Tuamotu Archipelago, the Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands, and the Austral Islands. Of the 118 islands, 67 are inhabited. The internationally best known island is Tahiti. The main ethnic groups are Polynesians, French, Paʻumotu, mixed European Polynesian and Han Chinese. The official languages are French and Tahitian, but other Polynesian languages are also widely spoken.
176	Barbados	282,000	2024	Caribbean	Barbados Statistical Service
Note: Barbados is an island in the Lesser Antilles east of St Vincent and the Grenadines. The island nation became a parliamentary republic on 30 November 2021. The people of Barbados are predominantly black (92%) or mixed (3%). Spoken languages are English and Bajan Creole. Three-fourths of the people are Christians.
177	São Tomé and Príncipe	228,000	2024	Central Africa	Instituto Nacional de Estatística
Note: São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is an African island nation located in the Atlantic Ocean near the equator, about 285 km (176 miles) west of Gabon's coast. Main ethnic groups are Luso-Africans (people of mixed Portuguese and African ancestry), Europeans, primarily Portuguese and Asians, mostly Chinese. Official language is Portuguese; regional languages are Forro, Angolar, and Principense Creole. Main religion is Christianity with more than 80% of the population.
178	Samoa	218,000	2024	Polynesia/Oceania	Bureau of Statistics
Note: Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and Australia. The man islands are Savai'i and Upolu. The majority of the population (75%) lives on the island of Upolu. Official languages are Samoan and English. Christianity is the main religion with 98%.
179	Saint Lucia	184,000	2023	Caribbean	Department of Statistics
Note: Saint Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island in the Lesser Antilles to the south of Martinique. and an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations since 1979. The island was previously known as Iouanalao and later Hewanorra. The inhabitants of the island are mainly Afro–Saint Lucians (85%). The main religion with 90% is Christianity.
--	Guam (USA)	170,000	2024	Micronesia/Oceania	CIA The World Factbook Tourism Website
Note: Guam is an island in the Western Pacific in the middle of nowhere. The largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands is administered as an unincorporated territory of the United States. Almost half of the population are Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (46%), Filipinos (29%) and White Americans (6.8%). Official languages are English and Chamorro. Christianity is the main religion with 94%.
--	Curaçao (Netherlands)	156.000	2023	Caribbean	Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek
Note: Curaçao is one of the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao), located in the southern Caribbean Sea, 65 km (40mi) north of the Venezuelan coast. Curaçao is administratively a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Main ethnic groups are Curaçaoans (75%) and Dutch (9%). 90% of the population are Christians, predominantly Catholics.
180	Kiribati	135,000	2024	Micronesia/Oceania	Kiribati statistical office
Note: Kiribati, officially the Republic of Kiribati, is a Micronesian archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean. The former Gilbert Islands were renamed Kiribati in 1979. The three island groups, the Gilbert Islands, the Line Islands, and the Phoenix Islands, are scattered over an area of about 3.5 million km². The main Ethnic group is I-Kiribati or Gilbertese (95.7%). The official languages are Gilbertese (ni Kiribati) and English. The main denominations are Roman Catholic (59%), Kiribati Uniting Church (21%) and Kiribati Protestant Church (8.4%).
181	Seychelles	121,000	2024	East Africa	National Bureau of Statistics
Note: The Seychelles, officially the Republic of Seychelles, is an archipelago of 116 islands in the Indian Ocean; it is the smallest African nation and the continent's most sparsely populated country. The Seychelles is a popular world-class vacation destination and one of the most expensive in the world. The archipelago is inhabited by Seychellois, Creole people of East African and Malagasy origin. Official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.
182	Grenada	117,000	2024	Caribbean	UN estimate Grenada statistics
Note: Grenada, also known as Gwenad in Grenadian Creole, is an island at the southern end of the Grenadines, an island chain in the Caribbean Sea northwest of Trinidad and Tobago. The southernmost of the Leeward Islands consists of the main island of Grenada and two smaller islands, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, as well as some small islets. The majority of the inhabitants are Afro-Grenadians (more than 82%). The official language is English; regional languages are Grenadian English Creole and French Creole. The main religion, with 94%, is Christianity.
183	Federated States of Micronesia	113,000	2024	Micronesia/Oceania	Federated States of Micronesia Statistics Division
Note: The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is a group of hundreds of islands in the North Pacific Ocean north of the island of New Guinea and the Marshall Islands. The federation consists of four states Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap. The population of the FSM consists of Chuukese (49%), Pohnpeian ( 24%), Yapese (10%) and Kosraean (6%). Spoken languages are English (official) and Austronesian languages. The main religion is Christianity (95%); 57% of these are Roman Catholic and 43% Protestant.
--	Aruba (Netherlands)	111,000	2020	Caribbean Islands	Central Bureau of Statistics Aruba
Note: Aruba, officially the Country of Aruba, is one of the ABC islands, a constituent country of the Netherlands. Aruba is situated about 30 km off the coast of Venezuela. Aruba's population is estimated to be 75% of mixed European, Amerindian, and African ancestry; 15% Black; and 10% from other ethnicities. The official languages are Dutch and Papiamento, a creole language based on Portuguese, other spoken languages are Spanish and some Dutch.
--	U.S. Virgin Islands	104,000	2024	Caribbean	CIA The World Factbook
Note: The United States Virgin Islands, officially the Virgin Islands of the United States, is the US part of the Virgin Islands archipelago; the other part belongs to the British. The U.S. Virgin Islands are an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States, they consist of the main islands of Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas and about 50 other minor islands and cays. Main ethnic groups are African-American or of African descent (71%) and White Americans 13%, Major spoken language are English (71%), Spanish or Spanish Creole (17%) and French Creole (8.6%). Main religion is Christianity (86.7%).
184	Antigua and Barbuda	104,000	2024	Caribbean	Antigua and Barbuda - Statistics Division
Note: Antigua and Barbuda is an island state in the West Indies which consists of the two islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and some smaller islands. 97% of the population lives in Antigua. The official language is English, but Antiguan Creole is also spoken, depending on the social class.
185	Tonga	104,000	2024	Polynesia/Oceania	Tonga Statistics Department
Note: Tonga, officially the Kingdom of Tonga, is a Polynesian archipelago of volcanic and low-lying coral islands covering an area of 111,000 km² east of Fiji and southwest of Samoa. The island group is also known as the Friendship Islands. The islands are inhabited by Tongans (97%) and some Euronesians. Official languages are Tongan and English. The main religion is Christianity (97%), made up of Methodists, Mormons and Catholics.
186	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	101,000	2024	Caribbean	Statistical Office
Note: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island chain in the Lesser Antilles between Saint Lucia and Grenada. Mayor ethnic groups are people of African descent (71%), mixed (23%); the indigenous population is only 3%. Official language is English, spoken language is Vincentian Creole, an English-based creole that contains elements of Spanish. Christianity is the main religion (86%), most of the people are Catholics.

Least Populated Countries and Territories
Below are the least populated countries with a population of less than 100,000 inhabitants.
187	Andorra	86,400	2024	Southern Europe	Departament d'Estadística
Note: Andorra, officially the Principality of Andorra, is a landlocked microstate in the eastern Pyrenees bordering France and Spain. Main ethnic groups are Andorrans (48%), Spaniards (25%), Portuguese (11%) and French (4.5%). Catalan is the official language. Christianity is the main religion (91%), most of the Andorrans are Catholics.
--	Cayman Islands (UK)	86,300	2024	Caribbean	Statistics Office
Note: The Cayman Islands is a small, self-governing British overseas territory south of Cuba; the tiny island group consists of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. The main ethnic groups are multiracial and black people (more than 60%) and 22% white Caymanians (people with European ancestry and white immigrants). The official language is English. Main religion with 67% is Christianity, 27% are non-religious.
188	Dominica	66,200	2024	Caribbean	Central Statistics Office of Dominica
Note: Dominica, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is a mountainous island in the Caribbean between Guadeloupe and Martinique. The island also known as "The Nature Island of the Caribbean" is inhabited by Afro-Dominicans (75%), 19% multiracial people and 4% Kalinago (Carib Indians). Spoken languages are English (official), French-based Dominican Creole and French. The main religion is Christianity (94%), some folk religion (3%).
--	Bermuda (UK)	64,600	2024	Caribbean	Department of Statistics
Note: Bermuda is a self-governing British overseas territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. The archipelago with a semi-tropical climate is located about 1,460 km (900 mi) east of the coast of the U.S. state of South Carolina. 54% of the population is of African descent, 31% is white and 7.5% is mixed. Christianity is the main religion on Bermuda; there are various Protestant denominations (47%), Roman Catholic 15%.
--	Greenland	56,700	2024	Northern Europe/North America	Statistics Greenland
Note: Greenland is the world's largest island and an autonomous country within the Danish Realm (Denmark). It is the least densely populated country in the world. The people of Greenland live exclusively in towns and settlements along the coast. About 60% of the population lives in the five largest towns Nuuk, Sisimiut, Ilulissat, Aasiaat, and Qaqortoq. Inuits are the largest ethnic group with almost 90%; 7.5% are Danish. Official language is Greenlandic. Main religion is Protestantism (Church of Greenland 95.5%).
--	Faroe Islands (Denmark)	54,800	2024	Northern Europe	Statistics Faroe Islands
Note: The Faroe Islands consists of eighteen rocky, volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, about 470 km (300 mi) southeast of Iceland and 360 km (225 mi) northwest of Scotland. The archipelago is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark. The islands are inhabited by Faroese people, an ethnic group native to the Faroes. Official languages are Faroese and Danish. Main religion is Christianity (Lutheran Faroese People's Church).
189	Marshall Islands	54,300	2024	Micronesia/Oceania	SPC Statistics for Development Division
Note: The Marshall Islands are 29 coral atolls and five isolated islands in the North Pacific Ocean, east of the Federated States of Micronesia, about halfway between Hawaii and the island of New Guinea. The population is of Micronesian origin (96% Marshallese). Marshallese is the main language. Main Religion is with 96% Christianity (80% Protestantism 9.3% Catholicism).
--	Northern Mariana Islands (US)	51,100	2024	Micronesia/Oceania	CIA The World Factbook
Note: The Northern Mariana Islands (NMI), officially the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, is an unincorporated and organized U.S. territory, located 2,500 km (1,550 mi) east of the Philippines and consist of fourteen islands in the North Pacific Ocean. The territory includes Saipan, Rota, and Tinian. The main ethnic groups are Filipino (35%), Indigenous people (Chamorro 24%) and Chinese (7%). Spoken languages are Philippine languages (33%), Chamorro (official; 24%) and English (official; 17%). Main religions are Christianity (81%), Buddhism (11%) and folk religions (5%).
--	Turks and Caicos Islands (UK)	49,300	2023	Caribbean	Department of Statistics
Note: The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is a British overseas territory, southeast of the Bahamas and to the north of Haiti. The islands were part of the British colony of Jamaica until 1962. The territory consists of four larger islands lying close to each other and some nearby smaller islands. Main population groups are Afro-Caribbeans (88%), Euro-Caribbeans (8%) and mixed or Indo-Caribbeans (4%). The official language is English. The majority of the inhabitants of Turks and Caicos are Christians (86%).
190	Saint Kitts and Nevis	46,800	2024	Caribbean	Department of Statistics
Note: Saint Kitts and Nevis, officially the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, is situated in the northern Lesser Antilles, about 320 km (200 mi) southeast of Puerto Rico. It is the least populous sovereign country in the Caribbean. Afro-Caribbean people are the largest ethnic group (93%). The official language is English; language in use is Saint Kitts Creole. Main religion with 95% is Christianity (81% Protestants, 13% other Christians).
--	American Samoa (US)	43,900	2024	Polynesia/Oceania	CIA The World Factbook
Note: American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States and consists of a group of seven islands and atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Samoa, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. The main island is Tutuila, home to the capital Pago Pago. Main ethnic groups are Samoan (83%), Asian (5.8%) and other Pacific Islander (5.5%). The main religion is Christianity (98%).
--	Sint Maarten (Netherlands)	42,900	2023	Caribbean	ST Maarten Statistics
Note: Sint Maarten is the Dutch portion of Saint Martin, an island to the south of Anguilla and 270 km (170 mi) east of Puerto Rico. Sint Maarten's population consists of Saint Maartens (descendants of Dutch settlers and descendants of African slaves. (30%)) and people from other Caribbean countries. Official languages are English (68%) and Dutch (4%), other spoken languages are Spanish (13%) and Creole (8%). The main religion is Christianity (82%), 33% are Roman Catholics, 49% Protestants.
191	Liechtenstein	40,100	2024	Western Europe	Amt für Statistik
Note: Liechtenstein is a small German-speaking landlocked principality between Austria and Switzerland. 34% of the population are foreigners. The main religion is Christianity (80%); 70% Catholicism (official).
--	British Virgin Islands (UK)	39,400	2024	Caribbean	BVI Statistic
Note: The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, east of Puerto Rico. The islands belong to the Virgin Islands archipelago. The British part consist of the islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke and some 50 other smaller islands and cays. The population consists mainly of Afro-Caribbean people (77%) people of mixed race (5%), some white (5%) and Latinos (5%). Main religion is Christianity, Protestants are the majority (70%), Roman Catholics (9%).
192	Monaco	38,400	2023	Western Europe	IMSEE Monaco Statistics
Note: Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a city-state on the French Riviera. It is the most densely populated sovereign country in the world. The population of Monaco consists of two-thirds foreigners (French 20%, Italian 15%, British 5%) and less than one-third Monegasques (24%). The official language is French, other spoken languages are Italian, English and Monégasque. Roman Catholic is the official religion (90%).
193	San Marino	35,300	2024	Southern Europe	San Marino Statistic Office
Note: The Most Serene Republic of San Marino is a tiny nation surrounded by Italy. The inhabitants of San Marino are 83% Sammarinese and about 14% are Italian, 2% are foreigners. Spoken languages are Italian (official) and some Romagnol. The main religion is Roman Catholic (91%).
--	Saint Martin (France)	32,000	2024	Caribbean	Official estimate
Note: Saint Martin, officially the Collectivity of Saint Martin, is the French part of the Caribbean island of Saint-Martin, which it shares with the Dutch portion Sint Maarten. Saint Martin lies just south of Anguilla and 270 km (170 mi) east of Puerto Rico. The former French colony has a diverse population, the majority are Afro-Caribbean, people of African descent and people with mixed heritage. There is a significant European population, primarily of French origin. Official language is French. The main religion is Christianity, primarily Roman Catholicism.
--	Caribbean Netherlands (NL)	30,400	2024	Caribbean	Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek
Note: The Caribbean Netherlands is a Dutch overseas territory consisting of three special municipalities, the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. The most populous island is Bonaire (25,100), followed by Sint Eustatius (3,200) and Saba (2,100). The population is mainly mixed black (85%), Carib Amerindian, white, and East Asian. Official language is Dutch; regional languages in use are English and Papiamento, a Portuguese-based creole. Main religion is Catholicism (less than 50%).
194	Palau	17,700	2024	Micronesia/Oceania	Pacific Community (SPC) Statistics Palau government website
Note: Palau, officially the Republic of Palau, is a sovereign Micronesian island nation consisting of an archipelago of over 500 islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Palau is situated to the north of West Papua and east of Mindanao (Philippines). Its largest island is Babeldaob, where its capital Ngerulmud is located. The population are Palauan (65%) and Asians (32%). Official languages are Palauan and English. Main religions are Christianity (79%), 10% have no religion, 5% adhere to Modekngei, a Palauan specific religion, and 5% are Muslims.
--	Anguilla (UK)	14,600	2024	Caribbean	Anguilla Government website
Note: Anguilla is an island and a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico, to the north of Saint Martin. Main ethnic groups are African/Black (85%), Hispanic (5%), mixed (4%), White (3%). Official language is English. Main religion on Anguilla is Christianity (Anglican, Methodist, Pentecostal and Seventh-day Adventist).
195	Nauru	11,900	2024	Micronesia/Oceania	Pacific Community (SPC) Statistics Nauru Bureau of Statistics
Note: Nauru, officially the Republic of Nauru, is a 21 sq km small Micronesian island 2,500 km (1,500 mi) northeast of New Guinea, and 1,600 km (1,000 mi) to the north of Vanuatu. The island used to be known as "Pleasant Island"; it is inhabited by Nauruans (95%), some Kiribati and Fijian people. Official language is Nauruan, English is widely understood and spoken. The main religion is Christianity; Nauru Congregational Church (36%), Catholic Church (33%), Assemblies of God (13%).
222	Tuvalu	9,600	2024	Polynesia/Oceania	Pacific Community (SPC) Statistics
Note: Tuvalu is a Polynesian archipelago of nine islands and atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, about 3,500 km (2,180 mi) east of Port Moresby. The group of islands was formerly known as the Ellice Islands. Tuvalu is predominately inhabited by Polynesians (Tuvaluans 96%). Official languages are Tuvaluan and English. The main religion is Christianity (86% Church of Tuvalu).
223	Montserrat (UK)	4,400	2024	Caribbean	2018 census results (pdf) Statistics Department Montserrat
Note: Montserrat is a mountainous volcanic island in the Caribbean. The British Overseas Territory is situated between Saint Kitts and Nevis to the northwest and Guadeloupe to the southeast. In July 1995, an estimated 8,000 people left the island (mainly to Britain) following the renewed volcanic activity of Soufrière Hills, an active stratovolcano; only some have returned. Main ethnic groups are African/Black (86%), mixed (5%) some Hispanics. Official language is English. The main religion is Christianity; 70% of the population are Protestants.
224	Vatican City (Holy See)	618	2023	Southern Europe Italy Map	State website
Note: Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, is an enclave within Italy's capital Rome; it is the country with the smallest population in the world. The landlocked sovereign country has 618 state-citizens, of which only 246 (including 104 members of the Swiss Guard) live within its walls. A total of 764 people (citizens and non-citizens) live in the Vatican City State. ^[1] The Vatican City State is the country with the highest share of foreign-born inhabitants: 100%. The smallest sovereign state in the world is also the country with the lowest fertility rate and a population growth rate of zero percent (according to official figures).

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