Tiny can be beautiful.
In a world where bustling cities and crowded streets often dominate the landscape, there exists a quieter, more intimate side to global geography. These are the countries where everyone might know your name, not because of fame, but because of their incredibly small populations.
Below we explore five of the countries with the smallest populations, ranked.
5. Saint Kitts and Nevis – Population 47,606
Kicking off our list is the Caribbean gem of Saint Kitts and Nevis, a dual-island nation that’s as beautiful as it is compact. With around 47,606 people calling it home, it’s the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere, both in size and population.
Here, life is a breezy blend of sugar-sand beaches, historic plantations, and a community vibe that feels like a perpetual family reunion.
4. Marshall Islands – Population 41,569
Floating in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, the Marshall Islands are a picturesque collection of atolls and islands with a population just over 41 thousand. The country is known for its incredible marine life, diving spots, and an almost ethereal sense of tranquility. It’s a place where the ocean is a backyard, and the sky stretches out in an endless canopy.
3. Liechtenstein – Population 38,896
Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, Liechtenstein is like a storybook come to life, complete with castles, alpine landscapes, and a total population of approximately 38,896. It’s the only country to be entirely located in the Alps.
Despite its size, Liechtenstein packs a punch in terms of economic prosperity and cultural richness, proving that good things do indeed come in small packages.
2. Monaco – Population 36,469
Monaco might be synonymous with luxury, yachts, and the Grand Prix, but it’s also remarkable for its tiny population of about 36,000 people.
Squeezed into just 2 square kilometers, it’s the epitome of living large in small spaces. Monaco’s blend of high stakes and high society within such a confined area makes it a fascinating study in how to balance tradition and opulence on a micro-scale.
1. Vatican City – Population 821
At the top of our list, and the undeniable champion of small populations, is Vatican City. With a population that hovers around 800, it’s the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church and the smallest independent state in the world by both area and population.
This walled enclave within Rome is home to some of the most profound artworks and architectural feats in history, all packed into an area that’s easy to walk across in less than an hour.
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