Demographics of Vatican City
| Demographics of Vatican City | |
|---|---|
| Population | 882 (237th) |
| • Year | 2024 |
| Density | 4,021/mi2 (1,559/km2) (2nd) |
| Growth rate | -1.87% (2023) |
| Birth rate | 36.29 births/1,000 population (2024) |
| Death rate | 18.15 deaths/1,000 population (2024) |
| Life expectancy | 84.16 years (2023) |
| Net migration rate | 1,000 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2024) |
| Nationality | |
| Nationality | Vatican |
| Major ethnic | |
| Language | |
| Official | Italian, Latin |
| Spoken | Italian, English |
Vatican City had an estimated resident population of 882 in 2024, including non-citizens. Additionally, 372 Vatican citizens live abroad, primarily diplomats of the Holy See and cardinals in Rome. Vatican City remains the world's smallest country in both land area and population size.
The population of Vatican City includes clergy, religious members, lay employees of the state (like the Swiss Guard), and their families. In 2013, 13 families of Holy See employees lived in Vatican City, and by 2019, 20 children of Swiss Guards resided there. All citizens, residents, and places of worship are Catholic. The city also hosts thousands of tourists and daily workers.