Holy See

All demographic indicators on this page are based on UN mid 2025 estimates unless stated otherwise.

Holy See population (live estimate)

Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.

0

Annual growth: 0.598%.

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Official population estimates

World population
0
Median age
57.4
Population growth rate (%)
0.598 ▲ Population is growing

ADM1 regions are not available for this country in the geoBoundaries source. The map displays the country border (ADM0) instead.

Key Facts

  • Region: Southern Europe
  • Continent: Europe
Languages
Languages and linguistic groups
Religions
Religious composition
Cities
Major cities and urban areas
Administrative divisions
None
Population
Population structure and dynamics

Languages

A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.

Official language
Italian
Minority language
2
Working / administrative language
1

Vatican City has a linguistic profile shaped by its history, regional identities, and cultural heritage. The dominant national language coexists with minority or regional languages that reflect long-standing traditions.

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Religions

A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.

Dominant religion
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Largest share
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Number of religions
0

The population of Vatican City is influenced by urbanization, regional demographics, and migration trends. Major cities concentrate much of the population, while rural areas often preserve older linguistic patterns.

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Cities

A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.

Largest city
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Number of cities
0

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.

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