Top 10 Smallest Country in the World by Population 2021

The total number of countries in the world is near about two hundred. Among them, we know so many countries. We know them individually as a developed country, beautiful country, rich country, the largest country, smallest country, and so on. But, if someone asks you what is the smallest country in the world by population? You may say Vatican City. But, if anyone wants to know more countries having the least population then the answer will be a little difficult.

Haven’t you ever think, how is the standard of living of least populated country? Are they happy or not? Are they able to live with comfort? How much big the countries are! How much developed the countries are! Do you know it before? Maybe not. Keep reading to find all the answers.

Top 10 Smallest Country in the World by Population

You may know before the biggest countries and smallest countries by countries area but here, we will describe the smallest countries in the world. How much area a country cover doesn’t matter, in this article we just consider population.

1. Vatican City

This is the smallest independent country in the world by population. The country’s total area is 0.44 km². The country is surrounded by the Rome, capital of Italy. The country has only 842 populations. But the country is famous for the largest Catholic church “St Peter’s Basilica”. The country also has the smallest railway system in the world and its distance is only 1.27 km. The country is also known around the world as “The Holy See”. Surprisingly, more than 4 million visitors come to this smallest country.

2. Tuvalu

The Polynesian island of Tuvalu is formerly known as Ellice Island which is located in the Pacific Ocean. It is the least populated country in the world. The total area of this country is about 26 km². At present, it belongs to 11,284 populations. The country has only one hospital and only one airport at all. Funafuti is the capital of this small country. In total the country has only 8 km of roads to travel. Having perfect climate and beautiful beaches, every year many tourists travel to this country.

3. Palau

Palau is the third populous country in the world. The country became independent from the United State. The country covers 459 km² and it has about 21,503 inhabitants. The country has approximately 340 islands and among them, Koror is most populous. Economical condition of this country is very stable. Per capita GDP is about $16,287. From any corners of the world, so many visitors come to the country every year.

4. San Marino

The country San Marino is wholly surrounded by Italy. Officially, the country is called The Republic of San Marino. In the Italian Peninsula, the country belongs. The capital of this country is the city of San Marino. The country has a total area of 61 km² whereas the country has the population of about 33,203. As a member of the Council of Europe, the country is the smallest of all. According to per capita GDP, San Marino is one of the richest countries.

5. Liechtenstein

This is the smallest alpine country which is located in between Austria and Switzerland. It is a mountainous country which has 160 km² areas in total. According to the area, it is the fourth smallest country in Europe. But, as per population, its position is 5^th. The country has about 37,666 inhabitants. Vaduz is the capital of this country. The country has the lowest rate of unemployed population and it is considered as one richest country.

6. Monaco

The second smallest country in the world by area! The country is formerly known as the Principality of Monaco. The country has only 2 km² are but it has a large population than its area. This smallest country has 38,499 inhabitants and it is the country which is the most densely populated country. But, the economic status of the country is so high. For this reason, the government doesn’t get income tax from its people and negligible business tax have to pay. Monte Carlo Casino is the main income source of this country.

7. Marshal Island

The country contains approximately hundreds of island and more than thousands of islets which are connected by several coral atolls. Among them, people live in only 24 islands and rest of the islands are desolate. The total area of the island is about 181 km². The total population of the country is about 53,066. The country became independent in 1986. Major income source of the country is fish processing, copra, tourism, and handicraft. About 800 species of fish are found on that island.

8. Saint Kitts and Nevis

The country is better known to the world as the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis. Christopher Columbus first explored the island in 1498. Yes, this is also island country as like Marshal Island and Northern Mariana Island. It is located in Leeward Island. Basseterre is the capital of this country. The country belongs to 261 km² areas whereas its population is about 54,821. Sugar cultivation and tourism are the main economic factors of the country.

9. Northern Mariana Island

Northern Mariana Island is officially called the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Island. The country contains 15 numbers of islands in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. The total area of the country is about 464 km². Saipan is the capital of the country and it is the largest city of Northern Mariana Island. Their total estimated population is 55,023. Economical status of this country is honorable and GDP per capita is about $13,300 which is very stable.

10. American Samoa

The country American Samoa consists of main five island and two coral atolls. Among them, Tutuila is the largest and most populous island. The total area of the country is about 199 km². The country consists of 55,599 populations. As per both population and are the country is one of the smallest countries in the world. Economic condition is well enough but you get surprised knowing the fact that this is the country where there is no guarantee of citizenship by birth.

Final Words

Think of every country on the list. Do you point out anything? Just see, in this list, some country has overpopulation, on the other hand, some has less than their area. But, in one point all of them are the same that is, every country’s economic condition is good. They also lead standard life. A maximum smallest country in the world by population staying in good condition and also has few problems than the other countries. Another important thing is the countries are least populated as well as smallest as per area also.

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