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Vatican City

Vatican City (Holy See (Vatican City)): major city of Holy See (Vatican City), with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Vatican City

CountryHoly See (Vatican City)
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

Holy See (Vatican City)Rankings

What is the population of Vatican City?

This page does not list a population figure for Vatican City. The Bureau’s profile records it as a major city of Holy See (Vatican City).

Where is Vatican City located?

Vatican City is in Holy See (Vatican City). It is the national capital of Holy See (Vatican City).

What is Vatican City known for?

Vatican City is the national capital of Holy See (Vatican City). As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Holy See (Vatican City) factbook for the wider national picture.

Across the Bureau

Holy See (Vatican City) — Country ProfileHoly See (Vatican City) — Military Capability AssessmentWhat is the population of Holy See (Vatican City)?Who is the president of Holy See (Vatican City)?The Holy Roman Empire: neither holy, nor Roman — HistoryWhat was the Holy Roman Empire?Holy See (Vatican City) Ranking — Magna Country RankingsHistory of Holy See (Vatican City) — Timeline