Demographics of Vatican City

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Vatican City had an estimated resident population of 506 in 2026, including non-citizens. It is ranked #237 in global population. 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. An estimated 6.8 million tourists visit annually.

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