Top 10 Least Populated Countries in the World (Countries with Tiny Populations)

Top 10 Least Populated Countries in the World

 Do you want to know about countries that have very tiny populations or the least populated countries in the world? If yes then you are in the right place. Here we are with the list Top 10 least populated countries in the world.

10: Dominica

On number 10 we have Dominica with a population of 72216. Officially known as the Commonwealth of Dominica, it is an island country of the West Indies. It has an area of 751 square kilometers and is known as the nature isle of the Caribbean. Because of its natural environment, it's home to many species of animals, plants, and birds.

9: Marshall Islands

 On number 9 we have the Marshall Islands with a population of 59190. It is located in Oceania in the Pacific Ocean. It is scattered over 750000 square miles area of western pacific and its land area is 181 square kilometers, which makes it the 7^th smallest country in the world by area also. This country is very bio-diverse and is home to many thousands of species of fish and carol.

8: Saint Kitts and Nevis

On number 8 we have Saint Kitts and Nevis with a population of 53687. It is an island country in the West Indies and is known as the mother colony of the West Indies because it was the first colony made by the Europeans in the Caribbean. With an area of 261 square kilometers, it is also the 8^th smallest country by area. This Icelandic country is dependent on tourism and small manufacturing industry for its economy.

7: Monaco

On number 7 we have Monaco with a population of 39242. Its official name is the Principality of Monaco and it borders France on 3 sides while on the 4^th side it borders the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco is the 2^nd smallest country by area with a land area of only 2 square kilometers and is home to the largest number of millionaires and billionaires. Also, Monaco is one of the most densely populated countries in the world with 19000 people per square kilometer.

6: Liechtenstein

On number 6 we have Liechtenstein with a population of 38128. Officially known as the Principality of Liechtenstein it is also the 6^th smallest country by area with 160 square kilometers of Land area. It is the only country totally surrounded by the Alps and is known as the country of mountains. It is one of the richest countries by GDP Per Capita and it has one of the lowest unemployment rates of 1.5% in the world. It is situated between Switzerland and Austria.

5: San Marino

On number 5 we have San Marino with a population of 33931. Its official name is the Republic of San Marino. It is located on a peninsula surrounded by Italy on all sides. San Marino is also the 5^th smallest country area wise with an area of 61 square kilometers only. San Marino is also one of the wealthiest countries in terms of GDP Per Capita and has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world.

4: Palau

On number 4 we have Palau with a population of 18094. Officially known as the Republic of Palau, it is situated in the western Pacific Ocean and is comprised of almost 360 islands. Palau’s economy is mostly dependent on its tourism and economic aid from the USA.

3: Tuvalu

On number 3 we have Tuvalu with a population of 11792 and is the 2^nd least populated country in the world. It is located in the central pacific in Polynesia, Tuvalu is composed of 3 reef islands and 6 atolls with a total 0f 26 square kilometers area.  Due to the lack of exploitable resources and economic potential as well as the small size, Tuvalu has been designated as the least developed country by the United Nations.

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2: Nauru

On number 2 we have Nauru. The Iceland nation of Nauru located in the central Pacific in Micronesia is 3^rd least populated country in the world. Its population is just 10824. Closely following neighboring country Tuvalu, Nauru previously known as pleasant Iceland is also the 3^rd smallest country by area with only 21 square kilometers of land area. The country has little means of income with no job opportunities and an unemployment rate of 90%.

1: Vatican City

On number 1 we have Vatican City. With a population of 842, Vatican City has the smallest population of any country in the world. Vatican City is also the smallest country by area with a land area of 0.44 square kilometers only.   The Vatican City is situated in Rome (Italy) and is ruled by Pope. The residents of this country are either Gov. Officials, church administrators, or the members of Swiss Guard.

So these were the top 10 least populated countries in the world. Now there are many other islands with minor populations which do not fit the definition of a country. Although some of them claim self-independence, other states like UK, USA, Australia, and New Zealand among other claim to be their overseas territories. Not to mention all some are listed here.

NO | Territory Name | Population

1:     Pitcairn Islands                   54

2:     Saint Helena                       4074

3:    Caribbean Netherlands        25702

4:    Christmas Iceland                1843

5:    Montserrat                           5203

6:    British Virgin Islands          31719

7:    Cocos Islands                      596

8:    Saint Pierre and Miquelon   6342

9:    Gibraltar                               34733

10: Tokelau                                 1319

11: Wallis and Futuna                 11683

12: Turks and Caicos                  35963

13: Niue                                      1624

14: Anguilla                                15045

15: Sint Maarten                          40552

16: Falkland islands                     2922

17: Cook Islands                          17411

18: Faeroe Islands                        49489  

19: Holy See                                 801