Antarctica Land Area
Total country area in square kilometers from REST Countries country profile data.
Overview
Antarctica's Land Area was 14M km² in 2026, ranking #2 out of 250 countries.
Between 2026 and 2026, Antarctica's Land Area changed from 14M to 14M (0.0%).
Where is Antarctica?
Antarctica
- Continent
- Antarctic
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- -90.00°, 0.00°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 14M km² |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, Russia has the highest Land Area at 17M km², while Vatican City has the lowest at 0.49 km².
Antarctica is ranked just above Canada (10M km²) and just below Russia (17M km²).
World ranking
Land Area ranking for 2026 based on REST Countries data, covering 250 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 17M km² |
| 2 | Antarctica | 14M km² |
| 3 | Canada | 10M km² |
| 4 | China | 9.7M km² |
| 5 | United States | 9.5M km² |
| 6 | Brazil | 8.5M km² |
| 7 | Australia | 7.7M km² |
| 8 | India | 3.3M km² |
| 9 | Argentina | 2.8M km² |
| 10 | Kazakhstan | 2.7M km² |
| 246 | Cocos (Keeling) Islands | 14 km² |
| 247 | Tokelau | 12 km² |
| 248 | Gibraltar | 6 km² |
| 249 | Monaco | 2.02 km² |
| 250 | Vatican City | 0.49 km² |
About this data
- Source
- REST Countries
area - Definition
- Total country area in square kilometers from REST Countries country profile data.
- Coverage
- Data for 250 countries (2026)
- Limitations
- Coverage varies by country and reporting period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Antarctica's Land Area was 14M km² in 2026, ranking #2 out of 250 countries.
Between 2026 and 2026, Antarctica's Land Area changed from 14M to 14M (0.0%).
Land Area figures for Antarctica are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.