Vatican City Land Area
Total country area in square kilometers from REST Countries country profile data.
Overview
Vatican City's Land Area was 0.49 km² in 2026, ranking #250 out of 250 countries.
Between 2026 and 2026, Vatican City's Land Area changed from 0.49 to 0.49 (0.0%).
Where is Vatican City?
Vatican City
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Vatican City
- Coordinates
- 41.90°, 12.45°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.49 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.
Vatican City holds the lowest position, just below Monaco (2.02 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
Vatican City's Land Area was 0.49 km² in 2026, ranking #250 out of 250 countries.
Between 2026 and 2026, Vatican City's Land Area changed from 0.49 to 0.49 (0.0%).
Land Area figures for Vatican City 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.