Population of Vatican

As of April 2025, the population of Vatican is 530.2. The number of inhabitants has increased by 7 in the last year, representing a growth of 1.33%. The median age of the population has decreased in recent years, rising from 56.5 years in 2015 to 56 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 84.5 years and population density is 1.2 thousand inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Vatican peaked in 2023, reaching around 1.74% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.32% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 9 in 2023 to nearly 7 in 2025.

Life Expectancy

In Vatican, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 80.6 years in 2005 to 84.5 years in 2025, representing an increase of almost 4 years over the past 2 decades.