Top 10 Countries in The World With The Smallest Population

Of the 234 countries in the world, here are the smallest nations in terms of population..

Is it an advantage or disadvantage for a country to have a small population? Well, there are advantages for countries to have a small population while there are also disadvantages in having a small population. Smaller population would mean lesser needs which means lesser expenses. But lesser population would also mean lesser work force that's why countries with small population have to import much of its labor force.

1.) Vatican City

Vatican City in Rome, Italy is the country in the world with the smallest population. It has a population of 800 people only.

2.) Tuvalu

Tuvalu in Oceania is the 2^nd least populated country in the world with a population of 11,500. The nation’s capital is Funafuti.

3.) Nauru

Nauru has a population of 13,000 making it the 3^rd least populated country in the world. Its capital is Yaren.

4.) Palau

Palau, which is located east of the Philippines, is the 4^th least populated country in the world with a population of 24,000. Its capital is Melekeok.

5.) San Marino

San Marino has a population of 31,000 people making it the 5^th country with the smallest population. Its capital is San Marino City with a population of about 4,000 people.

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6.) Monaco

Monaco is the world’s 65^th least populated country with 33,500 people. Its capital is also Monaco.

7.) Liechtenstein

The 7^th least populated country in the world is Liechtenstein in Europe. Its capital is Vaduz.

8.) Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis with a population of 52,000 people is the 8^th country in the world with the smallest population. Basseterre is the nation’s capital.

9.) Greenland

Greenland has a population of about 57,000 people. Its capital is Nuuk and has a population of approximately 15,000 people.

10.) Marshall Island

Marshall Island’s capital is Majuro. The country’s population is about 60,000 people making it the 10^th least populated in the world. It is part of Micronesia in Oceania.

See also

Top 10 Largest Countries in the World

Top 10 Countries in the World with the Largest Population

Top 10 Smallest Countries and Territories in the World

Top 10 Most Densely Populated Countries in the World

Top 10 Most Sparsely Populated Countries in the World

Top 10 Most Sparsely Populated Philippine Provinces

Top 10 Most Densely Populated Cities in the World

Top 10 Most Densely Populated Philippine Cities