Least Populated Countries of the World

How many can you name? (With inputs from Parvathi Anil Kumar)

Vatican City; Population: 500 to 900

The world’s smallest country by both area and population. Situated in Rome, Vatican City is the spiritual hub of Catholics.

Niue; Population: 1,821

A secluded Pacific paradise that is a self-governing island in free association with New Zealand.

Tokelau; Population: 2,608

Three tropical atolls make up this New Zealand territory. Tokelau is only accessible by boat.

Falkland Islands; Population: 3,469

Its small population resides mostly in Stanley, the capital, and is best known for its untamed beauty, penguins, and history related to the 1982 Falklands War.

Montserrat; Population: 4,359

In the 1990s, volcanic eruptions decimated a large portion of Montserrat. The northern region remains densely populated and lushly green.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon; Population: 5,574

The last remnant of New France, it is a French territory off the coast of Canada.

Tuvalu; Population: 9,492

The Pacific island nation is among the smallest and most climate-vulnerable countries in the world.