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GibraltarvsVatican City State (Holy See)

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Gibraltar is higher

Gibraltar records 39,329, about 51.5× the other value.

Surface area

Gibraltar is higher

Gibraltar records 10 km², about 20.4× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇬🇮 Gibraltar39,329
🇻🇦 Vatican City State (Holy See)764

Gibraltar’s population is about 51.5× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 38,565.

Surface area

🇬🇮 Gibraltar10 km²
🇻🇦 Vatican City State (Holy See)0 km²

Gibraltar’s surface area is about 20.4× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 10 km².

Population density

🇬🇮 Gibraltar3,933 /km²
🇻🇦 Vatican City State (Holy See)1,559 /km²

Gibraltar’s population density is 152% higher than that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 2,374 /km².

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Gibraltar

Vatican City

Population

39,329

764

Surface area

10 km²

0 km²

Population density

3,933 /km²

1,559 /km²

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Gibraltar pound · GIP · £

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Gibraltar

Vatican

Phone code

+350

+379

Internet domain

.gi

.va

ISO codes

GI / GIB

VA / VAT

Time zone

Europe/Gibraltar

Europe/Vatican

Native name

Gibraltar

Vaticano

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About Gibraltar

Perched at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory known for its iconic limestone promontory, bustling port, and unique blend of Mediterranean and British influences.

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About Vatican City State (Holy See)

Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world, an independent enclave within the city of Rome and the spiritual and administrative heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Ruled by the Pope, it is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and priceless treasures of art and faith. Despite its tiny size, its influence is global.

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Gibraltar & Vatican City State (Holy See): Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Gibraltar?

The capital of Gibraltar is Gibraltar.

What is the population of Gibraltar?

Gibraltar has a recorded population of approximately 39,329 people.

How big is Gibraltar?

Gibraltar covers an area of about 10 km².

What is the population density of Gibraltar?

Gibraltar has a population density of roughly 3,933 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What currency is used in Gibraltar?

Gibraltar uses the Gibraltar pound (GIP), with the symbol £.

Where is Gibraltar located?

Gibraltar is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What are people from Gibraltar called?

People from Gibraltar are referred to as Gibraltar.

What is the phone calling code for Gibraltar?

The international dialing code for Gibraltar is +350.

What is the internet domain for Gibraltar?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Gibraltar is .gi.

What time zone is Gibraltar in?

Gibraltar uses the Europe/Gibraltar time zone.

What is Gibraltar known for?

Perched at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory known for its iconic limestone promontory, bustling port, and unique blend of Mediterranean and British influences.

What is the capital of Vatican City State (Holy See)?

The capital of Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vatican City.

What is the population of Vatican City State (Holy See)?

Vatican City State (Holy See) has a recorded population of approximately 764 people.

How big is Vatican City State (Holy See)?

Vatican City State (Holy See) covers an area of about 0 km².

What is the population density of Vatican City State (Holy See)?

Vatican City State (Holy See) has a population density of roughly 1,559 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What currency is used in Vatican City State (Holy See)?

Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Vatican City State (Holy See) located?

Vatican City State (Holy See) is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Vatican City State (Holy See)?

The native name of Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vaticano.

What are people from Vatican City State (Holy See) called?

People from Vatican City State (Holy See) are referred to as Vatican.

What is the phone calling code for Vatican City State (Holy See)?

The international dialing code for Vatican City State (Holy See) is +379.

What is the internet domain for Vatican City State (Holy See)?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vatican City State (Holy See) is .va.

What time zone is Vatican City State (Holy See) in?

Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Europe/Vatican time zone.

What is Vatican City State (Holy See) known for?

Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world, an independent enclave within the city of Rome and the spiritual and administrative heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Ruled by the Pope, it is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and priceless treasures of art and faith. Despite its tiny size, its influence is global.