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Population
Surface area
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Italy’s population is about 77,163× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 58,951,940.
Italy’s surface area is about 616,469× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 302,070 km².
Vatican City State (Holy See)’s population density is 699% higher than that of Italy, a difference of 1,364 /km².
Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Vatican City State (Holy See), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
GDP per capita data is unavailable for Vatican City State (Holy See), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Rome
Vatican City
58,952,704
764
302,070 km²
0 km²
195 /km²
1,559 /km²
$2.38 trillion · 2024
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$40,385 · 2024
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Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
Italian
Vatican
+39
+379
.it
.va
IT / ITA
VA / VAT
Europe/Rome
Europe/Vatican
Italia
Vaticano
| Measure | Italy | Vatican City State (Holy See) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Rome | Vatican City |
| Population | 58,952,704 | 764 |
| Surface area | 302,070 km² | 0 km² |
| Population density | 195 /km² | 1,559 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.38 trillion · 2024 | — |
| GDP per capita | $40,385 · 2024 | — |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Italian | Vatican |
| Phone code | +39 | +379 |
| Internet domain | .it | .va |
| ISO codes | IT / ITA | VA / VAT |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome | Europe/Vatican |
| Native name | Italia | Vaticano |
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Italy, a boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe, ignites the imagination with its lush landscapes, storied cities, and culinary legacy. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the vibrant streets of Rome, it fuses antiquity and contemporary flair into a unified marvel.
Full Italy profile →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.
Full Vatican City State (Holy See) profile →The capital of Italy is Rome.
Italy has a recorded population of approximately 58,952,704 people.
Italy covers an area of about 302,070 km².
Italy has a population density of roughly 195 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Italy has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.38 trillion as of 2024.
Italy has a GDP per capita of approximately $40,385.
Italy uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Italy is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Italy is Italia.
People from Italy are referred to as Italian.
The international dialing code for Italy is +39.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Italy is .it.
Italy uses the Europe/Rome time zone.
Italy, a boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe, ignites the imagination with its lush landscapes, storied cities, and culinary legacy. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the vibrant streets of Rome, it fuses antiquity and contemporary flair into a unified marvel.
The capital of Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vatican City.
Vatican City State (Holy See) has a recorded population of approximately 764 people.
Vatican City State (Holy See) covers an area of about 0 km².
Vatican City State (Holy See) has a population density of roughly 1,559 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Vatican City State (Holy See) is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vaticano.
People from Vatican City State (Holy See) are referred to as Vatican.
The international dialing code for Vatican City State (Holy See) is +379.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vatican City State (Holy See) is .va.
Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Europe/Vatican time zone.
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.