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Vatican City: key facts and figures
Vatican City has 496 people, Italian as an official language, the Euro and 11 public holidays a year. It ranks 195th of 195 countries for total population.
496people
EURcurrency
Italianofficial language
+39calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Vatican City differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
496Population
- Annual change0%
- Aged 65 and over35.89%#2
Currency
what money is used and its official code
EuroCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeEUR
- Symbol€
- CapitalVatican City
Languages
which languages hold official status
ItalianOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type F, Type LPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+39
- Time zoneEurope/Vatican
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
11Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1Mary, Mother of God / New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany
- Feb 11Anniversary of the Lateran Treaty
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
89.2%Internet use
- E-government groupNot ranked
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
LandlockedPhysical setting
- Highest pointLow urban hill terrain
- ClimateIts climate follows the Mediterranean pattern of Rome, with hot dry summers and cooler, wetter winters.
Education
how the school system is structured
13Nursery children
- Boys5
- Girls8
- Teachers3
Economy
the size of the economy and how it is changing
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- Detailed informationAvailable on the full page
Human Development
health, schooling and development indicators
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