Holy See (Vatican City)

The Holy See (Vatican City State)
ISO: VT / null La Santa Sede (Stato della Citta del Vaticano)

📊 Quick Facts

Capital
Vatican City
Population (2024)
1,000
Total Area
N/A km²
GDP (PPP)
N/A
Government Type
ecclesiastical elective monarchy; self-described as an "absolute monarchy"
Independence
11 February 1929

🌍 Geography

Location: Southern Europe, an enclave of Rome (Italy)

Area & Boundaries

Total Area N/A km²
Land Area N/A km²
Water Area N/A km²
World Rank by Area #null
Land Boundaries 3.4 km
Coastline N/A km

Bordering Countries

Italy 3.4 km (N/A km)

Terrain & Climate

Terrain: urban; low hill

Climate: temperate; mild, rainy winters (September to May) with hot, dry summers (May to September)

Elevation

Highest Point : N/Am
Lowest Point : nullm
Mean Elevation N/Am

Natural Resources

none

👥 Demographics

Population Overview

Total Population (2024) 1,000
World Rank #null
Growth Rate null%
Urbanization null%

Age & Life Expectancy

Median Age null years
Life Expectancy null years
Birth Rate null per 1,000
Death Rate null per 1,000

Major Urban Areas

Education

Literacy Rate: null% (Male: null%, Female: null%)

💼 Economy

limited, tourism-based economy; euro user with own minted coins; produces commemorative stamps, coins, and publications to support museums and religious needs; residents pay no direct taxes; “zero deficit” plan to address budget shortfall

GDP & Economic Indicators

GDP (PPP) N/A
GDP (Official Rate) N/A
GDP per Capita (PPP) N/A
World GDP Rank #null
GDP Growth Rate null%
Unemployment Rate null%
Inflation Rate null%
Public Debt (% of GDP) null%

GDP Composition by Sector

Agriculture null%
Industry null%
Services null%

Major Industries

printing; production of coins, medals, postage stamps; mosaics, staff uniforms; worldwide banking and financial activities

Trade

Exports N/A
Imports N/A
Foreign Exchange Reserves N/A
Currency (null)

🏛️ Government

Government Type ecclesiastical elective monarchy; self-described as an "absolute monarchy"
Suffrage election of the pope is limited to cardinals under 80 years old

Executive Branch

Chief of State:

Head of Government:

Legislative Branch

📈 Social Indicators

🎨 Cultural Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage Sites 2

Notable Sites

Data Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Bank, United Nations, IMF, OECD
Reference Year: 2024
Last Updated: 2026-01-11