The 10 smallest countries in the world by population, from Vatican City to the wealthy principality of Monaco

Monaco is one of the least populated countries in the world — and one of the richest.Shutterstock.com/ostill

• World Atlas identified the least populated countries based on 2022 UN population estimates.
• The luxurious principality of Monaco made the list.

Ever wondered what it's like to live in one of the least populated countries on Earth?

World Atlas found the least populated countries in the world based on 2022 population estimates from the United Nations, and the list includes high-profile territories like Monaco and Vatican City, the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.

Here are the smallest countries in the world, based on population.