Least Densely Populated Countries (2026) (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
Some countries have vast empty spaces. {#1} is the least densely populated at {#1_value} per km².
Greenland leads with population density (per km²) of 0.
Mongolia ranks #2 at 2.
Australia ranks #3 at 3.
Namibia ranks #4 at 4.
Iceland ranks #5 at 4.
Bottom 25 Countries by Population Density (per km²)
| # | Country | Population Density (per km²) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Greenland | 0 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Mongolia | 2 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Australia | 3 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Namibia | 4 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Iceland | 4 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Guyana | 4 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Suriname | 4 | 2023 |
| 8 |  Libya | 4 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Botswana | 4 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Canada | 5 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Mauritania | 5 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Kazakhstan | 8 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Central African Republic | 8 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Russian Federation | 9 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Gabon | 10 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Bolivia | 11 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Norway | 15 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Chad | 15 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Turkmenistan | 16 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Saudi Arabia | 16 | 2023 |
| 21 |  New Caledonia | 16 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Oman | 16 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Argentina | 17 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Paraguay | 17 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Belize | 18 | 2023 |
Data from 216 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the lowest population density (per km²) in 2023?
Greenland has the lowest population density (per km²) at 0 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 216 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.