Least Populated Countries in the World (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
While India and China each hold over a billion people, some nations have populations smaller than a single city. Here are the 25 least populated countries in 2024.
Tuvalu leads with population of 9,646.
Nauru ranks #2 at 11,947.
Palau ranks #3 at 17,695.
St. Martin (French part) ranks #4 at 26,129.
San Marino ranks #5 at 33,977.
Bottom 25 Countries by Population
| # | Country | Population | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tuvalu | 9,646 | 2024 |
| 2 |  Nauru | 11,947 | 2024 |
| 3 |  Palau | 17,695 | 2024 |
| 4 |  St. Martin (French part) | 26,129 | 2024 |
| 5 |  San Marino | 33,977 | 2024 |
| 6 |  Marshall Islands | 37,548 | 2024 |
| 7 |  Monaco | 38,631 | 2024 |
| 8 |  Gibraltar | 39,329 | 2024 |
| 9 |  British Virgin Islands | 39,471 | 2024 |
| 10 |  Liechtenstein | 40,450 | 2024 |
| 11 |  Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 43,350 | 2024 |
| 12 |  Northern Mariana Islands | 44,278 | 2024 |
| 13 |  Turks and Caicos Islands | 46,535 | 2024 |
| 14 |  American Samoa | 46,765 | 2024 |
| 15 |  St. Kitts and Nevis | 46,843 | 2024 |
| 16 |  Faroe Islands | 54,681 | 2024 |
| 17 |  Greenland | 56,836 | 2024 |
| 18 |  Bermuda | 64,636 | 2024 |
| 19 |  Dominica | 66,205 | 2024 |
| 20 |  Cayman Islands | 74,457 | 2024 |
| 21 |  Andorra | 81,938 | 2024 |
| 22 |  Isle of Man | 84,160 | 2024 |
| 23 |  Antigua and Barbuda | 93,772 | 2024 |
| 24 |  St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 100,616 | 2024 |
| 25 |  Tonga | 104,175 | 2024 |
Data from 217 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the lowest population in 2024?
Tuvalu has the lowest population at 9,646 in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 217 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.