MigrantoVatican Diaspora
313 Vatican citizens live abroad — 0% of the population of Vatican City
Vatican diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 100% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Chile | 311 |
| Slovakia | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Finland | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
By region
99% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Vatican diaspora in numbers
Most Vatican citizens abroad live in Chile
99% of the diaspora lives in Chile, while the next country accounts for just 1%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 91% to 99%, and today that country is Chile.
Vatican diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2005 | 52 |
| 2010 | 74 |
| 2015 | 128 |
| 2020 | 284 |
| 2024 | 313 |
Largest communities over time
Vatican citizens living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Chile | Slovakia | Bulgaria | Denmark | Estonia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 122 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 282 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 311 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Vatican citizens in each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Vatican citizens live outside Vatican City?
Around 313 Vatican citizens live abroad, the world's #230 largest diaspora.
Where do most Vatican citizens abroad live?
Most Vatican citizens live in Chile, Slovakia and Bulgaria — these three countries account for about 100% of all Vatican citizens living abroad.
Which country has the largest Vatican population outside Vatican City?
Chile is home to the largest Vatican community abroad — 311 people, about 99% of all Vatican citizens living abroad.
Is the Vatican diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Vatican citizens living abroad has grown from 128 to 313, about 145%.
Where does the data on the Vatican diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Vatican City who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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