How big is Vatican City?

Vatican City covers about 49 hectares (121 acres), measured from its OpenStreetMap boundary. It is the smallest country in the world, small enough to fit inside Central Park about 6.9 times.

acres: 121
hectares: 49.2
km²: 0.49
square miles: 0.19
football fields: 91.9

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A country inside a city

Vatican City is an independent state entirely surrounded by Rome. Most of its border follows old walls, and St Peter's Square opens onto the city on the east side.

Measured from the map

Published figures for the Vatican's area vary slightly. The size on this page is measured from the boundary mapped in OpenStreetMap.

How it compares

0.07%of the area of the Little Giant Fire
121acres
91.9American football fields
68.9soccer pitches
14%of the area of Central Park
0.099%of the area of Lake Tahoe

Questions people ask

Is Vatican City the smallest country in the world?

Yes, by both area and population.

How many Vatican Cities fit in Central Park?

About 6.9.

How big is Vatican City in acres?

About 121 acres, measured from its mapped boundary.

Where the numbers come from

Outline measured at 121 acres (0.49 km²) on the WGS84 ellipsoid. Outline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (source), licence: ODbL 1.0.