This is a list of countries and territories in
Europe by
population density. Data are from the United Nations unless otherwise specified.[1][2]
Abkhazia,
Georgia and
South Ossetia are each bordered on the north by the
Greater Caucasus, and may have some territory north of these mountains and thus in Europe by the
most common definition. These three, as well as
Armenia and
Azerbaijan would have more territory or all of their territory in Europe using a more expansive definition.
Some countries in the
Caucasus, as well as
Greenland and the geopolitical subdivisions of the island of Cyprus (
Akrotiri and Dhekelia,
Cyprus and
Northern Cyprus) are not considered geographically European, but are listed here because of their cultural connections to the continent.
There is some discussion about whether
Kosovo should be recognised as a separate country. De facto it can be considered as one, but de jure recognition
is not clear-cut.
European countries and territories by population density
Figures are for the European portion of the given countries listed, unless given in italics. Total density and other details may be found in the associated note.
^Population: 764 residents regardless of citizenship, 618 citizens regardless of residence, 246 resident citizens.[5]
Area: The
De Agostini Atlas Calendar listed the area of Vatican City as 0.44 km2 in its 1930 edition[6] but corrected it to 0.49 km2 in its 1945–46 edition.[7] The figure of 0.44 km2 is still widely cited by many sources despite its inaccuracy.
^ Population estimate is from the CIA.[8] The
Bailiwick of Guernsey comprises
Guernsey proper (64,037),[9] Alderney (2,141)[10] and Sark (562).[11] The UN estimate of 63,544 may exclude the smaller islands.
^ Includes
Crimea (87/km²) and other territory annexed by Russia but internationally recognized as part of Ukraine.[25]
^ Comprising
European Russia. Excludes annexations that are internationally recognized as part of Ukraine. Overall density is 8.5/km² when including
North Asia (2.8/km²).[26]
^ An integral but autonomous region of Finland. Classified as a territory by the
ISO 3166-1.
^ European portion is about 5% of total area and 4% of total population, with the rest in
Central Asia. Nine districts are entirely in Europe, but the
Ural river runs through the middle of four districts (
Akzhaik,
Inder,
Makhambet, and
Atyrau). Value given is a point estimate between entirely excluding (4.8/km²) or including (6.2/km²) these four districts. Overall density is 7.2/km².[27]
^Area figure is from the CIA.[28] An integral part of Norway. Classified as a territory by the
ISO 3166-1, which groups it with the uninhabited
Jan Mayen (377 km2).[29]
^ An unknown portion may lie north of the Caucasus, so total figures are given.[30][31]De facto state with limited recognition. Internationally recognized as part of
Georgia.
^ Approximately 3,040 km2[32] lies north of the Caucasus with an unknown population, so total figures are given. Excluding
Abkhazia and
South Ossetia.[33]Some definitions place the Europe-Asia border inside of Georgia.
^ An unknown portion may lie north of the Caucasus, so total figures are given.[34][35]De facto state with limited recognition. Internationally recognized as part of
Georgia.
^ Culturally but often not geographically in Europe, so total figures are given. Part of the
island of Cyprus.[36]
^ Culturally but often not geographically in Europe, so total figures are given.
^ Culturally tied to Europe but not a geographic part of it, so total figures are given.
^ Culturally but often not geographically in Europe, so total figures are given. Part of the
island of Cyprus and claimed by the state of
Cyprus.[38][39]
^"World Population Prospects, 2023 Revision". United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, Population Estimates and Projections Section. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2023.