How Many Countries Are in Europe?
The number of countries in Europe depends on the definition used. The United Nations Statistics Division groups 44 countries under Europe. However, this number rises when you include transcontinental countries (Russia, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, and Cyprus, which are partly or wholly in Europe geographically or politically). The European Union has 27 member states. Europe is home to some of the smallest countries in the world — Vatican City (0.44 km²), Monaco (2 km²), and San Marino — as well as Russia, the world's largest country by area.
Countries
53
Population
0.7B
% of total
21.2%
continents
1
Complete list
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Russia | 146.03M |
| 2 |  Germany | 83.49M |
| 3 |  United Kingdom | 69.28M |
| 4 |  France | 66.35M |
| 5 |  Italy | 58.93M |
| 6 |  Spain | 49.32M |
| 7 |  Poland | 37.39M |
| 8 |  Ukraine | 32.86M |
| 9 |  Romania | 19.04M |
| 10 |  Netherlands | 18.10M |
| 11 |  Belgium | 11.83M |
| 12 |  Czechia | 10.88M |
| 13 |  Portugal | 10.75M |
| 14 |  Sweden | 10.61M |
| 15 |  Greece | 10.40M |
| 16 |  Hungary | 9.54M |
| 17 |  Austria | 9.20M |
| 18 |  Belarus | 9.11M |
| 19 |  Switzerland | 9.08M |
| 20 |  Serbia | 6.57M |
| 21 |  Bulgaria | 6.44M |
| 22 |  Denmark | 6.01M |
| 23 |  Finland | 5.65M |
| 24 |  Norway | 5.61M |
| 25 |  Ireland | 5.46M |
| 26 |  Slovakia | 5.41M |
| 27 |  Croatia | 3.87M |
| 28 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.42M |
| 29 |  Lithuania | 2.89M |
| 30 |  Moldova | 2.75M |
| 31 |  Albania | 2.36M |
| 32 |  Slovenia | 2.13M |
| 33 |  Latvia | 1.83M |
| 34 |  North Macedonia | 1.82M |
| 35 |  Kosovo | 1.59M |
| 36 |  Cyprus | 1.44M |
| 37 |  Estonia | 1.37M |
| 38 |  Luxembourg | 682.0K |
| 39 |  Montenegro | 623.3K |
| 40 |  Malta | 574.3K |
| 41 |  Iceland | 391.8K |
| 42 |  Jersey | 103.3K |
| 43 |  Andorra | 88.4K |
| 44 |  Isle of Man | 84.5K |
| 45 |  Guernsey | 64.8K |
| 46 |  Faroe Islands | 54.9K |
| 47 |  Liechtenstein | 40.9K |
| 48 |  Monaco | 38.4K |
| 49 |  Gibraltar | 38.0K |
| 50 |  San Marino | 34.1K |
| 51 |  Åland Islands | 30.7K |
| 52 |  Svalbard and Jan Mayen | 2.5K |
| 53 |  Vatican City | 882 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries are in Europe?
The answer depends on the definition: 44 by the UN Statistics Division, 50 if all transcontinental nations are included, 27 in the European Union. Most geography courses use 44–50 countries.
How many countries are in the European Union?
The European Union has 27 member states as of 2024, following the UK's exit (Brexit) on January 31, 2020.
What is the smallest country in Europe?
Vatican City is the smallest country in Europe and the world, with an area of just 0.44 km² and a population of about 800 people.