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Antarctica

Antarctic

Population

1K

World Bank, 2025

Area

14,000,000 km²

GDP

—

World Bank, 2025

GDP Per Capita

—

World Bank, 2025

Life Expectancy

—

World Bank, 2025

Capital

—

Antarctica is a country a territory in the Antarctic region. As of 2025, it has a population of 1K and covers an area of 14,000,000 km². Antarctica is an island nation with no land borders.

How Large Is Antarctica's Economy?

Antarctica is classified as a low-income economy by World Bank standards, located in Antarctic. Detailed GDP figures are not yet available for this territory. Antarctica does not have a single official currency. As a non-UN member territory, Antarctica's trade operates under bilateral agreements.

GDP

—

World Bank, 2025

GDP Per Capita

—

World Bank, 2025

GDP Growth

—

Unemployment

—

Inflation

—

Currencies

—

What Are Antarctica's Demographics?

With 1K people, Antarctica is a nation of 1K people. At 0 people per km², the country is sparsely populated. The country recognizes 0 official languages, including .

Population

1K

World Bank, 2025

Life Expectancy

—

World Bank, 2025

Infant Mortality

—

Literacy Rate

—

Languages

—

CO₂ Per Capita

—

Where Is Antarctica Located?

Antarctica covers 14,000,000 km² (5,405,000 sq miles) and shares no land borders. The country sits within the Antarctic region, subregion, spanning Antarctica. the national capital serves as the seat of government and administrative capital of Antarctica. The country spans 8 time zones, ranging from UTC-03:00 to UTC+12:00. Recognized internationally by ISO codes AQ and ATA, Antarctica is a dependent or non-self-governing territory and not a full UN member. Its 0 currencies () reflect its trade arrangements within its particular governance status.

Area

14,000,000 km²

Region

Antarctic

Subregion

—

Capital

—

Timezones

UTC-03:00

Continents

Antarctica

Data sourced from World Bank Open Data. Last updated: April 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions about Antarctica

What is the population of Antarctica?

Antarctica has a population of 1K as of 2025, according to World Bank data.

What is the capital of Antarctica?

Antarctica does not have a universally recognized capital city.

What region is Antarctica in?

Antarctica is located in Antarctic. It is part of the continent of Antarctica.

What is the size of Antarctica?

Antarctica covers an area of 14,000,000 km² (5,405,428 square miles). The population density is approximately 0.0 people per km².

Is Antarctica a member of the United Nations?

Antarctica is not currently a full member of the United Nations.

What is Antarctica's GDP?

Data not available.

What is Antarctica's GDP per capita?

Data not available.

What is Antarctica's inflation rate?

Data not available.

What is the population density of Antarctica?

Antarctica has a population density of 0 people per km², making it sparsely populated.

What is the life expectancy in Antarctica?

Data not available.

What is the total area of Antarctica?

Antarctica has a total land area of 14,000,000 km² (5,405,000 sq miles). This measurement covers the country's total sovereign territory as recorded by international geographic databases.

How many countries does Antarctica border?

Antarctica does not share any land borders with other countries. It is entirely surrounded by water, making it an island or island-group nation.

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Quick Facts

Official Name
Antarctica
Capital
—
Region
Antarctic
Languages
—
Currency
—
UN Member
No
Independent
No
ISO Codes
AQ / ATA

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Data sources: World Bank (2023), REST Countries API

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