Absolute monarchies
7 countries where the monarch rules, not just reigns.
Absolute monarchy5 in Asia, 1 in Africa, 1 in Europe
| # | Country | Population | GNI per capita | Continent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Saudi Arabia | 36,973,555 | $36,070 | Asia |
| 2 |  United Arab Emirates | 11,513,149 | $51,550 | Asia |
| 3 |  Oman | 5,494,691 | $19,520 | Asia |
| 4 |  Qatar | 2,972,215 | $74,330 | Asia |
| 5 |  Eswatini | 1,256,174 | $3,730 | Africa |
| 6 |  Brunei | 466,330 | $34,790 | Asia |
| 7 |  Vatican City | 882 | — | Europe |
Questions
- How many absolute monarchies are there?
- 7. 7 countries where the monarch rules, not just reigns.
- Which has the largest population?
- Saudi Arabia, with 37 million people. Then the United Arab Emirates (12 million people).
- Where are they?
- 5 in Asia, 1 in Africa, 1 in Europe.
- How is the list made?
- It is a filter over the independent states on Kartavera — absolute monarchy — using the same figures as the atlas and its rankings. Territories are not included. Open it on the map to change any condition.
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Figures: area from Wikidata, population, GNI and life expectancy from the World Bank, forms of government from the CIA World Factbook. All sources.