San Marino
Country statistics · 1990–present
San Marino at a Glance
San Marino is home to 33,977 people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing significant natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $76,384, it is a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Life expectancy at birth stands at 85.8 years, among the highest in the world.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 33,977 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 4.2 and a death rate of 7.5 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -3.3 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -112 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
San Marino is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $3 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $76,384 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Real GDP growth is projected at 1.3% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 4.4% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 85.8 years (2024), among the highest in the world. Current health expenditure per person is $3,924 (2023), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.9% (2022), reflecting near-universal literacy. 97.4% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 100.0% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.