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San Marino population overview
San Marino is the 49th most populous of 50 countries and territories in Europe. The United Nations put the population at 34,402 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.1% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 0 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 200 births (5.8 per 1,000 people) and 299 deaths (8.7 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 131 people. The infant mortality rate is 1 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 15,428 in 1960 to 34,109 in 2025 — a change of +121.1%, or +1.2% per year on average. It peaked at 34,770 in 2020 and has declined 1% since.
Demographically, the median age is 49.1 years; life expectancy at birth is 86 years; women have on average 1.2 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 11.9% of residents are under 15 and 23.1% are 65 or older (2025); 97.2% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is San Marino. San Marino covers 60 km², giving a population density of about 574 people per km². GDP was $2.03B in 2023 — about $59,871 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
San Marino population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 34,426 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 34,402 |
| World rank | #222 of 238 |
| Rank in Europe | #49 of 50 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate | +0.1% |
| Births per year est. | 200 |
| Deaths per year est. | 299 |
| Net migration per year est. | +131 |
| Birth rate | 5.8 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 8.7 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 1 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 96.8 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 49.1 years |
| Life expectancy | 86 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.2 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 97.2% |
| Surface area 2023 | 60 km² |
| Population density | 574 per km² |
| Capital | San Marino |
| GDP (current US$) 2023 | $2.03B |
| GDP per capita 2023 | $59,871 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
San Marino population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 34,426 | – | – |
| 2025 | 34,109 | +132 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 33,977 | +117 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 33,860 | +105 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 33,755 | -497 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 34,252 | -518 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 34,770 | +1,873 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 32,897 | -373 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 33,270 | +3,434 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 29,836 | +3,037 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 26,799 | +1,641 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 25,158 | +1,683 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 23,475 | +990 | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 22,485 | +900 | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 21,585 | +2,539 | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 19,046 | +878 | +0.9% |
| 1970 | 18,168 | +863 | +1% |
| 1965 | 17,305 | +1,877 | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 15,428 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About San Marino
Population over time
- From 15,428 in 1960 to 34,426 today — up 123.1%.
- Population peaked at 34,770 in 2020 and is down 1% since.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.4% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 85.8 years (2024), up 12.6 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.2 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 4.2 births vs 7.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Deaths outnumber births — natural decrease of 3.3 per 1,000 a year.
Age structure
- 11.9% of the population is under 15 and 23.1% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 10.1% in 1960 — the population is aging.
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 16.7% of land area (2023).
- Cover has been essentially stable since 1990 (+0 points).
Urban population (% of total)
- 97.2% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 48.9% in 1960 (+48.3 points).
- Became majority-urban around 1962.
Economy
- GDP: $2.03B in 2023.
- Nominal GDP is up 20.8% since 2013.
- That works out to $59,871 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Consumer-price inflation: 2.3% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 97.4% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 120.3 per 100 people (2022) — more subscriptions than people.
San Marino in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of San Marino in 2026?
As of October 2026, San Marino has an estimated population of 34,426. The United Nations estimated 34,402 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.1% annual growth rate.
Is the population of San Marino growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.1% per year — roughly 0 more people every day. Each year there are about 200 births and 299 deaths, with net migration of +131.
What is the population density of San Marino?
About 574 people per square kilometre: 34,426 people living on 60 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in San Marino?
The median age is 49.1 years, and life expectancy at birth is 86 years. 11.9% of the population is under 15 and 23.1% is 65 or older (2025).
How does San Marino rank by population?
San Marino is the 222nd most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 49th in Europe, with less than 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of San Marino changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 15,428; by 2025 it had grown to 34,109 (+121.1%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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British Virgin IslandsSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.1%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.