What is the population of San Marino in 2026?
San Marino has a population of 34,109 people (2025 estimate), which is 220th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Most Serene Republic of San Marino
Population 2025
34,109
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+0.39%
+132 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
564/km²
60 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
48.6 years
Life expectancy 85.8 years
Our World in Data, 2025About San Marino
With a population of 34,109, San Marino ranks 218th globally and occupies just 60 km² in Europe, making it one of the continent's smallest territories. Its exceptionally high population density of 564 people per km² reflects an almost entirely urban society, with 97% of residents living in towns. The country borders Italy and has Italian as its official language.
San Marino's population is notably aging, with a median age of 48.6 years and life expectancy reaching 85.8 years—among Europe's highest. The fertility rate of 1.2 births per woman, combined with annual growth of 0.4%, points to a slowly expanding but aging demographic. The economy is prosperous, with GDP per capita at $59,871, substantially above European averages. The official currency is the euro, and governance takes the unique form of a diarchy, a system the country has maintained since its establishment in 301.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- City of San Marino
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- SM · SMR
- Demonym
- Sammarinese
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- Government
- Diarchy, Parliamentary republic
- State inception
- 301
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +378
- Internet TLD
- .sm
- Land neighbours
- 1
Languages
- Italian
Demographics
Economy
Not published for San Marino: Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Not published for San Marino: Obesity Rate.
Education
Not published for San Marino: Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Not published for San Marino: Renewable Energy, Protected Areas, CO₂ Emissions.
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Not published for San Marino: Happiness Index.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for San Marino.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 12.3%
- Age 15–64
- 65.3%
- Age 65+
- 22.4%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 2 | 6 |
| 95-99 | 19 | 59 |
| 90-94 | 125 | 226 |
| 85-89 | 295 | 438 |
| 80-84 | 491 | 603 |
| 75-79 | 700 | 794 |
| 70-74 | 841 | 890 |
| 65-69 | 1,020 | 1,020 |
| 60-64 | 1,373 | 1,349 |
| 55-59 | 1,502 | 1,573 |
| 50-54 | 1,450 | 1,484 |
| 45-49 | 1,272 | 1,377 |
| 40-44 | 1,015 | 1,073 |
| 35-39 | 851 | 879 |
| 30-34 | 788 | 820 |
| 25-29 | 870 | 810 |
| 20-24 | 912 | 834 |
| 15-19 | 899 | 811 |
| 10-14 | 866 | 811 |
| 5-9 | 678 | 664 |
| 0-4 | 548 | 551 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 12,947 |
| 1960 | 15,428 |
| 1970 | 18,168 |
| 1980 | 21,585 |
| 1990 | 23,475 |
| 2000 | 26,799 |
| 2010 | 30,624 |
| 2020 | 34,769 |
| 2030 | 33,742 |
| 2040 | 33,969 |
| 2050 | 33,696 |
| 2060 | 32,572 |
| 2070 | 31,412 |
| 2080 | 31,052 |
| 2090 | 31,227 |
| 2100 | 31,165 |
How San Marino Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- San Marino34K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| San Marino | 34K |
Countries Bordering San Marino
1 land border.
- Italy58.9M · −0.06%
San Marino Population FAQ
Is the population of San Marino growing or shrinking?
San Marino's population is growing at +0.39% per year, a change of roughly 132 people annually.
What is the capital of San Marino?
The capital of San Marino is City of San Marino.
How densely populated is San Marino?
San Marino has 564/km² across 60 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in San Marino?
Life expectancy at birth in San Marino is 85.8 years (2024).
What is the median age in San Marino?
The median age in San Marino is 48.6 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is San Marino in?
San Marino is in Europe.