Country profile · Europe & Central Asia

🇸🇲 San Marino

High income. Capital San Marino. Full World Bank, WHO, ILO & OECD indicator profile across 37 measures, with regional peers and rankings.

34K
Population
$2 billion
GDP
$59,880
GDP / capita
85.7 years
Life expectancy
Europe & Central Asia High income Capital: San Marino

San Marino on the global income map

San Marino (SMR) plotted alongside its largest economic peers on GDP per capita and the Human Development Index. Bubble area scales with population; color encodes income tier; gold rings mark OECD members.

San Marino on the global income map San Marino positioned on the GDP-per-capita / HDI plane against its largest economic peers. 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 $200 $1K $10K $100K GDP per capita (USD, log scale) Human Development Index (0–1) India — GDP/cap $2,695 · lower-middle income IND China — GDP/cap $13,303 · upper-middle income CHN United States — GDP/cap $84,534 · high income · OECD USA Indonesia — GDP/cap $4,925 · upper-middle income IDN Pakistan — GDP/cap $1,479 · lower-middle income Nigeria — GDP/cap $1,084 · low income Brazil — GDP/cap $10,311 · upper-middle income Bangladesh — GDP/cap $2,593 · lower-middle income Russian Federation — GDP/cap $14,889 · high income Ethiopia — GDP/cap $1,134 · low income Mexico — GDP/cap $14,186 · high income · OECD Japan — GDP/cap $32,487 · high income · OECD Egypt, Arab Rep. — GDP/cap $3,338 · lower-middle income Philippines — GDP/cap $3,985 · lower-middle income Congo, Dem. Rep. — GDP/cap $649 · low income Viet Nam — GDP/cap $4,717 · upper-middle income Iran, Islamic Rep. — GDP/cap $5,190 · upper-middle income Turkiye — GDP/cap $15,893 · high income · OECD Germany — GDP/cap $56,104 · high income · OECD Thailand — GDP/cap $7,347 · upper-middle income United Kingdom — GDP/cap $53,246 · high income · OECD Tanzania — GDP/cap $1,187 · lower-middle income France — GDP/cap $46,103 · high income · OECD South Africa — GDP/cap $6,267 · upper-middle income Italy — GDP/cap $40,385 · high income · OECD Kenya — GDP/cap $2,132 · lower-middle income Myanmar — GDP/cap $1,359 · lower-middle income Colombia — GDP/cap $7,919 · upper-middle income · OECD Korea, Rep. — GDP/cap $36,239 · high income · OECD Sudan — GDP/cap $985 · low income San Marino — GDP/cap $59,880 · high income Income tier Low Lower-middle Upper-middle High OECD member

Indicators tracked

37

Across 8 topic areas

GDP per capita

$59,880

Latest WB report

Population

34K

UN estimate

OECD member

No

Outside OECD harmonized stats

Population
34K
GDP
$2 billion
GDP per Capita
$59,880
Life Expectancy
85.7 years

Overview

San Marino has a population of 34K, making it the 213th-most populous country out of 217 tracked in Europe & Central Asia.

Its economy totals $2 billion — ranked 192nd globally by total GDP. GDP per capita stands at $59,880, placing it in the High income category.

Life expectancy at birth is 85.7 years (ranked 2nd globally), reflecting overall health outcomes as measured by the World Bank.

The capital is San Marino.

👥 Demographics

Fertility Rate
1.1
2023
Population
34K
2024
Population Ages 0-14
12.3%
2024
Population Ages 65+
22.4%
2024
Population Density
564.3/km²
2023
Population Growth Rate
0.3%
2024
Urban Population
97.2%
2024

💰 Economy

Foreign Direct Investment
$-18,112,873.575
2023
GDP (Current USD)
$2 billion
2023
GDP Growth Rate
0.4%
2023
GDP Per Capita (Current USD)
$59,879.717
2023
GNI Per Capita
$53,890
2023
Government Debt (% of GDP)
99.9%
2023
Inflation (Consumer Prices)
1.2%
2024
Trade (% of GDP)
341.0%
2023

🏥 Health

Health Expenditure (% of GDP)
6.6%
2023
Infant Mortality Rate
1.4 per 1,000
2023
Life Expectancy at Birth
85.7 years
2023
Maternal Mortality Ratio
8
2023
Physicians (per 1,000 people)
4.6 per 1,000
2023
Under-5 Mortality Rate
1.4 per 1,000
2023

📚 Education

Education Expenditure (% of GDP)
2.9%
2022
Literacy Rate (Adult)
99.9
2022
School Enrollment (Primary)
93.5
2024
School Enrollment (Secondary)
60.4
2024
School Enrollment (Tertiary)
57.5
2024
Youth Literacy Rate
100
2022

🌍 Environment

Forest Area
16.7
2023

🏗️ Infrastructure

Access to Clean Water
100.0%
2024
Access to Electricity
100.0%
2023
Access to Sanitation
90.2%
2024
Internet Users
87.0%
2023
Mobile Subscriptions
120.3
2022

⚖️ Social

Intentional Homicides
3.6
2002
Net Migration
37
2024

💼 Labor & Wages

Average Monthly Earnings
$2,314/mo
2022
PPP Conversion Factor (GDP)
0.70
2023

🫀 Disease Burden

Key causes of death and disease risk in San Marino. Source: WHO Global Health Observatory.

Road Traffic Deaths
5.9
per 100K
Suicide Rate
33.5
per 100K
Maternal Mortality
8
per 100K births

Sources: WHO Global Health Observatory. NCD mortality rate: latest available. Rates are age-standardized per 100,000 population. Premature NCD risk covers cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease.

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What the data says about San Marino

Every figure on this profile is a single measurement drawn from an official international dataset, and each one carries assumptions worth understanding before drawing conclusions. Income and output are reported at market exchange rates in current dollars, so they move with currency swings as well as real growth, and national averages can hide wide gaps between regions and households. Health and demographic measures are period estimates compiled from vital registration, surveys, and statistical models, and their reporting year often lags the present by one to three years. Reading several indicators together, rather than fixating on a single headline number, is what turns a row of statistics into a grounded picture of how people in this country actually live, work, and age.

San Marino sits in Europe & Central Asia with a population of 34K, placing it 213th out of 217 countries by headcount. Its capital, San Marino, anchors a High income economy with total GDP of $2 billion — ranked 192nd globally — and GDP per capita of $59,880. This combination of demographic scale and economic output shapes everything from household purchasing power and domestic market depth to the country's weight in regional trade flows and international development programmes.

Life expectancy at birth in San Marino is 85.7 years, ranking 2nd worldwide and offering a summary read on healthcare access, nutrition, sanitation, and long-run living standards. The World Bank's World Development Indicators, combined with the WHO Global Health Observatory and ILO ILOSTAT wage statistics, expose 37 data points across 8 thematic areas — from fertility and urbanisation to CO₂ emissions, school enrolment, and labour-force participation. Reading these indicators together, rather than in isolation, is what turns headline numbers into a grounded portrait of how people actually live.

Use the indicator tables below to track trajectories over time, jump to San Marino's placement on specific rankings such as GDP, population density, or life expectancy, and open the side-by-side Compare view to benchmark against peers inside Europe & Central Asia or across income groups. Because all figures come from official, CC BY 4.0-licensed datasets with clear vintages, you can cite them directly in research or journalism. Where a field reads "N/A", the upstream agency has not yet released that value for San Marino — we never fabricate estimates or carry forward stale values, so missing points stay visible rather than quietly filled in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the data for San Marino come from?

Data for San Marino is sourced from the World Bank Open Data catalog, WHO Global Health Observatory, and ILO ILOSTAT (for average wages and working hours). These are official, publicly available datasets.

How current is the data for San Marino?

Data availability varies by indicator. Most recent data points range from 2020 to 2024, depending on the indicator and reporting frequency. World Bank indicators are updated annually, while WHO disease burden data follows the Global Burden of Disease study schedule.

Can I compare San Marino with other countries?

Yes. Use the Compare feature to see a side-by-side comparison of San Marino with any other country across all available indicators. You can also explore rankings to see where San Marino stands globally on specific measures like GDP, population, or life expectancy.

What does GDP per capita tell us about San Marino?

GDP per capita divides San Marino's total economic output by its population, giving an approximate measure of average economic productivity per person. It is reported in current US dollars. For fairer cross-country comparisons, purchasing power parity (PPP) adjustments account for differences in the cost of goods and services.

How does San Marino's life expectancy compare to the global average?

Life expectancy at birth for San Marino is 85.7 years, ranking 2nd out of 217 countries tracked. The global average is approximately 73 years. Life expectancy reflects healthcare quality, nutrition, sanitation, and socioeconomic conditions.

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Source: World Bank Open Data, Source: WHO Global Health Observatory, Source: ILO ILOSTAT. World Bank and ILO data licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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