Identity
Formal name: Republic of San Marino.
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Data as of May 5, 2026
San Marino
EuropeGlobal Leader
With a global ranking of #2, San Marino leads in life expectancy. Test your knowledge of this global leader.
With a global ranking of #2, San Marino leads in life expectancy. Few places match this level of performance. Test your knowledge of this global leader.
43.8, 12.4 - Europe
Area
61 km²
Pop.
35.3K
Stats
67
Reality brief
San Marino is a country in Europe with a population of 35.3K and an area of 61 km². Life expectancy is 85.7 years.
Short factual summary generated from the same country data used in game rounds.
Core numbers
Stats worth knowing
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Life Expectancy
85.7 years#2globally
Average number of years a newborn would be expected to live if current mortality patterns stayed the same, from Our World in Data.
GDP Per Capita
$70,887.57#15globally
GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power in constant 2017 international dollars, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Population Density
564.33 /km²#19globally
How many people live in each square kilometer of land.
GDP Per Capita (PPP)
$78,745.43#19globally
GDP per person, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP) so costs of living are comparable across countries.
Human Development Index
0.92#31globally
Composite 0-1 index of life expectancy, education, and income, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Country briefing
Grounded facts about San Marino
A quick real-world briefing before you dive deeper into rankings, surprises, and matchups.
Geography
Size snapshot: about one-third the size of Washington, D.C.
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Culture
Major languages include Italian.
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Top stats
Where They Stand Out
The strongest source-backed stats before the deeper data table.
Median Age
47.4 years#7globallyTop stat
The age that splits the population in half: half are younger, half are older. UN WPP estimate as of 1 July 2023.
Elderly Population (%)
22.41%#14globallyTop stat
Share of the population ages 65 and older, from World Bank Open Data.
Urban Population (%)
97.16%#16globallyTop stat
The percentage of people living in cities and urban areas.
Government Debt (% GDP)
99.87% of GDP#21globallyTop stat
Central government debt as a share of GDP, from World Bank Open Data.
Reality checks
Did You Know?
The stats that tend to surprise players in real rounds.
Keeps child mortality unusually low
#1951.4 per 1k birthsChild Mortality
Deaths before age 5 per 1,000 live births, from World Bank Open Data.
Only ranks #234 in airports
#2341.0Airports
Large, medium, and small airport records by country from the open OurAirports dataset.
Only ranks #210 in teen birth rate
#2101.2 per 1kTeen Birth Rate
The number of births per 1,000 women aged 15-19.
Only ranks #210 in irrigated land
#2100 km²Irrigated Land
Irrigated land area from CIA World Factbook.
Only ranks #207 in land area
#20760 km²Land Area
Total land area in square kilometers, excluding lakes, rivers, and territorial waters.
Compared with the region
How San Marino Compares
Country vs continent vs world averages
San Marino
Europe avg
World avg
GDP per Capita
GDP per person, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP) so costs of living are comparable across countries.
- Country
- $78,745.43
- Region avg
- $57,483.02
- World avg
- $31,844.55
San Marino$78,745.43
Europe$57,483.02
World$31,844.55
+147% above worldWB 2023
Life Expectancy
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
- Country
- 85.7 years
- Region avg
- 80.0 years
- World avg
- 73.7 years
San Marino85.7 years
Europe80.0 years
World73.7 years
+16% above worldWB 2023
Human Development Index
Composite 0-1 index of life expectancy, education, and income, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
- Country
- 0.92
- Region avg
- 0.89
- World avg
- 0.74
San Marino0.92
Europe0.89
World0.74
+24% above worldOWID 2023
Internet Users
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
- Country
- 87%
- Region avg
- 90.13%
- World avg
- 70.29%
San Marino87%
Europe90.13%
World70.29%
+24% above worldWB 2023
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About San Marino
Country briefing
Geographically the third-smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco), San Marino also claims to be the world's oldest republic.
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Geographically the third-smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco), San Marino also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named MARINUS in A.D. 301. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of the EU, although it is not a member. San Marino is negotiating an Association Agreement that is expected to allow participation in the EU's internal market and cooperation in other policy areas by late 2024. Social and political trends in the republic track closely with those of its larger neighbor, Italy.
Geography & Climate6 facts
- Location
- Southern Europe, an enclave in central Italy
- Climate
- Mediterranean; mild to cool winters; warm, sunny summers
- Terrain
- rugged mountains
- Natural Resources
- building stone
- Natural Hazards
- occasional earthquakes
- Size Comparison
- about one-third the size of Washington, D.C.
People & Culture4 facts
- Languages
- Italian
- Religions
- Roman Catholic
- Ethnic Groups
- Sammarinese, Italian
- Major Cities
- 4,000 SAN MARINO (2018)
Government & History10 facts
- Government Type
- parliamentary republic
- Capital
- San Marino (city)
- Capital Coordinates
- 43 56 N, 12 25 E
- Capital Timezone
- UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
- Official Name
- Republic of San Marino
- Name Origin
- named after Saint MARINUS, who founded a monastic settlement on Monte Titano in the early 4th century
- Independence
- 3 September 301 (traditional founding date)
- National Symbols
- three peaks, each displaying a tower
- National Anthem
- "Inno Nazionale della Repubblica" (National Anthem of the Republic)
- UNESCO Heritage
- 1 (cultural)
Economy & Trade7 facts
- Overview
- high-income, non-EU European economy; surrounded by Italy, which is the dominant importer and exporter; open border to EU and a euro user; strong financial sector; high foreign investments; low taxation; increasingly high and risky debt
- Industries
- tourism, banking, textiles, electronics, ceramics, cement, wine
- Agricultural Products
- wheat, grapes, corn, olives; cattle, pigs, horses, beef, cheese, hides
- Export Partners
- Germany 12%, Austria 10%, USA 9%, Romania 8%, Brazil 7% (2023)
- Export Commodities
- washing and bottling machines, other foods, packaged medicine, woodworking machines, aircraft (2023)
- Import Partners
- Germany 24%, Italy 13%, Netherlands 9%, Spain 9%, Poland 8% (2023)
- Import Commodities
- garments, cars, electricity, animal food, footwear (2023)
Infrastructure & Defense3 facts
- Military Forces
- San Marino Military Corps (Corpi Militari Sammarinesi; aka Sammarinese Armed Forces or Forze Armate Sammarinesi): Fortress Guard Command (or Guard of the Rock), Uniformed Company of the Militias, Guard of the Great and General Council, Corps of the Gendarmerie Ministry of Internal Affairs: Civil Police Corps (2025)
- Military Service
- 18 is the legal minimum age for voluntary military service; no conscription; government has the authority to call up all San Marino citizens from 16-60 years of age to serve in the military (2025)
- Broadcast Media
- state-owned public broadcaster operates 1 TV station and 3 radio stations; receives radio and TV broadcasts from Italy (2019)
Source:World Factbook archive 2026
Data vault
Deep Dive
Every tracked stat, grouped for fast scanning.
Health & Survival5 statsBest: #2
Demographics12 statsBest: #7
Median Age
Elderly Population (%)
Urban Population (%)
Population Density
Death Rate
Dependency Ratio
Fertility Rate
Birth Rate
Population
Land Area
Youth Population (%)
Teen Birth Rate
Wealth & Economy7 statsBest: #15
Education & Future5 statsBest: #31
Land & Sea4 statsBest: #31
Lowest Elevation
55 m#31
Land Border Length
37 km#156
Highest Elevation
739 m#183
Coastline Length
0 km#229
Society & Equality1 statsBest: #49
Women in Parliament (%)
Technology3 statsBest: #73
Environment5 statsBest: #108
Infrastructure1 statsBest: #234
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San Marino
#2 in Life Expectancy
Average number of years a newborn would be expected to live if current mortality patterns stayed the same, from Our World in Data.
Top 5% globally
85.7 years
Frequently Asked Questions about San Marino
What is the population of San Marino?
San Marino has a population of 35.3K, ranking #212 globally by population.
What continent is San Marino in?
San Marino is located in Europe. It has an area of 61 km².
What is the life expectancy in San Marino?
Life expectancy in San Marino is 85.7 years, ranking #2 globally.
What is the GDP per capita of San Marino?
San Marino's GDP per capita (PPP) is $78,745.43, ranking #19 globally.
What is San Marino known for in global statistics?
San Marino ranks particularly high in Life Expectancy (#2), Life Expectancy (#2), GDP Per Capita (#15).
What is San Marino's Human Development Index?
San Marino has an HDI of 0.915, ranking #31 globally. The HDI combines life expectancy, education, and income indicators.
How densely populated is San Marino?
San Marino has a population density of 564.3 people per km², ranking #19 globally.