Rural population in San Marino
San Marino: Rural population was 2.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.1%
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
202nd
of 214 countries
All-time high
40.2%
in 1970
All-time low
2.1%
in 2024
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Rural population in San Marino, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in % of total population.
Analysis
In 2024, rural population in San Marino stood at 2.1%. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and down 39.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rural population in San Marino peaked at 40.2% in 1970 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 2024.
That places San Marino 202nd out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rural population in San Marino, year by year
| Year | % of total population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 40.2% | — |
| 1971 | 37.7% | -6.2% |
| 1972 | 35.3% | -6.4% |
| 1973 | 33.0% | -6.6% |
| 1974 | 30.7% | -6.9% |
| 1975 | 28.5% | -7.1% |
| 1976 | 26.4% | -7.3% |
| 1977 | 24.4% | -7.8% |
| 1978 | 22.4% | -8.2% |
| 1979 | 20.5% | -8.4% |
| 1980 | 18.8% | -8.6% |
| 1981 | 17.1% | -8.7% |
| 1982 | 15.6% | -8.9% |
| 1983 | 14.2% | -9.0% |
| 1984 | 12.9% | -9.2% |
| 1985 | 11.7% | -9.3% |
| 1986 | 10.6% | -9.4% |
| 1987 | 9.6% | -9.5% |
| 1988 | 9.6% | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 9.6% | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 9.6% | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 9.6% | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 9.6% | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 9.2% | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 8.7% | -4.6% |
| 1995 | 8.3% | -4.6% |
| 1996 | 7.9% | -4.7% |
| 1997 | 7.6% | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 7.2% | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 6.9% | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 6.6% | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 6.2% | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 6.0% | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 5.8% | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 5.5% | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 5.0% | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 4.7% | -5.1% |
| 2009 | 4.5% | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 4.3% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 4.0% | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 3.8% | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 3.6% | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 3.4% | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 3.3% | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 3.1% | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 2.9% | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 2.8% | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 2.6% | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 2.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 2.4% | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 2.3% | -4.7% |
| 2023 | 2.2% | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 2.1% | -4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.9% | 20.5% | 40.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.0% | 9.6% | 18.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.5% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.6% | 4.5% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.4% | 2.6% | 4.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near San Marino
- 199 Guam 4.8% compare
- 200 Uruguay 4.1% compare
- 201 United States Virgin Islands 3.7% compare
- 203 Belgium 1.8% compare
- 204 Qatar 0.6% compare
- 205 Bermuda 0.0%
- 205 Cayman Islands 0.0%
- 205 Gibraltar 0.0%
- 205 Hong Kong 0.0% compare
- 205 Kuwait 0.0% compare
- 205 Macao 0.0% compare
- 205 Monaco 0.0%
- 205 Nauru 0.0%
- 205 Singapore 0.0%
- 205 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 0.0%
More population data for San Marino
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -35.35 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2369 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 32.04 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.0657 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.3344 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population density 519.72 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1,200 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rural population in San Marino?
- Rural population in San Marino was 2.1% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest rural population recorded in San Marino?
- The highest recorded value was 40.2% in 1970.
- What is the lowest rural population recorded in San Marino?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 2024.
- How does San Marino rank for rural population?
- San Marino ranks 202nd out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rural population rising or falling in San Marino?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this San Marino data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Rural population (% of total population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release