Total population (thousands) in San Marino
San Marino: Total population (thousands) was 33.55 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
33.55 thousands
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
219th
of 233 countries
All-time high
34.82 thousands
in 2021
All-time low
18.1 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Total population in San Marino, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, total population in San Marino stood at 33.55 thousands.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in San Marino peaked at 34.82 thousands in 2021 and was at its lowest, 18.1 thousands, in 1970.
San Marino ranks 219th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Total population (thousands) in San Marino, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 18.1 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 18.23 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 18.61 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 18.97 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 19.02 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 19.04 thousands | +0.1% |
| 1976 | 19.05 thousands | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 19.17 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1978 | 20.86 thousands | +8.8% |
| 1979 | 21.19 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1980 | 21.45 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 21.72 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1982 | 21.96 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 22.15 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 22.31 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 22.38 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 22.59 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 22.68 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 22.69 thousands | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 23 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 23.31 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 23.64 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 23.96 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 24.29 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 24.65 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 25 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 25.32 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 25.64 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 25.96 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 26.29 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 26.63 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 26.97 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 27.32 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 27.66 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 28.02 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 28.38 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 28.76 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 29.12 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 29.51 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 29.9 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 30.28 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 30.96 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 33.37 thousands | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 33.56 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 33.68 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 33.77 thousands | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 34.03 thousands | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 34.29 thousands | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 34.47 thousands | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 34.59 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 34.71 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 34.82 thousands | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 34.32 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 33.86 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 33.61 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 33.55 thousands | -0.2% |
San Marino compared with similar countries
- San Marino's 33.55 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,084 thousands, 1% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- San Marino's 33.55 thousands is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,353 thousands, 1% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.22 thousands | 18.1 thousands | 21.19 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.29 thousands | 21.45 thousands | 23 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.81 thousands | 23.31 thousands | 26.29 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.23 thousands | 26.63 thousands | 29.9 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.3 thousands | 30.28 thousands | 34.59 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.15 thousands | 33.55 thousands | 34.82 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near San Marino
- 216 British Virgin Islands 39.62 thousands compare
- 217 Monaco 38.48 thousands compare
- 218 Marshall Islands 36.91 thousands compare
- 220 Saint Martin (French part) 25.49 thousands compare
- 221 Palau 17.68 thousands compare
- 222 Anguilla 14.67 thousands compare
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 total population in San Marino?
- Total population in San Marino was 33.55 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in San Marino?
- The highest recorded value was 34.82 thousands in 2021.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in San Marino?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.1 thousands in 1970.
- How does San Marino rank for total population?
- San Marino ranks 219th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in San Marino?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this San Marino data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release