San Marino Population
Europe & Central Asia · 213th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
34,154
The population of San Marino is about 34,154 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 34 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
San Marino is ranked 213th of 217 by population. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.10% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 34 thousand. That is 2.2 times its 1960 population of 15 thousand. Population density is 558 people per square kilometre. 97% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
34 thousand
Yearly change
+0.10%
World rank
213th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
558/km²
Land area
61 km²
Life expectancy
85.8 yrs
Births per woman
1.16
GDP per capita
$59,871
GDP
$2.0B
Population of San Marino, 1960–2050
San Marino population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15,428 | — | 252 |
| 1970 | 18,168 | +0.79% | 297 |
| 1980 | 21,585 | +1.24% | 353 |
| 1990 | 23,475 | +1.39% | 384 |
| 2000 | 26,799 | +1.29% | 438 |
| 2010 | 33,270 | +0.62% | 544 |
| 2020 | 34,770 | +0.31% | 568 |
| 2024 | 33,977 | +0.35% | 555 |
| 2026proj. | 34,143 | +0.10% | 558 |
| 2030proj. | 34,282 | +0.06% | 560 |
| 2040proj. | 34,512 | +0.01% | 564 |
| 2050proj. | 34,235 | −0.13% | 559 |
San Marino vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 5,208 times as many people as San Marino. Bangladesh is 2.4 times more densely populated.
San Marino population: questions and answers
What is the population of San Marino in 2026?
About 34,143 (34 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is San Marino's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.10% a year (2026).
What is the population density of San Marino?
About 558 people per km², with a land area of 61 km².
What will the population of San Marino be in 2050?
About 34 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of San Marino?
San Marino.
What is the life expectancy in San Marino?
85.8 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.