Statistical information San Marino 1993
San Marino in the World
top of pageBackground: The third smallest state in Europe (after The Holy See and Monaco) also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition it was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marinus in 301 A.D. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of Italy. Social and political trends in the republic also track closely with those of its larger neighbor.
top of pageLocation: Southern Europe, an enclave in central Italy
Geographic coordinatesMap reference:
Europe, Standard Time Zones of the WorldAreaTotal: 60 km²
Land: 60 km²
Land boundaries: total 39 km, Italy 39 km
Coastline: 0 km (landlocked)
Maritime claims: none; landlocked
Climate: Mediterranean; mild to cool winters; warm, sunny summers
Terrain: rugged mountains
ElevationNatural resources: building stone
Land useArable land: 17%
Meadows and pastures: 0%
Forest and woodland: 0%
Other: 83%
Irrigated land: NA
Major riversMajor watersheds area km²Total water withdrawalTotal renewable water resourcesNatural hazardsGeographytop of pagePopulation: 23,855 (July 1993 est.)
Growth rate: 1.01% (1993 est.)
NationalityNoun: Sammarinese (singular and plural)
Adjective: Sammarinese
Ethnic groups: Sammarinese, Italian
Languages: Italian
Religions: Roman Catholic
Demographic profileAge structureDependency ratiosMedian agePopulation growth rate: 1.01% (1993 est.)
Birth rate: 11.32 births/1000 population (1993 est.)
Death rate: 7.25 deaths/1000 population (1993 est.)
Net migration rate: 6.08 migrant(s)/1000 population (1993 est.)
Population distributionUrbanizationMajor urban areasEnvironmentCurrent issues: dominated by the Appenines
Current issues note: landlocked; smallest independent state in Europe after the Holy See and Monaco
Air pollutantsSex ratioMothers mean age at first birthMaternal mortality ratioInfant mortality rate: 5.7 deaths/1000 live births (1993 est.)
Life expectancy at birthTotal population: 81.18 years
Male: 77.09 years
Female: 85.27 years (1993 est.)
Total fertility rate: 1.54 children born/woman (1993 est.)
Contraceptive prevalence rateDrinking water sourceCurrent health expenditurePhysicians densityHospital bed densitySanitation facility accessHiv/AidsMajor infectious diseasesObesity adult prevalence rateAlcohol consumptionTobacco useChildren under the age of 5 years underweightEducation expendituresLiteracy: age 14 and over can read and write (1976)
Total population: 96%
Male: 96%
Female: 95%
School life expectancy primary to tertiary educationYouth unemploymenttop of pageCountry nameConventional long form: Republic of San Marino
Conventional short form: San Marino
Local long form: Repubblica di San Marino
Local short form: San Marino
Government type: republic
Capital: San Marino
Administrative divisions:
9 municipalities (castelli, singular - castello); Acquaviva, Borgo Maggiore, Chiesanuova, Domagnano, Faetano,
Fiorentino, Monte Giardino, San Marino, Serravalle
Dependent areasIndependence: 301 AD (by tradition)
National holiday:
Anniversary of the Foundation of the Republic, 3
September
Constitution: 8 October 1600; electoral law of 1926 serves some of the functions of a constitution
Legal system: based on civil law system with Italian law influences; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
International law organization participationCitizenshipSuffrage: 18 years of age; universal
Executive branch: two captains regent, Congress of State (cabinet; real executive power is wielded by the secretary of state for foreign affairs and the secretary of state for internal affairs
Legislative branch: unicameral Great and General Council (Consiglio Grande e Generale)
Judicial branch: Council of Twelve (Consiglio dei XII)
Political parties and leadersInternational organization participation:
CE, CSCE, ECE, ICAO, ICFTU, ILO, IMF, IOC, IOM (observer), ITU,
LORCS, NAM (guest), UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UPU, WHO, WIPO, WTO
Diplomatic representationIn the us: honorary
In the us consulates general: Washington and New York honorary
In the us consulate: Detroit
From the us:no mission in San Marino, but the Consul
General in Florence (Italy) is accredited to San Marino
Flag description: two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and light blue with the national coat of arms superimposed in the center; the coat of arms has a shield (featuring three towers on three peaks) flanked by a wreath, below a crown and above a scroll bearing the word LIBERTAS (Liberty)
National symbolsNational anthemNational heritagetop of pageEconomy overview: The tourist industry contributes over 50% of GDP. In 1991 over 3.1 million tourists visited San Marino, 2.7 million of whom were Italians. The key industries are wearing apparel, electronics, and ceramics. Main agricultural products are wine and cheeses. The per capita level of output and standard of living are comparable to northern Italy.
Real gdp purchasing power parityReal gdp growth rate: NA%
Real gdp per capita pppGross national savingGdp composition by sector of origin
Gdp composition by end useGdp composition by sector of originAgriculture products: employs 3% of labor force; products - wheat, grapes, maize,
Industries: wine, olive oil, cement, leather, textile, tourism
Industrial production growth rate: growth rate NA%; accounts for 42% of workforce
Labor force: 4,300 (est.)
Unemployment rate: 3% (1991)
Youth unemploymentPopulation below poverty lineGini indexHousehold income or consumption by percentage shareDistribution of family income gini indexBudget: revenues $NA; expenditures $300 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (1991)
Public debtTaxes and other revenuesRevenueFiscal year: calendar year
Current account balanceInflation rate consumer pricesCentral bank discount rateCommercial bank prime lending rateStock of narrow moneyStock of broad moneyStock of domestic creditMarket value of publicly traded sharesCurrent account balanceExports: trade data are included with the statistics for Italy; commodity trade consists primarily of exchanging building stone, lime, wood, chestnuts, wheat, wine, baked goods, hides, and ceramics for a wide variety of consumer manufactures
Imports: see exports
Reserves of foreign exchange and goldDebt externalStock of direct foreign investment at homeStock of direct foreign investment abroadExchange rates: Italian lire (Lit) per US$1 - 1,482.5 (January 1993), 1,232.4 (1992), 1,240.6 (1991), 1,198.1 (1990), 1,372.1 (1989), 1,301.6 (1988)
top of pageElectricity accessElectricity production: supplied by Italy
Electricity consumptionElectricity exportsElectricity importsElectricity installed generating capacityElectricity transmission distribution lossesElectricity generation sourcesPetroleumRefined petroleumNatural gasCarbon dioxide emissionsEnergy consumption per capitatop of pageTelephones fixed linesTelephones mobile cellularTelephone systemBroadcast mediaInternet country codeInternet usersBroadband fixed subscriptionstop of pageMilitary expendituresPercent of gdp: $NA, NA% of GDP
Military and security forcesMilitary service age and obligationSpace programTerrorist groupstop of pageNational air transport systemCivil aircraft registration country code prefixAirportsAirports with paved runwaysAirports with unpaved runwaysHeliportsPipelinesRailwaysRoadwaysWaterwaysMerchant marinePorts and terminalstop of pageDisputes international: none
Refugees and internally displaced personsIllicit drugs