San Marino Population Pyramid (2026)
San Marino has a population of 33,605 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 191st-largest population in the world and less than 0.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 11.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 23.8%, with 96.8 males for every 100 females.
San Marino Demographics
San Marino has 33,605 people in 2026, up 85.0% from 18,167 in 1970.
Deaths outnumber births by 96 (UN projection for 2026).
Median age 49.1 — the 3rd-highest of 194 countries.
Under-15 share 11.4% — the 4th-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen X — 26.8% (8,990)
All generations in San Marino →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how San Marino's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
San Marino has 96.8 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 553 (1.6% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:16,526
- Percentage:49.2%
Female Statistics
- Population:17,079
- Percentage:50.8%
- Ratio Format:1:1.033
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of San Marino indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 195 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 212 | 6.1 | 1.13 | estimate |
| 2022 | 205 | 6.0 | 1.14 | estimate |
| 2023 | 200 | 5.9 | 1.15 | estimate |
| 2024 | 196 | 5.8 | 1.16 | projection |
| 2025 | 194 | 5.8 | 1.16 | projection |
| 2026 | 195 | 5.8 | 1.17 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (195 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
San Marino's median age is 49.1 years
Half the population is younger than 49.1 years, half is older — indicating an aging society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1,032 | 3.1% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 1,244 | 3.7% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 1,565 | 4.7% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 1,798 | 5.4% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 1,792 | 5.3% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 1,753 | 5.2% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 1,592 | 4.7% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 1,654 | 4.9% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 1,954 | 5.8% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 2,384 | 7.1% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 2,877 | 8.6% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 3,021 | 9.0% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 2,928 | 8.7% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 2,233 | 6.6% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 1,812 | 5.4% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 1,564 | 4.7% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 1,156 | 3.4% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 766 | 2.3% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 371 | 1.1% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 99 | 0.3% | Senior |
| 100+ | 9 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 5 (natural decrease): deaths outnumber births — 5.8 births and 8.7 deaths per 1,000 people in 2026. Read more about Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
San Marino Total Fertility Rate: 1.17 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.13 | 6.1 | |
| 2022 | 1.14 | 6.0 | ↑0.01 |
| 2023 | 1.15 | 5.9 | ↑0.01 |
| 2024 | 1.16 | 5.8 | ↑0.01 |
| 2025 | 1.16 | 5.8 | 0.00 |
| 2026 | 1.17 | 5.8 | ↑0.01 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.20
San Marino's total fertility rate is 1.17 children per woman in 2026 (very low (lowest-low) fertility), below the replacement level of 2.1. San Marino ranks 187 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the lowest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −58.5% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, San Marino's population has increased by 159.6%.
The median age has increased from 30.4 in 1950 to 49.1 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding San Marino's Demographics
San Marino has a constrictive population pyramid — a base narrower than the middle, so younger cohorts are smaller than the ones above them.
Children under 15 make up 11.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 23.8%.
The largest five-year age band is 55–59, at 9.0% of the population, compared with 3.1% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: San Marino's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
San Marino's working-age share peaked in 1993 at 70.5% and is 64.7% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
San Marino is in a period of very low (lowest-low) fertility, with a total fertility rate of 1.17 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
San Marino's median age changed by +5.2 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 33,605 |
| Male Population | 16,526(49.2%) |
| Female Population | 17,079(50.8%) |
| Median Age | 49.1 years |
| Sex Ratio | 96.8 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 3,841(11.4%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 21,754(64.7%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 8,010(23.8%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 54.5 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 17.7 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 36.8 |
| Pyramid Type | Constrictive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in San Marino
How long the average person in San Marino is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
San Marino is projected to grow to 33,695 people by 2050 (+0.3% from 2026).
The median age rises from 49.1 in 2026 to 50.8 by 2050.
San Marino's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 18.8%, growing from 0.0 million in 1970 to 0.0 million by 1980
The median age increased by 1.9 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 4.2 percentage points
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion grew by 1.9 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 18K to 22K
- • Growth rate of 18.8% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 29.9 to 31.8 years (+1.9y)
- • 65+ share changed by +1.9 points; under-15 share by −4.2 points
Frequently Asked Questions About San Marino
How does San Marino rank globally by population?
San Marino ranks 191st in the world by population with 33,605 people as of 2026.
What does San Marino's age structure reveal about its development?
San Marino's age structure — 11.4% under 15, 64.7% working-age (15–64) and 23.8% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 5 of the demographic transition, with a constrictive population pyramid. The median age is 49.1 years.
What is the dependency ratio in San Marino?
San Marino has 54.5 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is San Marino experiencing a demographic dividend?
San Marino has moved past its demographic-dividend window. San Marino's working-age share peaked in 1993 at 70.5% and is 64.7% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in San Marino's population?
San Marino has more females than males, with 96.8 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). San Marino Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/san-marino
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