San Marino is one of the smallest countries on the planet. It ranks third from the end of the largest among the states of the world. Even less in the Vatican and Monaco. It is believed that San Marino is the oldest republic in the world. According to legend, it was founded by the freemason Marinus in 301 AD. The population of San Marino, as of July 2016, is 33,285 people. According to this indicator, the country is in 216th place in the world out of 238.
San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with the EU course, although the state is not a member. Social and political trends almost completely repeat similar ones in Italy.
Dynamics
In 1951, the population of San Marino was 12.85 thousand. Over the next ten years, it grew by 20%. Thus, the average annual growth during this period is about 2%. In 1961, the population of San Marino was 15.59 thousand people. Between 1961 and 1971, it grew by 21.6%. This means that the average increase was 2.16%. In 1971, the population of San Marino was 19,218 people. The next five years saw a sharp drop in growth. In 1972 and 1975 it grew by only 0.68%, and in 1973 and 1974 it grew only by 0.43%.
In 1976, 19,867 people lived in the country. The following year, the population of San Marino for the first time exceeded twenty thousand. In 1981, it amounted to 21,515 people. Over the next ten years, the population increased by 2.7 thousand. The average growth for the year is 1.19%. In 1991, 24,215 people lived in the country, and in 2001 - 27,596. In 2008, the population exceeded 30,000. From 2009 to 2015, the growth rate did not exceed 1% per year. As of January 1, 2016, 32 019 people lived in the country. This is 1.04% more than in the past.
Current and forecast indicators
The population of San Marino for 2016 is 32 019 people. This is 331 people more than in the past. In 2015, natural growth was positive. The number of births exceeded the number of deaths by 36. Thanks to immigration, the population increased by 295 people. The total growth was 1.04%. By the beginning of 2017, the population of San Marino is expected to reach 32,353. According to forecasts, the natural increase will be positive. The number of births will exceed the number of deaths by 39. If immigration remains at the level of the previous year, the population will grow by 298 due to it.
It is expected that in 2016, one new resident will appear every day in San Marino. However, if we consider the age pyramid, it can be noted that the group under 15 years old makes up 15% of the population, and after 65 - 18%. This means that the tax burden on workers will increase in the future.
San Marino: population density
The area of the republic is 61 square kilometers. The population of San Marino in 2016 is about 32 thousand. The country borders only with Italy. As of December 2016, the population density is 533.7 per square kilometer. The administrative division of San Marino includes nine municipalities. The most important is the capital of the same name. As of September 2016, 4,057 people live in it. And this is only the third largest in number.
Most people live in the municipality of Serravalle - 10 812 people. In second place is Borgo Maggiore. There are 6,881 people in this municipality. In fourth place in terms of numbers is Damagnano. In this municipality, 3,438 people live. On the fifth - Fiorentino. The sixth largest is the municipality of Aquaviva. 2,154 people live in it. The seventh most populous is the municipality of Faetano. It includes 1,187 residents. In the penultimate place in the number of municipality Chisanova. Its inhabitants are 1,133 people. The smallest in terms of population is Montegirdino. According to September 2016, 942 people live in it.
Structure
The population of San Marino for 2016 is about 32 thousand people.
For 966 men, there are 1000 women. This is less than the global average. As of December 31, 2015, 15,736 men and 16,283 women live in San Marino. About 16.6% of the population are under the age of 15 years. This is 5,329 people, of which 2,839 are men, 2,490 are women. The largest population group (65.4%) are between the ages of 15 and 64. These are 20 942 people or 10 140 men and 10 802 women. About 18% of the population is 65 years of age or older. These are 5,748 people or 2,553 men and 3,195 women. The population pyramid of San Marino belongs to the stationary type. Such countries have a declining birth rate and a fairly low mortality rate. This is characteristic of developed economies.
Life span
This is one of the most important demographic indicators. It shows the predicted number of years of life for newborns, provided that the birth and death rates remain at the same level throughout this period. Now the estimated duration is 83 years. This is more than the global average. Life expectancy for men in San Marino is 80.5 years, and for women - 85.7. Economically active population are considered citizens aged 15 to 64 years. This group in San Marino includes 47.1% of the citizens. This means that the tax burden on the working population in the country is quite high.
Religion and Ethnicity
The official language is Italian. Part of the population also speaks the Emilian-Romagnole dialect. The largest ethnic group are Sanmarinians. Part of the population is Italians or English. Most of the population are Catholics. This is almost 99%. However, Catholicism is not the official religion of the country.
During World War II, the Republic of San Marino became a refuge for more than 10,000 Italians and Jews from Nazi persecution. However, almost all of them later returned to their homeland. Now only 0.1% of Sanmarinians are Jewish. About 1.1% of the population are Protestants, about 0.7% are Christians of other faiths, not including Catholics. In San Marino, the average duration of studies from first to third level is 15 years. About 96% are literate, that is, they can read and write.
Sport
The most popular game in San Marino is football. Also, many people are interested in basketball and volleyball. Each of these sports has its own federation. One of the Formula 1 races was called the state, but it is not held on its territory. It was canceled in 2007. San Marino has a professional baseball team. She plays in the Italian league. The San Marino baseball team won the championship in 2006 and finished second in 2010. In the Olympic Games, the state has not yet won a single medal.
Cookery
The national cuisine of San Marino is very similar to Italian, especially the one that is traditional for the northern regions of the latter. However, there are unique dishes. The most famous is Torte Tre Monti. This is a wafer cake covered with chocolate, depicting the Three Towers of San Marino, the country's most famous landmark, which was built in the Middle Ages and is now a symbol of freedom.