MigrantoSammarinese Diaspora
2K Sammarinese live abroad — 6% of the population of San Marino
Sammarinese diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 99% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1963 |
| Denmark | 8 |
| Bulgaria | 6 |
| Hungary | 4 |
| Norway | 4 |
| Iceland | 3 |
| Luxembourg | 3 |
| Slovakia | 0 |
| Finland | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
By region
100% of the diaspora lives in Europe
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Key facts
The Sammarinese diaspora in numbers
Most Sammarinese abroad live in Italy
99% of the diaspora lives in Italy, while the next country accounts for just 0%.
The diaspora has shrunk 18% since 2020
The number of Sammarinese living abroad fell from 2.4K to 2K in four years.
1 in 17 people born in San Marino lives abroad
2K people born in San Marino now live in other countries — 5.9% of a population of 34K.
Sammarinese diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2457 |
| 1995 | 2382 |
| 2000 | 2237 |
| 2005 | 2080 |
| 2010 | 1954 |
| 2015 | 1866 |
| 2020 | 2433 |
| 2024 | 1991 |
Largest communities over time
Sammarinese living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Italy | Denmark | Bulgaria | Hungary | Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2446 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2371 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2225 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2071 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1944 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1845 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2414 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1963 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Sammarinese in each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Sammarinese live outside San Marino?
Around 2K Sammarinese live abroad, the world's #217 largest diaspora.
Where do most Sammarinese abroad live?
Most Sammarinese live in Italy, Denmark and Bulgaria — these three countries account for about 99% of all Sammarinese living abroad.
Which country has the largest Sammarinese population outside San Marino?
Italy is home to the largest Sammarinese community abroad — 2K people, about 99% of all Sammarinese living abroad.
What share of the population of San Marino lives abroad?
About 6% of the population of San Marino lives abroad — that's 2K out of a total population of 34K.
Is the Sammarinese diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Sammarinese living abroad has grown from 1.9K to 2K, about 7%.
Where does the data on the Sammarinese diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in San Marino who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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