MigrantoSammarinese Diaspora
2K Sammarinese live abroad — the #217 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 99% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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 destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from San Marino.
Italy is the primary destination for emigrants
Italy attracts 99% of all emigrants from San Marino, while the second-largest destination receives just 0%.
Emigration has declined notably since 2020
The emigrant population fell 18% from 2.4K to 2K, suggesting a slowdown in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 17 residents of San Marino has emigrated — 2K out of 34K, representing 5.9% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2457 |
| 1995 | 2382 |
| 2000 | 2237 |
| 2005 | 2080 |
| 2010 | 1954 |
| 2015 | 1866 |
| 2020 | 2433 |
| 2024 | 1991 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Sammarinese move to?
Most Sammarinese have moved to Italy, Denmark and Bulgaria — these three countries account for about 99% of all Sammarinese living abroad.
How many Sammarinese live abroad?
Around 2K Sammarinese live abroad, making it the #217-largest emigrant population in the world.
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.
How has emigration from San Marino changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from San Marino has grown from 1.9K to 2K people, a growth of about 7%.
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