San Marino (Republic of San Marino)

http://www.humantruth.info/san_marino.html

By Vexen Crabtree 2013

San Marino Republic of San Marino
Status	Independent State
Social and Moral Index	87th best
Capital	San Marino
Land Area	60km²₁
Location	Europe
Population	33 785₂
Life Expectancy	80.88yrs (2017)₃
GNI	$52 654 (2017)₄
ISO3166-1 Codes	SM, SMR, 674₅
Internet Domain	.sm₆
Currency	Euro (EUR)₇
Telephone	+378₈

1. Overview

“Geographically the third smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco), San Marino also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marinus in A.D. 301. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of the European Union, although it is not a member; social and political trends in the republic track closely with those of its larger neighbor, Italy.”
CIA's The World Factbook (2013)₉

“This landlocked micronation offers spectacular views from its location atop Mount Titano, a dozen kilometres from the Adriatic Coast. San Marino has been an independent republic since AD 301 when a Croatian stone-cutter built a church atop a windswept bluff here. Of the world´s 193 independent countries, San Marino is the fifth smallest and - arguably - the most curious. How it exists at all is something of an enigma. A sole survivor of Italy´s once powerful city-state network, the micronation clung on long after the more powerful kingdoms of Genoa and Venice folded. And still it clings, secure in its status as the world´s oldest surviving sovereign state and its oldest republic.
The country is made up of nine settlements. Città di San Marino, the medieval settlement on the slopes of 750m-high Mount Titano that was added to the Unesco World Heritage list in 2008, attracts two million annual visitors. Its highlights are its picturesque views, its atmospheric streets, and a stash of rather bizarre museums dedicated to vampires, torture, wax dummies and strange facts.”
"The World" by Lonely Planet (2014)₁₀

2. San Marino National and Social Development

#economics #human_development #wealth

UN HDI (2021)₁₁
Pos.		Higher is better Value₁₁
1	Switzerland	0.962
2	Norway	0.961
3	Iceland	0.959
	...
41=	Andorra	0.858
42	Qatar	0.855
43=	Chile	0.855
44	San Marino	0.853
45	Slovakia	0.848
46	Hungary	0.846
47	Argentina	0.842
48	Turkey	0.838
	Europe Avg	0.87
	World Avg	0.72
q=191.

Gross National Income Per-Capita (2021)₁₁
Pos.		Higher is better PPP $₁₁
1	Liechtenstein	$146 830
2	Singapore	$90 919
3	Qatar	$87 134
	...
16	Sweden	$54 489
17	Austria	$53 619
18	Kuwait	$52 920
19	San Marino	$52 654
20	Belgium	$52 293
21	Andorra	$51 167
22	Finland	$49 452
23	Australia	$49 238
	Europe Avg	$40 512
	World Avg	$20 136
q=193.

Social & Moral Development Index₁₂
Pos.		Lower is better Avg Rank₁₂
1	Norway	28.6
2	Denmark	30.0
3	Sweden	30.7
	...
84	Jamaica	81.9
85	Philippines	82.2
86	Grenada	83.2
87	San Marino	84.0
88	Bolivia	84.2
89	Bhutan	84.3
90	Bahrain	84.4
91	Morocco	84.6
	Europe Avg	57.4
	World Avg	86.8
q=195.

The United Nations produces an annual Human Development Report which includes the Human Development Index. The factors taken into account include life expectancy, education and schooling and Gross National Income (GNI) amongst many others..

The Social and Moral Development Index concentrates on moral issues and human rights, violence, public health, equality, tolerance, freedom and effectiveness in climate change mitigation and environmentalism, and on some technological issues. A country scores higher for achieving well in those areas, and for sustaining that achievement in the long term. Those countries towards the top of this index can truly said to be setting good examples and leading humankind onwards into a bright, humane, and free future. See: Which are the Best Countries in the World? The Social and Moral Development Index.

3. San Marino's Demographics and Migration

#health #immigration #life_expectancy #longevity #migration #population

Population:

San Marino's population is predicted to rise to 33 861 by 2030.

Population₂
Pos.		2018 Population₂
1	China	1.4b
2	India	1.4b
3	USA	327.1m
	...
188	Marshall Islands	58 413
189	St Kitts & Nevis	52 441
190	Monaco	38 682
191	Liechtenstein	37 910
192	San Marino	33 785
193	Palau	17 907
194	Tuvalu	11 508
195	Nauru	10 670
	World Avg	39.0m
q=195.

Life Expectancy Higher is better₁₁
Pos.		2021 Years₁₁
1	Monaco	85.9
2	Hong Kong	85.5
3	Japan	84.8
	...
25	Denmark	81.4
26	Cyprus	81.2
27	Portugal	81.0
28	San Marino	80.9
29	UK	80.7
30	Slovenia	80.7
31	Germany	80.6
32	Andorra	80.4
	World Avg	71.28
q=195.

Migration:

Immigrants₁₃
Pos.		2017 %₁₃
1	UAE	88.4%
2	Kuwait	75.5%
3	Qatar	65.2%
	...
28	Ireland	16.9%
29	Cyprus	16.0%
30	Belize	16.0%
31	San Marino	15.7%
32	Bahamas	15.6%
33	Maldives	15.4%
34	USA	15.3%
35	Norway	15.1%
	World Avg	9.4%
q=195.

Emigrants₁₄
Pos.		2010 %₁₄
1	Dominica	104.8%
2	Palestine	68.4%
3	Samoa	67.3%
	...
68	Dominican Rep.	10.1%
69	Zimbabwe	9.9%
70	Haiti	9.9%
71	San Marino	9.9%
72	Burkina Faso	9.7%
73	Slovakia	9.6%
74	Morocco	9.3%
75	Sri Lanka	9.1%
	World Avg	11.5%
q=192.

4. San Marino's Human Rights, Equality & Tolerance

#equality #freethought #gender_equality #homosexuality #human_rights #international_law #morals #politics #prejudice #religious_tolerance #tolerance #women

Compared to Europe (2020)₁₅
Pos.		Lower is better Avg Rank₁₅
1	Sweden	9.0
2	Norway	14.5
3	Denmark	14.5
	...
41	Belarus	78.7
42	Moldova	81.3
43	Macedonia	82.0
44	Turkey	82.4
45	Andorra	84.0
46	Azerbaijan	86.9
47	Monaco	93.8
48	San Marino	100.2
49	Vatican City	154.0
	Europe Avg	51.4
q=49.

Human Rights, Equality & Tolerance (2020)₁₅
Pos.		Lower is better Avg Rank₁₅
1	Sweden	9.0
2	Norway	14.5
3	Denmark	14.5
	...
115	Kazakhstan	97.8
116	Timor-Leste (E. Timor)	98.6
117	Lebanon	98.7
118	San Marino	100.2
119	Sierra Leone	100.2
120	Ivory Coast	100.4
121	Madagascar	100.4
122	Jordan	102.0
	World Avg	87.9
q=199.

The best countries in the world at ensuring human rights, fostering equality and promoting tolerance, are Sweden, Norway and Denmark₁₆. These countries are displaying the best traits that humanity has to offer. The worst countries are The Solomon Islands, Somalia and Tuvalu₁₆.

The data sets used to calculate points for each country are statistics on commentary in Human Rights Watch reports, its nominal commitment to Human Rights, speed of uptake of HR treaties, supporting personal, civil & economic freedoms, supporting press freedom, eliminating modern slavery, opposing gender inequality, the rate of gender bias (from 7 indicators), the year from which women could participate in democracy, its success in fighting anti-semitic prejudice, LGBT equality and freethought. The regions with the best average results per country are Scandinavia, Baltic States and Europe₁₆, whereas the worst are Melanesia, Micronesia and Australasia₁₆.

For more, see:

"Which are the Best Countries for Human Rights, Equality and Tolerance?" by Vexen Crabtree (2020).

Human Rights & Tolerance:

Nominal Commitment to HR Higher is better₁₇
Pos.		2009 Treaties₁₇
1	Argentina	24
2=	Chile	23
2=	Costa Rica	23
	...
96	Nigeria	16
97=	Benin	16
97=	Gabon	16
97=	San Marino	16
97=	Cambodia	16
101	Sierra Leone	15
102=	Chad	15
102=	Tanzania	15
	Europe Avg	19.5
	World Avg	15.1
q=194.

HR Treaties Lag Lower is better₁₈
Pos.		2019 Avg Yrs/Treaty₁₈
1	Ecuador	2.15
2	Uruguay	2.25
3	Tunisia	3.65
	...
161	Uzbekistan	13.53
162	Mauritania	13.56
163	Liberia	13.61
164	San Marino	13.63
165	Saudi Arabia	13.73
166	Timor-Leste (E. Timor)	13.73
167	Grenada	13.86
168	Bahamas	13.93
	Europe Avg	9.09
	World Avg	10.02
q=195.

Gender Equality:

See:

"Religion Versus Womankind" by Vexen Crabtree

Year Women Can Vote Lower is better
Pos.		0 Year
1	New Zealand	1893
2	Australia	1902
3	Finland	1906
	...
159	Switzerland	1971
160	Bangladesh	1972
161=	Bahrain	1973
161=	San Marino	1973
161=	Andorra	1973
164	Jordan	1974
165=	Solomon Islands	1974
166	Sao Tome & Principe	1975
	Europe Avg	1895
	World Avg	1930
q=189.

Prejudice:

LGBT Equality Higher is better₁₉
Pos.		2017 Score₁₉
1	Netherlands	103
2	Belgium	90
3	Sweden	86
	...
45=	Czechia	39
45=	Slovakia	39
45=	Romania	39
48	San Marino	35
49=	Montenegro	35
49=	Guatemala	35
49=	Japan	35
49=	Bosnia & Herzegovina	35
	Europe Avg	46.9
	World Avg	12.6
q=196.

Freedom of Thought Lower is better₂₀
Pos.		2021₂₀
1=	Belgium	1.0
1=	Netherlands	1.0
1=	Taiwan	1.0
	...
53	Central African Rep.	2.5
54=	Chile	2.5
54=	Colombia	2.5
54=	San Marino	2.5
54=	Mali	2.5
54=	Costa Rica	2.5
54=	Bahamas	2.5
54=	Liechtenstein	2.5
	Europe Avg	2.6
	World Avg	3.0
q=196.

5. San Marino's Health

#health #life_expectancy #longevity #vaccines

Compared to Europe (2020)₂₁
Pos.		Lower is better Avg Rank₂₁
1	Monaco	13.0
2	Norway	61.0
3=	Finland	65.3
	...
33	Ireland	87.4
34	Lithuania	92.4
35	Latvia	93.1
36	San Marino	94.5
37	Georgia	95.6
38	Andorra	97.8
39	Serbia	98.9
40=	Azerbaijan	100.0
41	Moldova	101.5
	Europe Avg	82.5
q=46.

Health (2020)₂₁
Pos.		Lower is better Avg Rank₂₁
1	Monaco	13.0
2	Hong Kong	18.3
3	Maldives	41.0
	...
98	Ethiopia	93.3
99	Sao Tome & Principe	93.6
100	Costa Rica	93.8
101	San Marino	94.5
102	Lebanon	95.4
103	Russia	95.5
104	Georgia	95.6
105	Djibouti	95.7
	World Avg	93.5
q=196.

The countries with the best overall approach to public health, in terms of both public policy and individual lifestyle choices, are Monaco, Hong Kong and The Maldives₂₂. These countries are worth emulating. And, although often through no fault of the average citizen, the worst countries are The Marshall Islands, S. Sudan and Palau₂₂.

The data sets used to calculate points for each country are its average life expectancy, its alcohol consumption rate, its fertility rate, its smoking rate, its suicide rate, its food aid and health contributions and WHO compliance, the prevalence of overweight adults, its adolescent birth rate and its immunizations take-up. The regions with the best average results per country are Scandinavia, Asia and The Mediterranean₂₂, whereas the worst are Micronesia, Australasia and Africa₂₂.

For more, see:

"Countries With the Healthiest Cultures and Health Policies" by Vexen Crabtree (2020).

Health:

San Marino does relatively well in encouraging good health, compared to many other countries. San Marino does better than average in terms of its average life expectancy₁₁. And finally, it does worse than average in its immunizations take-up₂₃ (amongst the worst in Europe). The prevalence of overweight adults has increased by 14% over the last 40 years. Life expectancy in San Marino in 1990-1 and 1995 was the second highest in the world (after Japan), at 78.7yrs. It improved this by +4.3yrs in the 30 years from 1990, although less than the global average of +7.9yrs.

Life Expectancy Higher is better₁₁
Pos.		2021 Years₁₁
1	Monaco	85.9
2	Hong Kong	85.5
3	Japan	84.8
	...
25	Denmark	81.4
26	Cyprus	81.2
27	Portugal	81.0
28	San Marino	80.9
29	UK	80.7
30	Slovenia	80.7
31	Germany	80.6
32	Andorra	80.4
	Europe Avg	78.36
	World Avg	71.28
q=195.

Children's Health:

Infant Immunizations 2011-2015 Higher is better₂₃
Pos.		2015 Avg %₂₃
1=	Hungary	99.0
1=	China	99.0
3	Uzbekistan	98.9
	...
158	Tonga	80.0
159	Mauritania	79.9
160	Lebanon	79.4
161	San Marino	79.3
162	Gabon	78.7
163	Micronesia	78.2
164	Philippines	77.9
165	Sweden	77.8
	Europe Avg	92.7
	World Avg	88.3
q=194.

6. San Marino's Responsibility Towards The Environment

#biodiversity #the_environment

This rank is derived from 1 data sets. San Marino does better than average for how quickly it ratified the 1993 Convention on Biological Diversity.

Convention on Biological Diversity Earlier is better
Pos.		0 Signed
1=	China	1993 Dec 29
1=	Guinea	1993 Dec 29
1=	Cook Islands	1993 Dec 29
	...
93	Senegal	1995 Jan 15
94	Cameroon	1995 Jan 17
95	N. Korea	1995 Jan 24
96	San Marino	1995 Jan 26
97	Swaziland	1995 Feb 07
98	Zimbabwe	1995 Feb 09
99	Vietnam	1995 Feb 14
100	Switzerland	1995 Feb 19
	Europe Avg	1899 Dec 30
	World Avg	1899 Dec 30
q=197.

7. San Marino's Modernity and Learning

#education #modernity #technology #the_internet

Compared to Europe (2020)₂₄
Pos.		Lower is better Avg Rank₂₄
1	Finland	8.4
2	Switzerland	15.1
3	Estonia	15.8
	...
41	Monaco	64.5
42	Georgia	65.1
43	Montenegro	66.0
44	Armenia	70.0
45=	Azerbaijan	70.1
46	Macedonia	71.0
47	Albania	72.4
48	Andorra	74.5
49	San Marino	125.0
	Europe Avg	41.2
q=49.

Modernity & Learning (2020)₂₄
Pos.		Lower is better Avg Rank₂₄
1	Finland	8.4
2	Taiwan	10.0
3	Switzerland	15.1
	...
169	Mali	124.1
170	Togo	124.4
171	Angola	124.8
172	San Marino	125.0
173	Djibouti	125.8
174	Myanmar (Burma)	127.0
175	Timor-Leste (E. Timor)	129.0
176	Honduras	130.6
	World Avg	83.2
q=205.

Modernity and Education:

Length of Schooling Higher is better₂₅
Pos.		2021 Years₂₅
1	Australia	21.1
2	New Zealand	20.3
3	Greece	20.0
	...
129	Bangladesh	12.4
130	Samoa	12.4
131	Congo, (Brazzaville)	12.3
132	San Marino	12.3
133	Botswana	12.3
134	Angola	12.2
135	Zimbabwe	12.1
136	Iraq	12.1
	Europe Avg	16.1
	World Avg	13.5
q=193.

Technology and Information:

IPv6 Uptake Higher is better₂₆
Pos.		2017 Ratio₂₆
1	Belgium	55.4
2	Germany	41.8
3	Switzerland	35.1
	...
150=	Monaco	0.0
150=	Bermuda	0.0
150=	Isle of Man	0.0
150=	San Marino	0.0
150=	Cayman Islands	0.0
150=	Andorra	0.0
150=	Greenland	0.0
150=	Brunei	0.0
	Europe Avg	8.11
	World Avg	3.82
q=176.

8. Religion and Beliefs

#buddhism #christianity #hinduism #islam #judaism

Data from the Pew Forum, a professional polling outfit, states that in 2010 the religious makeup of this country was as follows in the table below₂₇:

Christian	91.6%
Muslim	0.1%
Hindu	0.1%
Buddhist	0.1%
Folk Religion	0.1%
Jewish	0.3%
Unaffiliated	7.2%

The CIA World Factbook has slightly different data, and states simply: Roman Catholic₂₈.

Links:

A List of All Religions and Belief Systems