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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Albania’s population is about 70.0× that of San Marino, a difference of 2,343,151.
Albania’s surface area is about 479× that of San Marino, a difference of 28,690 km².
San Marino’s population density is 585% higher than that of Albania, a difference of 484 /km².
Albania’s nominal GDP is about 13.3× that of San Marino, a difference of $25.02 billion.
San Marino’s GDP per capita is 426% higher than that of Albania, a difference of $48,502.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Tirana
San Marino
2,377,128
33,977
28,750 km²
60 km²
82.7 /km²
566 /km²
$27.05 billion · 2024
$2.03 billion · 2023
$11,378 · 2024
$59,880 · 2023
Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Albanian lek · ALL · Lek
Euro · EUR · €
Albanian
Sammarinese
+355
+378
.al
.sm
AL / ALB
SM / SMR
Europe/Tirane
Europe/San_Marino
Shqipëria
San Marino
| Measure | Albania | San Marino |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Tirana | San Marino |
| Population | 2,377,128 | 33,977 |
| Surface area | 28,750 km² | 60 km² |
| Population density | 82.7 /km² | 566 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $27.05 billion · 2024 | $2.03 billion · 2023 |
| GDP per capita | $11,378 · 2024 | $59,880 · 2023 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Albanian lek · ALL · Lek | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Albanian | Sammarinese |
| Phone code | +355 | +378 |
| Internet domain | .al | .sm |
| ISO codes | AL / ALB | SM / SMR |
| Time zone | Europe/Tirane | Europe/San_Marino |
| Native name | Shqipëria | San Marino |
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Albania, a hidden gem on the Balkan Peninsula, beckons travelers with its dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, and warm Mediterranean spirit. From ancient ruins to vibrant cities, this compact nation packs a wealth of experiences into a surprisingly small footprint.
Full Albania profile →The Most Serene Republic of San Marino, commonly called San Marino, is a microstate and an enclave surrounded by Italy, located within the Italian Peninsula on the northeastern side of the Apennines mountain range.
Full San Marino profile →The capital of Albania is Tirana.
Albania has a recorded population of approximately 2,377,128 people.
Albania covers an area of about 28,750 km².
Albania has a population density of roughly 82.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Albania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $27.05 billion as of 2024.
Albania has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,378.
Albania uses the Albanian lek (ALL), with the symbol Lek.
Albania is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Albania is Shqipëria.
People from Albania are referred to as Albanian .
The international dialing code for Albania is +355.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Albania is .al.
Albania uses the Europe/Tirane time zone.
Albania, a hidden gem on the Balkan Peninsula, beckons travelers with its dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, and warm Mediterranean spirit. From ancient ruins to vibrant cities, this compact nation packs a wealth of experiences into a surprisingly small footprint.
The capital of San Marino is San Marino.
San Marino has a recorded population of approximately 33,977 people.
San Marino covers an area of about 60 km².
San Marino has a population density of roughly 566 /km² (people per square kilometre).
San Marino has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.03 billion as of 2023.
San Marino has a GDP per capita of approximately $59,880.
San Marino uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
San Marino is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
People from San Marino are referred to as Sammarinese.
The international dialing code for San Marino is +378.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for San Marino is .sm.
San Marino uses the Europe/San_Marino time zone.
The Most Serene Republic of San Marino, commonly called San Marino, is a microstate and an enclave surrounded by Italy, located within the Italian Peninsula on the northeastern side of the Apennines mountain range.