San Marino is not rated by the RSF index; Freedom House classifies it as Free with a total score of 97/100. Context: pop 34K, GDP $1.64B.
2023 Press Freedom Scorecard
Overall score and global position
San Marino is not currently scored by the RSF World Press Freedom Index or by the V-Dem Freedom of Expression project; the profile relies on Freedom House and World Bank indicators below. Of the 25 Freedom House indicators, San Marino earns 22 at the maximum 4/4 and 0 at 0/4; its strongest category is Electoral Process (12/12) and its weakest is Rule of Law (15/16).
Composite index comparison
Elections, political pluralism, government functioning.
Freedom of expression, association, rule of law, personal autonomy.
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All socio-economic indicators from the World Bank country dataset (2023 snapshot).
Democratic Rights & Civil Liberties
Freedom status explained
Freedom House classifies San Marino as Free with a 2024 aggregate score of 97/100 — meaning national institutions reliably protect political rights and civil liberties.
Within Freedom House's Europe region (43 countries), San Marino ranks #4 on the latest aggregate score — the 93rd percentile. The region leaders are Finland, Sweden, Norway.
Political Rights vs Civil Liberties
Rating 1 of 7 (1 = best)
Rating 1 of 7 (1 = best)
Political rights and civil liberties are rated in similar territory, a sign that formal political channels and everyday personal freedoms move together in this country.
Twelve-year Freedom House trend
Between 2013 and 2024, Freedom House moved San Marino from Free (Free, 100/100) to Free (Free, 97/100).
Indicator trajectory (A–G over 12 years)
Of the 25 Freedom House indicators tracked for San Marino, 7 moved at least one point across the available Freedom House history. The eight with the largest absolute change appear below.
| Code | Indicator | Earliest | Latest | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B4 | Minority political rights | 4/4 (2013) | 3/4 (2024) | ▼ -1 |
| D1 | Free media | 4/4 (2013) | 3/4 (2024) | ▼ -1 |
| F4 | Equal treatment | 4/4 (2013) | 3/4 (2024) | ▼ -1 |
| C2 | Anti-corruption safeguards | 4/4 (2013) | 4/4 (2024) | • 0 |
| F1 | Independent judiciary | 4/4 (2013) | 4/4 (2024) | • 0 |
| F2 | Due process | 4/4 (2013) | 4/4 (2024) | • 0 |
| G3 | Personal social freedoms | 4/4 (2013) | 4/4 (2024) | • 0 |
Latest A–G indicator scorecard
Electoral Process
PR
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A1Free and fair head-of-government elections
4/4
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A2Free and fair legislative elections
4/4
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A3Electoral laws and framework
4/4
Political Pluralism & Participation
PR
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B1Right to organise in political parties
4/4
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B2Opposition can realistically gain power
4/4
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B3Free political choice without domination
4/4
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B4Political rights of minorities
3/4
Functioning of Government
PR
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C1Elected officials determine government policy
4/4
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C2Safeguards against corruption
4/4
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C3Transparency of government
4/4
Freedom of Expression & Belief
CL
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D1Free and independent media
3/4
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D2Freedom of religious expression
4/4
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D3Academic freedom
4/4
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D4Free private discussion
4/4
Associational & Organisational Rights
CL
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E1Freedom of assembly
4/4
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E2Freedom for NGOs
4/4
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E3Free trade unions
4/4
Rule of Law
CL
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F1Independent judiciary
4/4
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F2Due process in civil and criminal matters
4/4
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F3Protection from illegitimate force
4/4
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F4Equal treatment under the law
3/4
Personal Autonomy & Individual Rights
CL
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G1Freedom of movement
4/4
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G2Property rights
4/4
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G3Personal social freedoms
4/4
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G4Equality of opportunity
4/4
Each indicator is scored 0–4 by Freedom House analysts; category subtotals combine into the Political Rights (A + B + C = 0–40) and Civil Liberties (D + E + F + G = 0–60) aggregates shown above. 2024 edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Freedom House indicator moved most in San Marino?
Indicator B4 (Minority political rights) changed by -1 points, moving from 4/4 to 3/4 across the available history — the biggest indicator-level movement of the 25 Freedom House sub-scores for San Marino.
How does San Marino rank within its Freedom House region?
San Marino holds position #4 of 43 in the Europe region on the latest Freedom House aggregate score. The region's top country is Finland (100/100).
What is San Marino's economic context for its press freedom score?
San Marino has a GDP of $1.64B across a population of 34K, giving a per-capita GDP of about $48,374. Its capital is City of San Marino; the official language is Italian.