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San Marino demographic and labor market challenges

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San Marino is experiencing a demographic decline characterized by a facing significant drop in birth rates structural challenges regarding its labor market and an aging population. demographic stability. The unemployment rate has risen to 2.68%, up from 2.25% the previous year. The Unione Sammarinese Lavoratori (USL) noted that this trend notably affects highly educated individuals, with approximately 28.6% of job seekers holding university degrees. Demographic data indicates a deepening crisis. In the first half of 2026, the country recorded 66 births, births against 149 deaths, resulting in a 19.5% decrease from natural balance of -83. Further data for the 82 births recorded first eight months of 2026 shows 88 births, compared to 106 during the same period in 2025. 2025 and 91 in 2024. This decline has contributed to a negative natural balance, is coupled with 149 deaths recorded against the 66 births, resulting in a gap of -83. While migratory movement helped the total resident population grow slightly to 34,167 by mid-2026, an aging population, with the nation faces broader structural challenges. Unemployment has risen to 2.68%, notably affecting highly educated job seekers. The average age of the population has also increased, rising from 42.90 in 2016 to 46.42 in 2025. In response to these trends, trends and following calls from the CDLS has called for the urgent approval of action, San Marino has officially approved a new bill aimed at supporting families, maternity, and birth rates. Described as a strategic political choice to place family welfare at the center of public policy, the law is the result of an eighteen-month consultation process. Key measures include the strengthening of parental leave, which provides support legislation. for 80% of wages during the initial period.

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