Government and power in San Marino
Who leads San Marino, how the World Bank's governance indicators score it, how many women sit in parliament and government, what the state spends and taxes, and the official bodies that hold power to account. System of government: Unitary parliamentary republic (two Captains Regent as joint heads of state).
Who leads San Marino?
- Head of state: Gerardo Giovagnoli and William Casali (Captains Regent of the Republic of San Marino)
- Head of government: No Prime Minister
- Foreign minister: Luca Beccari (Minister for Foreign Affairs, Political Affairs, International Economic Cooperation and Digital Transition of the Republic of San Marino)
Source: Heads of State, Heads of Government, Ministers for Foreign Affairs: Public List (United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service), list dated 15 October 2026. All world leaders.
Governance scores
The World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators combine surveys of households and firms with assessments by public, private and non-governmental bodies. Each score runs from 0 to 100; higher means the sources rate governance better. They measure perceptions, and each has a margin of error.
- Voice and accountability
- Measures how far citizens can choose their government, and freedom of expression, association and the media.
- Political stability and absence of violence
- Measures the likelihood of political instability or politically motivated violence, including terrorism.
- Government effectiveness
- Measures the quality of public services and the civil service, and how independent they are from political pressure.
- Regulatory quality
- Measures the government's ability to make and carry out policies that let the private sector develop.
- Rule of law
- Measures confidence in and respect for the rules of society, including contract enforcement, property rights, the police and the courts.
- Control of corruption
- Measures how far public power is used for private gain, including petty and grand corruption and "capture" of the state by elites.
How does San Marino score on voice and accountability?
Voice and accountability: 80.5 out of 100 in 2025, 21st highest of 193 UN member states with a score (regional median 74.2). Ten years earlier, in 2015, it was 80.9.
Source: World Bank · saved copyHow does San Marino score on political stability?
Political stability and absence of violence: 90.6 out of 100 in 2025, 6th highest of 193 UN member states with a score (regional median 73.5). Ten years earlier, in 2015, it was 88.9.
Source: World Bank · saved copyHow does San Marino score on government effectiveness?
Government effectiveness: 70.1 out of 100 in 2025, 38th highest of 193 UN member states with a score (regional median 69.4). Ten years earlier, in 2015, it was 81.9.
Source: World Bank · saved copyHow does San Marino score on regulatory quality?
Regulatory quality: 70.1 out of 100 in 2025, 36th highest of 193 UN member states with a score (regional median 66.2). Ten years earlier, in 2015, it was 70.3.
Source: World Bank · saved copyHow does San Marino score on the rule of law?
Rule of law: 82.4 out of 100 in 2025, 20th highest of 193 UN member states with a score (regional median 70.8). Ten years earlier, in 2015, it was 86.2.
Source: World Bank · saved copyHow does San Marino score on control of corruption?
Control of corruption: 71.8 out of 100 in 2025, 28th highest of 193 UN member states with a score (regional median 60.7). Ten years earlier, in 2015, it was 71.6.
Source: World Bank · saved copyHow many women are in San Marino's parliament?
Women held 35.0% of seats in the national parliament (single or lower chamber) in 2025, 49th highest of 184 countries with data. Source: Inter-Parliamentary Union, via the World Bank.
Source: World Bank · saved copyHow many of San Marino's ministers are women?
Women held 10.0% of ministerial posts in 2025, 157th highest of 190.
Source: World Bank · saved copyHow much does the government of San Marino spend?
Central government spending (expense) was 40.5% of GDP in 2023.
Source: World Bank · saved copyHow much tax does the government of San Marino collect?
Central government tax revenue was 17.3% of GDP in 2023, 60th highest of 110.
Source: World Bank · saved copyHow many births are registered in San Marino?
100.0% of births of children under 5 were registered with a civil authority (2022).
Source: World Bank · saved copyHow many people in San Marino use the internet?
97.4% of people used the internet in 2024.
Source: World Bank · saved copyOfficial bodies that hold power in San Marino
Government
- Government of the Republic of San MarinoGovernment decisions, press releases and information on the Congress of State and secretariats.
Parliament
- Great and General CouncilSession agendas, minutes, bills and the list of council members.
Elections
- Elections in San Marino (official site)Official results of general elections and referendums, and voter information.
Courts
- Single Court of the Republic of San MarinoInformation on the courts of San Marino and published judicial decisions.
Laws and the official gazette
- Archive of laws, decrees and regulations (Great and General Council)The official archive of San Marino laws, decrees and regulations.
Government below the national level
- Castelli (9): Acquaviva, Borgo Maggiore, Città di San Marino, Chiesanuova, Domagnano, Faetano, Fiorentino, Montegiardino, Serravalle: Capitano di Castello (township head) and Giunta members directly elected every five years (last 23 November 2025); voters choose a list and its Capitano candidate, plus up to two preference votes
How local power works in San Marino
Places in San Marino
Sources
- World Bank: Worldwide Governance Indicators: Voice and accountability (governance score 0-100), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 70f2804fd1e2…)
- World Bank: Worldwide Governance Indicators: Political stability and absence of violence (governance score 0-100), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1317de0c85e1…)
- World Bank: Worldwide Governance Indicators: Government effectiveness (governance score 0-100), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a775e808dc65…)
- World Bank: Worldwide Governance Indicators: Regulatory quality (governance score 0-100), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 83b57e36ff8c…)
- World Bank: Worldwide Governance Indicators: Rule of law (governance score 0-100), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0bccc3c054e8…)
- World Bank: Worldwide Governance Indicators: Control of corruption (governance score 0-100), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 3b15a5340cdd…)
- World Bank: World Development Indicators: Seats held by women in national parliament (SG.GEN.PARL.ZS), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1ae1dc13981a…)
- World Bank: World Development Indicators: Women in ministerial positions (SG.GEN.MNST.ZS), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a4e448a5b8bd…)
- World Bank: World Development Indicators: Central government spending (GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 808094019f50…)
- World Bank: World Development Indicators: Tax revenue (GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 08c94b750f31…)
- World Bank: World Development Indicators: Births registered (SP.REG.BRTH.ZS), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 f8d443034ba7…)
- World Bank: World Development Indicators: People using the internet (IT.NET.USER.ZS), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0d78dc658329…)
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