Holy See Economy - 2024

Economic overview

limited, tourism-based economy; euro user but issues commemorative stamps and coins; solar energy producer; some printing industry to support museums and religious needs

Real GDP (purchasing power parity)

N/A

Industries

printing; production of coins, medals, postage stamps; mosaics, staff uniforms; worldwide banking and financial activities

Labor force

4,822 (2016)

Population below poverty line

N/A

Budget

revenues: $315 million (2013)

expenditures: $348 million (2013)

Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)

N/A

Taxes and other revenues

N/A

Fiscal year

calendar year

Exchange rates

euros (EUR) per US dollar -

Exchange rates:
0.885 (2017 est.)
0.903 (2016 est.)
0.9214 (2015 est.)
0.885 (2014 est.)
0.7634 (2013 est.)

note: while not an EU member state, the Holy See, has a 2000 monetary agreement with Italy and the EU to produce limited euro coinage—but not banknotes—that began enforcement in January 2002