Andorra

Introduction

Background
The landlocked Principality of Andorra is one of the smallest states in Europe. Although not a member of the EU, Andorra enjoys a special relationship with the bloc that is governed by various customs and cooperation agreements; it uses the euro as its national currency.

Geography

Area
total : 468 sq km
land: 468 sq km
water: 0 sq km

Climate
temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers

Natural resources
hydropower, mineral water, timber, iron ore, lead

People and Society

Population
total: 85,370 (2024 est.)

Ethnic groups
Spanish 34.3%, Andorran 32.1%, Portuguese 10%, French 5.6%, other 18% (2024 est.)

Languages
Catalan (official) 44.1%, Castilian 40.3%, Portuguese 13.5%, French 10%, English 3%, other 6.8% (2022 est.)

Religions
Christian (predominantly Roman Catholic) 89.5, other 8.8%, unaffiliated 1.7% (2020 est.)

Population growth rate
-0.12% (2024 est.)

Government

Government type
parliamentary democracy (since March 1993) that retains its chiefs of state in the form of a co-principality; the two princes are the President of France and Bishop of Seu d'Urgell, Spain

Capital
name: Andorra la Vella

Executive branch
chief of state: Co-prince Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by Patrick STROZDA (since 14 May 2017); and Co-prince Archbishop Joan-Enric VIVES i Sicilia (since 12 May 2003); represented by Eduard Ibanez PULIDO (since 27 November 2023)
head of government: Prime Minister Xavier Espot ZAMORA (since 16 May 2019)

Diplomatic representation in the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Joan FORNER ROVIRA (since 13 January 2025); note - also Permanent Representative to the UN

Economy

Economic overview
high GDP; low unemployment; non-EU Euro user; co-principality duty-free area between Spain and France; tourist hub but hit hard by COVID-19; modern, non-tax haven financial sector; looking for big tech investments; new member of SEPA and IMF

Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
$5.402 billion (2024 est.)
$5.226 billion (2023 est.)
$5.094 billion (2022 est.)

Real GDP per capita
$65,900 (2024 est.)
$64,600 (2023 est.)
$63,900 (2022 est.)

Exports
$3.169 billion (2023 est.)
$2.736 billion (2022 est.)
$2.446 billion (2021 est.)

Exports - partners
Spain 39%, USA 21%, France 11%, UK 5%, UAE 3% (2023)

Exports - commodities
paintings, integrated circuits, cars, orthopedic appliances, garments (2023)

Imports
$2.716 billion (2023 est.)
$2.44 billion (2022 est.)
$2.143 billion (2021 est.)

Imports - partners
Spain 65%, France 11%, Germany 4%, China 3%, Italy 3% (2023)

Imports - commodities
cars, refined petroleum, garments, perfumes, electricity (2023)

Human Development Index

The country's Human Development Index (HDI) is 0.913, ranking it 32nd out of 193 countries tested. (more information)