Holy See (Vatican City)'s Economy | Holy See (Vatican City) Economy

Economy - overview: This unique, noncommercial economy is supported financially by an annual contribution from Roman Catholic dioceses throughout the world (known as Peter's Pence); by the sale of postage stamps, coins, medals, and tourist mementos; by fees for admission to museums; and by the sale of publications. Investments and real estate income also account for a sizable portion of revenue. The incomes and living standards of lay workers are comparable to those of counterparts who work in the city of Rome.

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Population below poverty line: NA%

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Labor force: NA

Labor force - by occupation: Essentially services with a small amount of industry; note - dignitaries, priests, nuns, guards, and 3,000 lay workers live outside the Vatican

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Budget: Revenues: $245.2 million expenditures: $260.4 million, including capital expenditures of NA (2002)

Industries: Printing; production of coins, medals, postage stamps; a small amount of mosaics and staff uniforms; worldwide banking and financial activities

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Electricity - exports: 0 kWh

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Economic aid - recipient: None

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Exchange rates: Euros per US dollar - 0.8054 (2004), 0.886 (2003), 1.0626 (2002), 1.1175 (2001), 1.0854 (2000)

Fiscal year: Calendar year

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