Vatican City:
Economy


Economy - overview	Definition This unique, noncommercial economy is supported financially by an annual contribution (known as Peter's Pence) from Roman Catholic dioceses throughout the world; 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.
GDP (purchasing power parity)	Definition - World rank and map $NA
Labor force	Definition NA
Labor force - by occupation	Definition note: essentially services with a small amount of industry; nearly all dignitaries, priests, nuns, guards, and the approximately 3,000 lay workers live outside the Vatican
Population below poverty line	Definition NA%
Budget	Definition revenues: $310 million expenditures: $307 million (2006)
Industries	Definition printing; production of coins, medals, postage stamps; a small amount of mosaics and staff uniforms; worldwide banking and financial activities
Electricity - production	Definition - World rank and map NA kWh
Electricity - consumption	Definition - World rank and map NA kWh
Electricity - imports	Definition NA kWh; note - electricity supplied by Italy
Currency (code)	Definition euro (EUR)
Exchange rates	Definition euros per US dollar - 0.7345 (2007), 0.7964 (2006), 0.8041 (2005), 0.8054 (2004), 0.886 (2003)
Fiscal year	Definition calendar year