| Athletics at the 1991 Games of the Small States of Europe | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 21–26 May |
| Host city | Andorra la Vella, Andorra |
| Venue | Estadi Comunal d'Andorra la Vella |
| Events | 30 |
| Participation | 166 athletes from 8 nations |
Athletics at the 1991 Games of the Small States of Europe were held in Andorra la Vella, Andorra between 21 and 26 May. [1] [2] [3] [4]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cyprus | 16 | 9 | 12 | 37 |
| 2 |  Iceland | 10 | 7 | 2 | 19 |
| 3 |  Luxembourg | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| 4 |  Monaco | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| 5 |  San Marino | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 |  Andorra | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 7 |  Malta | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals (7 entries) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 90 | |
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