🇲🇨 Monaco
Population: 38,341 in 2025 for Monaco (Europe), position 207 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Monaco: $288K /inh. (2024), ranking 1 out of 211. Economic growth is 8.5 % (2024).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Monaco, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): GDP per capita (1/211), Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Life expectancy at birth (1/213).
Weaknesses – Monaco, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Research and development spending (147/155), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (160/212).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Monaco has $288K /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- GDP growth: Monaco has 8.5 %, above the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $288,002 /inh. | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 9.4 % | 2024 | 6 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 8.5 % | 2024 | 9 of 211 |
| GDP | $11.1B | 2024 | 154 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 189 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.4 % | 2024 | 73 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.89 LCU/$ | 2025 | 180 of 211 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 159,000 arr. | 2020 | 163 of 202 |
Public finances 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development spending | 0 % | 2005 | 147 of 155 |
Economic structure 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 87.2 % | 2024 | 6 of 202 |
| Industry (including construction) | 12.8 % | 2024 | 172 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 36 % | 2025 | 1 of 213 |
| Urban population | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 54.4 yrs | 2023 | 2 of 226 |
| Age dependency ratio | 99.1 per 100 | 2025 | 2 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.1 % | 2025 | 57 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.9 per 100 girls | 2024 | 118 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 95.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 157 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.9 % | 2025 | 157 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 13.8 % | 2025 | 196 of 213 |
| Population | 38,341 inhab. | 2025 | 207 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 50.2 % | 2025 | 212 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 86.5 yrs | 2024 | 1 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 88.6 yrs | 2024 | 1 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 84.6 yrs | 2024 | 1 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 0 per 100,000 | 2013 | 1 of 188 |
| Death rate | 20.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 1 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 2.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 13 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 2.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 14 of 194 |
| Children per woman | 2.1 children/woman | 2024 | 96 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 9.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 161 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.75 % | 2025 | 203 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic sanitation | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 20.83 per 1,000 | 2014 | 1 of 196 |
| Hospital beds | 22 per 1,000 | 2014 | 1 of 190 |
| Physicians | 8.61 per 1,000 | 2020 | 2 of 193 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 1 per 100,000 | 2024 | 6 of 206 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 8.5 % | 2023 | 18 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 88 % | 2024 | 111 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 3.1 % | 2023 | 174 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes prevalence | 6.9 % | 2024 | 60 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of immigrants in the population | 70.2 % | 2024 | 3 of 212 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.73 | 2003 | 31 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.68 | 2003 | 42 of 205 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.3 | 2003 | 142 of 204 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 18,537 inh./km² | 2024 | 2 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 43.8 ° | 2026 | 42 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 1 countries | 2026 | 137 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 6 km | 2026 | 159 of 230 |
| Length of coastline | 4 km | 2026 | 183 of 227 |
| Total area | 75 km² | 2024 | 206 of 212 |
| Land area | 2 km² | 2024 | 212 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 7.9 % | 2015 | 160 of 212 |
| Highest point | 162 m | 2026 | 211 of 229 |
Land & Nature 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 20.9 % | 2025 | 85 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 0 % | 2023 | 209 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
Governance & Rule of Law 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.65 | 2025 | 11 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.56 | 2025 | 12 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.72 | 2025 | 13 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.25 | 2025 | 20 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.18 | 2025 | 29 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.94 | 2025 | 43 of 203 |
Women's rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 45.8 % | 2025 | 11 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 40 % | 2025 | 23 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,962 | 2025 | 55 of 189 |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 3.9 pts | 2025 | 71 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Civil union only | 2025 | 12 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 3.1 per 100,000 | 2001 | 99 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Signed, not ratified | 2026 | 25 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 23 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 9.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 59 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $2,184 | 2024 | 11 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 54.6 % | 2022 | 102 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 11 yrs | 2025 | 61 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Monaco?
Monaco has about 38,341 inhabitants (2025), ranking 207 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Monaco?
GDP per capita is $288K /inh. (2024): Monaco ranks 1 out of 211 countries.
Where does Monaco stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Monaco has $288K /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Monaco come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.