Geography
Climate: Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
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Data as of May 5, 2026
Monaco
EuropeGlobal Leader
Among all countries, Monaco stands 1st in life expectancy. Can you guess its other standout statistics?
Among all countries, Monaco stands 1st in life expectancy. This achievement puts it ahead of the vast majority of countries. Can you guess its other standout statistics?
43.7, 7.4 - Europe
Area
2 km²
Pop.
32.0K
Stats
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Reality brief
Monaco is a country in Europe with a population of 32.0K and an area of 2 km². Life expectancy is 86.4 years.
Short factual summary generated from the same country data used in game rounds.
Core numbers
Stats worth knowing
Fast scan first, deep dive later.
Life Expectancy
86.4 years#1globally
Average number of years a newborn would be expected to live if current mortality patterns stayed the same, from Our World in Data.
Internet Users (%)
99%#12globally
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
University Enrollment Rate
77.48%#34globally
Total university and college enrollment as a percentage of the typical college-age population.
Country briefing
Grounded facts about Monaco
A quick real-world briefing before you dive deeper into rankings, surprises, and matchups.
Culture
Major languages include French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque.
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Identity
Formal name: Principality of Monaco.
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Top stats
Where They Stand Out
The strongest source-backed stats before the deeper data table.
Dependency Ratio
98.57% of working-age pop.#2globallyTop stat
Dependents as a share of the working-age population, from World Bank Open Data.
Median Age
54.4 years#2globallyTop stat
The age that splits the population in half: half are younger, half are older. UN WPP estimate as of 1 July 2023.
Women in Parliament (%)
45.83%#12globallyTop stat
The percentage of parliament seats held by women.
Reality checks
Did You Know?
The stats that tend to surprise players in real rounds.
Only ranks #215 in land area
#2152.1 km²Land Area
Total land area in square kilometers, excluding lakes, rivers, and territorial waters.
Only ranks #211 in forest area
#2110 km²Forest Area
Total forest area in square kilometers, including natural and planted trees at least 5 meters tall.
Only ranks #185 in merchant fleet size
#1851.0Merchant Fleet Size
Number of merchant marine ships from the frozen public-domain CIA World Factbook snapshot.
Only ranks #224 in birth rate
#2246.5 per 1kBirth Rate
The number of babies born per 1,000 people each year.
Ranks #8 globally in urban population (%)
#8100%Urban Population (%)
The percentage of people living in cities and urban areas.
Compared with the region
How Monaco Compares
Country vs continent vs world averages
Monaco
Europe avg
World avg
Life Expectancy
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
- Country
- 86.4 years
- Region avg
- 80.0 years
- World avg
- 73.7 years
Monaco86.4 years
Europe80.0 years
World73.7 years
+17% above worldWB 2023
Internet Users
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
- Country
- 99%
- Region avg
- 90.13%
- World avg
- 70.29%
Monaco99%
Europe90.13%
World70.29%
+41% above worldWB 2023
Child Mortality
Deaths before age 5 per 1,000 live births, from World Bank Open Data.
- Country
- 2.7 per 1k births
- Region avg
- 4.8 per 1k births
- World avg
- 24.74 per 1k births
Monaco2.7 per 1k births
Europe4.8 per 1k births
World24.74 per 1k births
+89% above worldWB 2023
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About Monaco
Country briefing
The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present-day Monaco in 1215.
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The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present-day Monaco in 1215. The current ruling GRIMALDI family first seized control in 1297 but was not able to permanently secure its holding until 1419. Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, coastal Mediterranean scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world-famous as a tourist and recreation center.
Geography & Climate4 facts
- Location
- Western Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea on the southern coast of France, near the border with Italy
- Climate
- Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers
- Terrain
- hilly, rugged, rocky
- Size Comparison
- about three times the size of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
People & Culture4 facts
- Languages
- French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque
- Religions
- Roman Catholic 90% (official), other 10%
- Ethnic Groups
- Monegasque 32.1%, French 19.9%, Italian 15.3%, British 5%, Belgian 2.3%, Swiss 2%, German 1.9%, Russian 1.8%, American 1.1%, Dutch 1.1%, Moroccan 1%, other 16.6% (2016 est.)
- Major Cities
- 39,000 MONACO (capital) (2018)
Government & History9 facts
- Government Type
- constitutional monarchy
- Capital
- Monaco
- Capital Coordinates
- 43 44 N, 7 25 E
- Capital Timezone
- UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
- Official Name
- Principality of Monaco
- Name Origin
- founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century B.C., the name's origin is unclear; it could derive from the Greek term monoikos (solitary), the Ligurian word monegu (rock), or the Basque word muno (mountain)
- Independence
- 1419 (beginning of permanent rule by the House of GRIMALDI)
- National Symbols
- red and white lozenges (diamond shapes)
- National Anthem
- "A Marcia de Muneghu" (The March of Monaco)
Economy & Trade6 facts
- Overview
- high-income European economy; non-EU euro user; considered a tax haven; tourism and banking are largest sectors; negatively impacted by COVID-19; major oceanographic museum; among most expensive real estate; major state-owned enterprises
- Industries
- banking, insurance, tourism, construction, small-scale industrial and consumer products
- Export Partners
- Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Spain (2021)
- Export Commodities
- jewelry, perfumes, watches, packaged medicines, cars (2021)
- Import Partners
- Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, China (2021)
- Import Commodities
- jewelry, cars and vehicle parts, recreational boats, plastic products, artwork (2021)
Infrastructure & Defense2 facts
- Military Forces
- no regular military forces; Prince’s Company of Carabiniers (Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince, Police Department (Direction de la Sûreté Publique), Fire and Emergency Service (Corps des Sapeurs-pompiers de Monaco) (2025)
- Broadcast Media
- TV Monte-Carlo operates a TV network; cable TV available; Radio Monte-Carlo has extensive radio networks in France and Italy, with French-language broadcasts to France beginning in the 1960s and Italian-language broadcasts to Italy beginning in the 1970s; other radio stations include Riviera Radio and Radio Monaco
Source:World Factbook archive 2026
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Deep Dive
Every tracked stat, grouped for fast scanning.
Health & Survival5 statsBest: #1
Demographics12 statsBest: #1
Population Density
Elderly Population (%)
Dependency Ratio
Median Age
Urban Population (%)
Death Rate
Teen Birth Rate
Fertility Rate
Population
Youth Population (%)
Birth Rate
Land Area
Wealth & Economy3 statsBest: #7
Technology3 statsBest: #12
Society & Equality1 statsBest: #12
Women in Parliament (%)
Education & Future4 statsBest: #34
Environment6 statsBest: #73
Lifestyle1 statsBest: #107
Tourist Arrivals
Land & Sea4 statsBest: #131
Lowest Elevation
0 m#131
Land Border Length
6.0 km#161
Coastline Length
4.1 km#194
Highest Elevation
162 m#218
Infrastructure1 statsBest: #185
Merchant Fleet Size
1.0#185
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Monaco
#1 in Life Expectancy
Average number of years a newborn would be expected to live if current mortality patterns stayed the same, from Our World in Data.
Top 5% globally
86.4 years
Frequently Asked Questions about Monaco
What is the population of Monaco?
Monaco has a population of 32.0K, ranking #214 globally by population.
What continent is Monaco in?
Monaco is located in Europe. It has an area of 2 km².
What is the life expectancy in Monaco?
Life expectancy in Monaco is 86.4 years, ranking #1 globally.
What is Monaco known for in global statistics?
Monaco ranks particularly high in Life Expectancy (#1), Life Expectancy (#1), Population Density (#2).
How densely populated is Monaco?
Monaco has a population density of 18692.9 people per km², ranking #2 globally.