Monaco: Population, Economy & Travel Facts

Essential data for planning your trip to Monaco — from population and demographics to economic indicators, healthcare infrastructure, tourism trends, and digital connectivity.

Population & Geography

Population
38,682
#191 of 197 countries
Area
2 km²
#248 of 248 countries
Density
19341.0 / km²
#2 of 245 countries

Monaco has a population of 38,682 spread across 2 km², giving it an average density of 19341.0 people per km². This is a densely populated country where urban areas dominate the landscape.

Population Density Map

Population density map of Monaco
< 5 25–100 500–1k 2.5k–5k > 10k / km²

Demographics

Median Age
57.5
Life Expectancy
89.8 yrs
Government
constitutional monarchy
Ethnic Groups
Religions

Population Trends

How a country's age structure is shifting tells you a lot about what to expect on the ground. A growing elderly population often means better healthcare and higher costs, while a young population signals energy and growth but potentially less developed infrastructure.

Age Structure Over Time
Population Growth Rate (%)
Urban vs Rural (%)
Birth & Death Rates (per 1,000)

Economy & Cost of Living

Understanding the local economy helps travellers budget effectively and set expectations. Monaco is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.

Income Level
High income
GDP per Capita
$256,800
GDP per Capita (USD)
GDP Growth (%)
Inflation Rate (%)
Employment
GDP/Capita (PPP)
$270,100

Tourism

Tourism data reveals how popular a destination is and how much infrastructure exists to support visitors.

Air Passengers
316
International Tourist Arrivals
Tourism Receipts (USD)
Air Passengers Carried
Tourism as % of Exports

Health & Safety Infrastructure

Healthcare quality matters when you're far from home. These indicators help gauge what level of medical care is available — Monaco has 8.61 physicians per 1,000 people, above the global average, indicating strong healthcare infrastructure.

Physicians
8.61/1k
Hospital Beds
21.99/1k
Health Spend
$8004/person
Infant Mortality
2.3/1k
Immunization
88%
Safe Drinking Water
100.0%
Basic Sanitation
100.0%
Health Expenditure per Capita (USD)
Hospital Beds per 1,000

Connectivity & Digital Infrastructure

Staying connected while travelling is essential for navigation, communication, and remote work. In Monaco, 99% of the population uses the internet — expect widely available WiFi in hotels, cafes, and public spaces. There are 104 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, and local SIM cards are easy to find.

Internet Users
99.2%
Mobile Subs
104/100
Broadband
55.9/100
Internet Users (%)
Urbanization (%)

Source: World Bank Open Data