People & economy

Monaco: Population, Economy & Travel Facts

The numbers behind a trip to Monaco: who lives there, how the economy and prices compare, how many tourists visit, and what healthcare and internet access are like.

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

Age & Gender Distribution

Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Median Age (est)
51.8
Children 12%
Youth 10%
Working age 47%
Elderly 31%
Children (0-14): 11.9% Youth (15-24): 10.3% Working age (25-64): 46.9% Elderly (65+): 30.9%

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 In Monaco there are 8.61 doctors 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, so expect WiFi in most 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