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Monaco
Monaco
Population
38.6K
Rank #211Source: World Bank
Capital
Monaco
Source: REST Countries
Region
Europe
Europe & Central Asia
Source: REST Countries
GDP (Nominal)
$11.13B
Rank #148Source: World Bank
Land Area
2.02 km²
Rank #216Source: REST Countries
Life Expectancy
86.372 yrs
Source: World Bank
Historical Trends
Population Trend (5-Year)
Source: World Bank
GDP Trend (5-Year, Nominal USD)
Source: World Bank
Geography
Area: 2.02 km²
Landlocked: No
Independent: Yes
Climate: Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers
Terrain: hilly, rugged, rocky
Elevation: lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m highest point: Chemin des Revoires on Mont Agel 162 m
Natural Hazards: none
Environmental Issues: no serious issues; actively monitors pollution levels in air and water
Land Use: agricultural land: 1% (2011 est.) forest: 0% (2011 est.) other: 99% (2011 est.)
Geography Note: second-smallest independent state in the world (after the Holy See); smallest country with a coastline; almost entirely urban
Natural Resources
none
People & Society
Fertility Rate
2.11
Population
38.6K
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%)
Religions
Roman Catholic (90%)other (10%)
Energy
Electricity Access
100%
(2023)
(2023)
Renewable Energy
Not Available
CO₂ Emissions
Not Available
Energy Intensity
Not Available
Renewable Electricity
Not Available
Environment
Forest Coverage
Not Available
Communications
Internet Users
99.15%
(2023)
(2023)
Mobile Penetration
104.061%
(2023)
(2023)
Broadband Subscribers
55.884%
(2023)
(2023)
Transportation
Air Transport Freight
Not Available
Container Port Traffic
Not Available
Airports
3
Rail Lines
N/A
Roads Total
57 km(©IRF)
Military
Military Forces
no regular military forces; Ministry of Interior: Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince (Prince’s Company of Carabiniers (Palace Guard)), Corps des Sapeurs-pompiers de Monaco (Fire and Emergency),...
Education
Pre-Primary Enrollment
Not Available
Primary Enrollment
120.583%
(2024)
(2024)
Secondary Enrollment
158.547%
(2024)
(2024)
Tertiary Enrollment
77.481%
(2024)
(2024)
Education Spending
1.732% of GDP
(2023)
(2023)
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
(2019)
(2019)
Health
Physicians per 1,000
8.609
(2020)
(2020)
Safe Water Access
100%
(2024)
(2024)
Safe Drinking Water
100%
(2024)
(2024)
Under-5 Mortality
2.7 per 1,000
(2023)
(2023)
Maternal Mortality (World Bank)
5 per 100,000
(2023)
(2023)
UHC Coverage Index
85
(2023)
(2023)
Measles Immunization
99%
(2024)
(2024)
Social Indicators
Extreme Poverty Rate
Not Available
Food Insecurity
Not Available
Youth NEET Rate
26.65%
(2016)
(2016)
Governance
Women in Government
45.833%
(2024)
(2024)
Voice & Accountability
0.65
(Above Average)
(2023)
(Above Average)
(2023)
Political Stability
1.19
(Strong)
(2023)
(Strong)
(2023)
Government Effectiveness
2.02
(Strong)
(2023)
(Strong)
(2023)
Regulatory Quality
1.35
(Strong)
(2023)
(Strong)
(2023)
Rule of Law
1.48
(Strong)
(2023)
(Strong)
(2023)
Control of Corruption
1.25
(Strong)
(2023)
(Strong)
(2023)
Government
Government Type
constitutional monarchy
Legal System
civil law system influenced by French legal tradition
Executive Branch
chief of state: Prince ALBERT II (since 6 April 2005) head of government: Minister of State Serge TELLE (since 1 February 2016) cabinet: Council of Government under the authority of the...
Legislative Branch
description: unicameral National Council or Conseil National (24 seats; 16 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 8 directly elected by proportional...
Judicial Branch
highest courts: Supreme Court (consists of 5 permanent members and 2 substitutes) judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court members appointed by the monarch upon the proposals of the National...
National Symbols
Flag Description
two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white; the colors are those of the ruling House of Grimaldi and have been in use since 1339, making the flag one of the world's oldest national...
National Symbols
red and white lozenges (diamond shapes); national colors: red, white
National Anthem
name: "A Marcia de Muneghu" (The March of Monaco) lyrics/music: Louis NOTARI/Charles ALBRECHT note: music adopted 1867, lyrics adopted 1931; although French is commonly spoken, only the Monegasque...
Travel Information
Language(s): French
Currency: EUR (€)
Timezone(s): UTC+01:00
Landlocked: No
Independent: Yes
Driving Side: Right
Calling Code: +377
Car Sign: MC
Week Starts: Monday
Photos
Senado Square (Senate Square) with its distinctive tiled patterned pavement.
Senado Square (Senate Square) with its distinctive tiled patterned pavement. • CIA World Factbook • 2020
Senate Square with the Leal Senado (Loyal Senate) building on the right.
Senate Square with the Leal Senado (Loyal Senate) building on the right. • CIA World Factbook • 2020
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