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Monaco Population Statistics and Demographics

Population statistics, demographic data, and population composition of Monaco.

Last updated: 2026-04-06
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Monaco's Population and Demographics

Monaco has approximately 36,000-37,000 residents with density ~19,000 per square kilometer (among world's highest). Population: 16% Monégasque, 25-30% French, 8-10% Italian, 6-8% British, 35-40% other nationalities. Median age 53-55 years (world's highest), life expectancy 89+ years, elderly (65+) ~33% (double European average).

Employment: 18,000-19,000 employed (~30% public, ~70% private). Low unemployment (2-4%), significantly below European averages. Major employment: tourism/hospitality, finance/banking, retail/luxury, professional services, government. Net positive migration annually.

Housing across districts: Monte-Carlo (3,000-4,000), La Rousse (4,000-5,000), Moneghetti (5,000-6,000), Fontvieille (3,500-4,500), Jardin Exotique (2,000-2,500). Population stable (0.5-1% annual growth), primarily immigration-driven. Temporary/seasonal residents 15,000-20,000 inflate de facto population.

Income among world's highest. Professional diversity: entrepreneurs, employees, retirees, investors. International business presence strong with regional headquarters. Official statistics from IMSEE provide annual demographic data, census information, employment statistics, and trend analysis.

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