Facts and figures
Discover a few significant facts and figures to get an idea of the vitality of a country with an area of 2 km2, enriched by its residents, who represent 139 nationalities, and a buoyant, dynamic economy.
Population
- French, Italian and British nationals make up the majority of the foreigners resident in the Principality
- Several nationalities (Belgian, Swiss, German, North American, among others) have communities numbering in the hundreds
Gross Domestic Product
Employment
- Almost 50% of private sector employees work in the service industry
- Tourism employs just under 20% of all employees in the private sector
Education
Education 2019
6 267
élèves (hors étudiants de formations supérieures)
88
nationalités représentées
99
% reçus au baccalauréat général
- As of 31 December 2019, there are 6 268 pupils in Monaco educational system, without students of higher education
- More than 80 different nationalities are represented in Monaco’s schools
- In 2019, 99% of students who sat the baccalaureate (secondary education diploma) in the Principality passed
Cultural, community and sporting activities
- There are currently around 900 associations and federations (cultural, sporting, environmental, professional, etc.) in the Principality
- The Principality has many prestigious facilities and offers a rich cultural programme:
- The Monte-Carlo Opera
- Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
- The Philharmonic Orchestra
- Printemps des Arts events
- The Princesse Grace Theatre
- The Grimaldi Forum...
- Every year, Monaco hosts a large number of cultural and sports events:
- Motor racing Grand Prix
- Tennis Rolex Masters
- International Jumping of Monte-Carlo (show jumping)
The majority of the facts and figures above are taken from “Monaco in Figures – 2020 Edition”, published by the Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (IMSEE). More information is available on IMSEE’s website.