geography
Monaco is the second-smallest country in the world by area (after Vatican City) and the most densely populated, packing tens of thousands of residents into about 2 km².
Monaco
Principality of Monaco
Population, GDP, and key facts about Monaco — updated for 2026.
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Monaco quick facts
- Population
- 38,631
- Area
- 75 km²
- Population density
- 18,693 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 11.1 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 288K
- Capital
- Monaco
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 12.6/month · € 12/month (2024)
- Language
- French
Monaco at human scale
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Monaco
What is the capital of Monaco?
The capital of Monaco is Monaco.
What is Monaco's population?
Monaco has a population of 38,631.
What is Monaco's GDP per capita?
Monaco's GDP per capita is US$ 288K.
What is the currency of Monaco?
The currency of Monaco is the Euro (EUR).
What is the minimum wage in Monaco?
Monaco's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 12.6 per month (as of 2024) — € 12 per month in local currency.
Is Monaco bigger than Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein is about 2.1× the size of Monaco by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.