Monaco Population
Europe & Central Asia · 211th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
38,019
The population of Monaco is about 38,019 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 38 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Monaco is ranked 211th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.66% a year. It peaked around 2023 at 39 thousand and is projected to fall to 37 thousand by 2050. Since 1960 (22 thousand) it has grown by 75%. With 18,276 people per square kilometre, it is one of the most densely populated places in the world. 100% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
38 thousand
Yearly change
−0.66%
World rank
211th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
18,276/km²
Land area
2 km²
Life expectancy
86.5 yrs
Births per woman
2.10
GDP per capita
$288,002
GDP
$11.1B
Population of Monaco, 1960–2050
Monaco population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21,808 | — | 10,464 |
| 1970 | 24,229 | +1.67% | 11,626 |
| 1980 | 27,122 | +0.86% | 13,014 |
| 1990 | 30,358 | +0.91% | 14,567 |
| 2000 | 32,455 | +0.14% | 15,573 |
| 2010 | 33,163 | +2.47% | 15,913 |
| 2020 | 38,050 | −0.15% | 18,258 |
| 2024 | 38,631 | −0.83% | 18,537 |
| 2026proj. | 38,087 | −0.66% | 18,276 |
| 2030proj. | 37,366 | −0.38% | 17,930 |
| 2040proj. | 36,627 | −0.12% | 17,575 |
| 2050proj. | 36,757 | +0.21% | 17,638 |
Monaco vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 4,669 times as many people as Monaco. Bangladesh is 13.4 times less densely populated.
Monaco population: questions and answers
What is the population of Monaco in 2026?
About 38,087 (38 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Monaco's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.66% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Monaco?
About 18,276 people per km², with a land area of 2 km².
What will the population of Monaco be in 2050?
About 37 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Monaco?
Monaco.
What is the life expectancy in Monaco?
86.5 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.