Total population (thousands) in Monaco
Monaco: Total population (thousands) was 38.48 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
38.48 thousands
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
217th
of 233 countries
All-time high
38.78 thousands
in 2024
All-time low
24.04 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
35
1970–2025
Total population in Monaco, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population in Monaco is 38.48 thousands, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Monaco peaked at 38.78 thousands in 2024 and was at its lowest, 24.04 thousands, in 1970.
Monaco ranks 217th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
Total population (thousands) in Monaco, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 24.04 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 24.41 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1972 | 24.74 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1973 | 24.98 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 25.16 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 25.31 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 25.69 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 26.1 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 26.45 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 26.76 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 27.02 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1981 | 27.22 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 27.36 thousands | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 27.76 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 28.16 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 28.55 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 28.91 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 29.27 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 29.62 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 29.94 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 30.23 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 30.49 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 30.76 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 31.02 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 31.25 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 31.5 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 31.72 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 31.95 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 32.17 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 32.36 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 32.46 thousands | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 31.71 thousands | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 37.06 thousands | +16.9% |
| 2024 | 38.78 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2025 | 38.48 thousands | -0.8% |
Monaco compared with similar countries
- Monaco's 38.48 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,084 thousands, 1% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Monaco's 38.48 thousands is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,353 thousands, 1% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25.37 thousands | 24.04 thousands | 26.76 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.38 thousands | 27.02 thousands | 29.94 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.35 thousands | 30.23 thousands | 32.36 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.08 thousands | 31.71 thousands | 32.46 thousands | 2 |
| 2010s | 37.06 thousands | 37.06 thousands | 37.06 thousands | 1 |
| 2020s | 38.63 thousands | 38.48 thousands | 38.78 thousands | 2 |
Countries ranked near Monaco
- 214 Liechtenstein 40 thousands compare
- 215 Gibraltar 39.74 thousands compare
- 216 British Virgin Islands 39.62 thousands compare
- 218 Marshall Islands 36.91 thousands compare
- 219 San Marino 33.55 thousands compare
- 220 Saint Martin (French part) 25.49 thousands compare
More population data for Monaco
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6461 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6461 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5514 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37.66 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2752 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.6% (2100)
- Population density 22,797 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2,551 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.6% (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in Monaco?
- Total population in Monaco was 38.48 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Monaco?
- The highest recorded value was 38.78 thousands in 2024.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Monaco?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.04 thousands in 1970.
- How does Monaco rank for total population?
- Monaco ranks 217th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Monaco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Monaco data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release