Monaco
Veröffentlicht: 19. June 2022 - Letztes Update: 28. February 2025
Country Data Dashboard
Population
31,813
Growth: 0.71% (2024 est.)
GDP
$9.995 billion
(2023 est.)
Area
2 sq km
| Government type: | constitutional monarchy |
| Capital: | Monaco |
| Languages: | French (official), English, Italian, Monegasque |
People & Society
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Economy
Economic overview
high-income European economy; non-EU euro user; considered a tax haven; tourism and banking are largest sectors; negatively impacted by COVID-19; major oceanographic museum; among most expensive real estate; major state-owned enterprises
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) in Billion $
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Top 5 Import Partner in 2021 (0%)
Top 5 Import Commodities in 2021
- jewelry 💍
- cars and vehicle parts 🚗
- recreational boats ⛵
- plastic products ♻️
- artwork 🎨
Top 5 Export Partner in 2021 (0%)
Top 5 Export Commodities in 2021
- jewelry 💍
- perfumes 💐
- watches ⌚
- packaged medicines 💊
- cars 🚗
Geography
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Natural resources
- none 🚫
Climate
Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers
Historical Background Information
The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present-day Monaco in 1215. The current ruling GRIMALDI family first seized control in 1297 but was not able to permanently secure its holding until 1419. Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, coastal Mediterranean scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world-famous as a tourist and recreation center.