If you lived in Monaco instead of American Samoa, you would:

Health

live 14.2 years longer

In American Samoa, the average life expectancy is 75 years (73 years for men, 78 years for women) as of 2022. In Monaco, that number is 90 years (86 years for men, 93 years for women) as of 2022.

Economy

make 10.3 times more money

American Samoa has a GDP per capita of $11,200 as of 2016, while in Monaco, the GDP per capita is $115,700 as of 2015.

be 93.3% less likely to be unemployed

In American Samoa, 29.8% of adults are unemployed as of 2005. In Monaco, that number is 2.0% as of 2012.

Life

be 82.5% less likely to die during infancy

In American Samoa, approximately 10.1 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Monaco, on the other hand, 1.8 children do as of 2022.

have 58.6% fewer children

In American Samoa, there are approximately 15.7 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In Monaco, there are 6.5 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

Basic Needs

be 69.5% more likely to have access to electricity

In American Samoa, approximately 59% of the population has electricity access as of 2020. In Monaco, 100% of the population do as of 2022.

be 2.1 times more likely to have internet access

In American Samoa, approximately 40.3% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Monaco, about 86.0% do as of 2021.

Geography

see 96.5% less coastline

American Samoa has a total of 116 km of coastline. In Monaco, that number is 4 km.


The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.

Monaco: At a glance

Monaco is a sovereign country in Europe, with a total land area of approximately 2 sq km. The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present day Monaco in 1215. The current ruling GRIMALDI family first seized temporary control in 1297, and again in 1331, but were not able to permanently secure their 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, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center.
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