Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Monaco instead of Barbados, you would:

Health

live 11.0 years longer

In Barbados, the average life expectancy is 79 years (76 years for men, 81 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 6.6 times more money

Barbados has a GDP per capita of $17,400 as of 2023, while in Monaco, the GDP per capita is $115,700 as of 2015.

be 74.8% less likely to be unemployed

In Barbados, 8.0% of adults are unemployed as of 2023. In Monaco, that number is 2.0% as of 2012.

Life

be 81.7% less likely to die during infancy

In Barbados, approximately 9.6 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2020. In Monaco, on the other hand, 1.8 children do as of 2022.

have 39.3% fewer children

In Barbados, there are approximately 10.7 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In Monaco, there are 6.5 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

Expenditures

spend 81.5% less on education

Barbados spends 6.5% of its total GDP on education as of 2021. Monaco spends 1.2% of total GDP on education as of 2019.

spend 76.4% less on healthcare

Barbados spends 7.2% of its total GDP on healthcare as of 2020. In Monaco, that number is 1.7% of GDP as of 2020.

Geography

see 95.8% less coastline

Barbados has a total of 97 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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