If you lived in Monaco instead of French Polynesia, you would:

Health

live 11.1 years longer

In French Polynesia, the average life expectancy is 78 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 6.2 times more money

French Polynesia has a GDP per capita of $18,600 as of 2021, while in Monaco, the GDP per capita is $115,700 as of 2015.

be 82.9% less likely to be unemployed

In French Polynesia, 11.7% of adults are unemployed as of 2023. In Monaco, that number is 2.0% as of 2012.

Life

be 60.0% less likely to die during infancy

In French Polynesia, approximately 4.4 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 51.7% fewer children

In French Polynesia, there are approximately 13.5 babies per 1,000 people as of 2022. In Monaco, there are 6.5 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

Basic Needs

be 18.3% more likely to have internet access

In French Polynesia, approximately 72.7% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Monaco, about 86.0% do as of 2021.

Geography

see 99.8% less coastline

French Polynesia has a total of 2,525 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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