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

Health

live 15.2 years longer

In Syria, the average life expectancy is 74 years (73 years for men, 76 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 39.9 times more money

Syria has a GDP per capita of $2,900 as of 2021, while in Monaco, the GDP per capita is $115,700 as of 2015.

be 85.2% less likely to be unemployed

In Syria, 13.5% of adults are unemployed as of 2023. In Monaco, that number is 2.0% as of 2012.

Life

be 88.9% less likely to die during infancy

In Syria, approximately 15.9 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 70.0% fewer children

In Syria, there are approximately 21.7 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 12.4% more likely to have access to electricity

In Syria, approximately 89% of the population has electricity access as of 2022. In Monaco, 100% of the population do as of 2022.

be 84.5% more likely to have internet access

In Syria, approximately 46.6% of the population has internet access as of 2022. In Monaco, about 86.0% do as of 2021.

Expenditures

spend 76.5% less on education

Syria spends 5.1% of its total GDP on education as of 2009. Monaco spends 1.2% of total GDP on education as of 2019.

Geography

see 97.9% less coastline

Syria has a total of 193 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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