Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Monaco instead of Western Sahara, you would:

Health

live 25.0 years longer

In Western Sahara, the average life expectancy is 64 years (62 years for men, 67 years for women) as of 2020. In Monaco, that number is 90 years (86 years for men, 93 years for women) as of 2022.

Economy

make 46.3 times more money

Western Sahara has a GDP per capita of $2,500 as of 2007, while in Monaco, the GDP per capita is $115,700 as of 2015.

Life

be 96.3% less likely to die during infancy

In Western Sahara, approximately 47.9 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 76.8% fewer children

In Western Sahara, there are approximately 28.0 babies per 1,000 people as of 2020. In Monaco, there are 6.5 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

Geography

see 99.6% less coastline

Western Sahara has a total of 1,110 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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