Facts and figures

Population

• French, Italian and British nationals make up the majority of the foreigners resident in the Principality
• Several nationalities (Belgian, Swiss, German, North American, among others) have communities numbering in the hundreds

Gross Domestic Product

Employment

• Almost 50% of private sector employees work in the service industry
• Tourism employs just under 20% of all employees in the private sector

Education

• As of 31 December 2019, there are 6 268 pupils in Monaco educational system, without students of higher education
• More than 80 different nationalities are represented in Monaco’s schools
• In 2019, 99% of students who sat the baccalaureate (secondary education diploma) in the Principality passed

Cultural, community and sporting activities

• There are currently around 900 associations and federations (cultural, sporting, environmental, professional, etc.) in the Principality 

• The Principality has many prestigious facilities and offers a rich cultural programme:
  • The Monte-Carlo Opera
  • Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
  • The Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Printemps des Arts events
  • The Princesse Grace Theatre
  • The Grimaldi Forum...
• Every year, Monaco hosts a large number of cultural and sports events: 
  • Motor racing Grand Prix
  • Tennis Rolex Masters
  • International Jumping of Monte-Carlo (show jumping)

The majority of the facts and figures above are taken from “Monaco in Figures – 2020 Edition”, published by the Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (IMSEE). More information is available on IMSEE’s website .