MigrantoMonégasque Diaspora
36.7K Monégasques live abroad — the #170 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 99% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 34658 |
| Italy | 1438 |
| Libya | 310 |
| Australia | 91 |
| Luxembourg | 58 |
| Greece | 46 |
| Denmark | 25 |
| Bulgaria | 17 |
| Norway | 14 |
| Finland | 11 |
| Hungary | 8 |
| Slovakia | 5 |
| Costa Rica | 1 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Iceland | 0 |
| Latvia | 0 |
| Lithuania | 0 |
| Liechtenstein | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 99%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Monaco.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 1 residents of Monaco has emigrated — 36.7K out of 38.6K, representing 95.0% of the population.
France is the primary destination for emigrants
France attracts 94% of all emigrants from Monaco, while the second-largest destination receives just 4%.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 15534 |
| 1995 | 15692 |
| 2000 | 16367 |
| 2005 | 19616 |
| 2010 | 26148 |
| 2015 | 28636 |
| 2020 | 33812 |
| 2024 | 36682 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | France | Italy | Libya | Australia | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13823 | 1501 | 176 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13836 | 1619 | 187 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14407 | 1683 | 202 | 32 | 0 |
| 2005 | 17510 | 1765 | 224 | 50 | 0 |
| 2010 | 23895 | 1849 | 246 | 68 | 0 |
| 2015 | 26366 | 1807 | 276 | 82 | 0 |
| 2020 | 31746 | 1526 | 293 | 88 | 50 |
| 2024 | 34658 | 1438 | 310 | 91 | 58 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Monégasques move to?
Most Monégasques have moved to France, Italy and Libya — these three countries account for about 99% of all Monégasques living abroad.
How many Monégasques live abroad?
Around 36.7K Monégasques live abroad, making it the #170-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Monaco lives abroad?
About 95% of the population of Monaco lives abroad — that's 36.7K out of a total population of 38.6K.
How has emigration from Monaco changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Monaco has grown from 28.6K to 36.7K people, a growth of about 28%.
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