MigrantoMonégasque Diaspora
36.7K Monégasques live abroad — 95% of the population of Monaco
Monégasque diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 99% of the diaspora
| 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 region
99% of the diaspora lives in Europe
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Key facts
The Monégasque diaspora in numbers
1 in 1 people born in Monaco lives abroad
36.7K people born in Monaco now live in other countries — 95.0% of a population of 38.6K.
Most Monégasques abroad live in France
94% of the diaspora lives in France, while the next country accounts for just 4%.
Monégasque diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 15534 |
| 1995 | 15692 |
| 2000 | 16367 |
| 2005 | 19616 |
| 2010 | 26148 |
| 2015 | 28636 |
| 2020 | 33812 |
| 2024 | 36682 |
Largest communities over time
Monégasques living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Monégasques in each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Monégasques live outside Monaco?
Around 36.7K Monégasques live abroad, the world's #170 largest diaspora.
Where do most Monégasques abroad live?
Most Monégasques live in France, Italy and Libya — these three countries account for about 99% of all Monégasques living abroad.
Which country has the largest Monégasque population outside Monaco?
France is home to the largest Monégasque community abroad — 34.7K people, about 94% of all Monégasques living abroad.
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.
Is the Monégasque diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Monégasques living abroad has grown from 28.6K to 36.7K, about 28%.
Where does the data on the Monégasque diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Monaco who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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