MigrantoImmigrants in Monaco
14K foreigners live in Monaco — 36% of the country's population
Immigrants in Monaco by country
The 3 largest groups make up 100% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 7938 |
| Italy | 6091 |
By region of origin
100% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Monaco in numbers
French are the largest group by a wide margin
57% of all immigrants were born in France, while the next group accounts for just 43%.
1 in 3 residents of Monaco was born abroad
14K of 38.6K residents were born abroad — 36.3% of the population.
Immigration drives population growth
30% of the population growth of Monaco since 1990 came from immigrants.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 66% to 57%.
Immigrant population in Monaco over time
Foreigners living in Monaco, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 11565 |
| 1995 | 11581 |
| 2000 | 11614 |
| 2005 | 11149 |
| 2010 | 10842 |
| 2015 | 13452 |
| 2020 | 13768 |
| 2024 | 14029 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Monaco, by year
| Year | French | Italians |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7679 | 3886 |
| 1995 | 7401 | 4180 |
| 2000 | 7134 | 4480 |
| 2005 | 6719 | 4430 |
| 2010 | 6399 | 4443 |
| 2015 | 7611 | 5841 |
| 2020 | 7790 | 5978 |
| 2024 | 7938 | 6091 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Monaco?
Around 14K immigrants live in Monaco — the world's #192 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Monaco are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 36% of the population of Monaco — that's 14K out of a total population of 38.6K.
How many French live in Monaco?
Around 7.9K French live in Monaco — about 57% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Monaco growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Monaco has changed from 13.5K to 14K, about 4%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Monaco come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Monaco. Their children born in Monaco are not included.
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