Monaco Population Pyramid (2026)
Monaco has a population of 38,087 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 189th-largest population in the world and less than 0.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 14.1% of the population and people aged 65 and over 35.9%, with 95.7 males for every 100 females.
Monaco Demographics
Monaco has 38,087 people in 2026, up 57.2% from 24,228 in 1970.
Deaths outnumber births by 345 (UN projection for 2026).
Median age 53.1 — the highest of 194 countries.
65+ share 35.9% — the highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Baby Boomers — 25.6% (9,737)
All generations in Monaco →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Monaco's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Monaco has 95.7 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 843 (2.2% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:18,622
- Percentage:48.9%
Female Statistics
- Population:19,465
- Percentage:51.1%
- Ratio Format:1:1.045
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Monaco indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 369 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 335 | 8.7 | 2.12 | estimate |
| 2022 | 338 | 8.7 | 2.11 | estimate |
| 2023 | 368 | 9.4 | 2.11 | estimate |
| 2024 | 369 | 9.6 | 2.10 | projection |
| 2025 | 369 | 9.6 | 2.09 | projection |
| 2026 | 369 | 9.7 | 2.09 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (369 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Monaco's median age is 53.1 years
Half the population is younger than 53.1 years, half is older — indicating an aging society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1,841 | 4.8% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 1,860 | 4.9% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 1,653 | 4.3% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 1,594 | 4.2% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 1,776 | 4.7% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 1,917 | 5.0% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 1,780 | 4.7% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 1,758 | 4.6% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 1,741 | 4.6% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 1,665 | 4.4% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 1,797 | 4.7% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 2,337 | 6.1% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 2,679 | 7.0% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 2,822 | 7.4% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 2,440 | 6.4% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 2,334 | 6.1% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 2,150 | 5.6% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 1,760 | 4.6% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 1,211 | 3.2% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 650 | 1.7% | Senior |
| 100+ | 321 | 0.8% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 5 (natural decrease): deaths outnumber births — 9.7 births and 18.8 deaths per 1,000 people in 2026. Read more about Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Monaco Total Fertility Rate: 2.09 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.12 | 8.7 | |
| 2022 | 2.11 | 8.7 | ↓0.01 |
| 2023 | 2.11 | 9.4 | 0.00 |
| 2024 | 2.10 | 9.6 | ↓0.01 |
| 2025 | 2.09 | 9.6 | ↓0.01 |
| 2026 | 2.09 | 9.7 | 0.00 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 2.06
Monaco's total fertility rate is 2.09 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Monaco ranks 92 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the middle third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −31.7% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Monaco's population has increased by 93.7%.
The median age has increased from 42.5 in 1950 to 53.1 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Monaco's Demographics
Monaco has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 14.1% of the population and people aged 65 and over 35.9%.
The largest five-year age band is 65–69, at 7.4% of the population, compared with 4.8% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Monaco's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Monaco's working-age share peaked in 1950 at 69.9% and is 50.0% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Monaco is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.09 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Monaco's median age changed by −0.4 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 38,087 |
| Male Population | 18,622(48.9%) |
| Female Population | 19,465(51.1%) |
| Median Age | 53.1 years |
| Sex Ratio | 95.7 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 5,354(14.1%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 19,045(50.0%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 13,688(35.9%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 100.0 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 28.1 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 71.9 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Monaco
How long the average person in Monaco is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Monaco is projected to shrink to 36,756 people by 2050 (−3.5% from 2026).
The median age falls from 53.1 in 2026 to 42.8 by 2050.
Monaco's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 11.9%, growing from 0.0 million in 1970 to 0.0 million by 1980
The median age decreased by 0.8 years, indicating a younger demographic profile during this period.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 24K to 27K
- • Growth rate of 11.9% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 43.8 to 43.0 years (−0.8y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.3 points; under-15 share by −0.9 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Monaco
How does Monaco rank globally by population?
Monaco ranks 189th in the world by population with 38,087 people as of 2026.
What does Monaco's age structure reveal about its development?
Monaco's age structure — 14.1% under 15, 50.0% working-age (15–64) and 35.9% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 5 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 53.1 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Monaco?
Monaco has 100.0 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Monaco experiencing a demographic dividend?
Monaco has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Monaco's working-age share peaked in 1950 at 69.9% and is 50.0% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Monaco's population?
Monaco has more females than males, with 95.7 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Monaco Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/monaco
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