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What is Monaco like?
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In short
Monaco is a country in Western Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 38,300 people (UN estimate), the 188th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1993Population: 188th
Monacoモナコ- Region
- Western Europe, Europe
- Population
- about 38,300 (188th)
- Area
- 2 km² (192nd)
- UN member since
- May 28, 1993
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Monaco in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 38,300, the 188th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/3,200 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 2 km², the smallest of the 193. That is about 1/190,000 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 19,170.
Joining the United Nations
Monaco joined the United Nations on May 28, 1993.
That was 37 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Eritrea.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Monaco’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Monaco on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Monaco, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Western Europe. The one with the most people is Germany.