Quality of life comparison

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If you lived in Monaco instead of New Caledonia, you would:

Health

live 7.6 years longer

In New Caledonia, the average life expectancy is 79 years (76 years for men, 81 years for women) as of 2024. In Monaco, that number is 86 years (85 years for men, 89 years for women) as of 2024.

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Economy

make 9.9 times more money

New Caledonia has a GDP per capita of $29,213 as of 2024, while in Monaco, the GDP per capita is $288,002 as of 2024.

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Life

have 31.9% fewer children

In New Caledonia, there are approximately 14.0 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In Monaco, there are 9.6 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

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Basic Needs

be 20.8% more likely to have internet access

In New Caledonia, approximately 82.0% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Monaco, about 99.0% do as of 2024.

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Geography

see 99.8% less coastline

New Caledonia has a total of 2,254 km of coastline. In Monaco, that number is 4 km.

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Infrastructure

find 2.9 times more home broadband

New Caledonia has 19.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people as of 2022. Monaco has 55.7 as of 2024.

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Sources: World Bank (2022–2024), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

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Monaco: At a glance

Monaco is a sovereign country in Europe, with a total land area of approximately 2 sq km. The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present day Monaco in 1215. The current ruling GRIMALDI family first seized temporary control in 1297, and again in 1331, but were not able to permanently secure their holding until 1419. Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center.
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