Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Monaco instead of Somalia, you would:

Health

live 33.8 years longer

In Somalia, the average life expectancy is 56 years (53 years for men, 58 years for women) as of 2022. In Monaco, that number is 90 years (86 years for men, 93 years for women) as of 2022.

Economy

make 144.6 times more money

Somalia has a GDP per capita of $800 as of 2020, while in Monaco, the GDP per capita is $115,700 as of 2015.

Life

be 98.0% less likely to die during infancy

In Somalia, approximately 86.5 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Monaco, on the other hand, 1.8 children do as of 2022.

have 82.5% fewer children

In Somalia, there are approximately 38.0 babies per 1,000 people as of 2022. In Monaco, there are 6.7 babies per 1,000 people as of 2022.

Basic Needs

be 5.6 times more likely to have access to electricity

In Somalia, approximately 18% of the population has electricity access as of 2019. In Monaco, 100% of the population do as of 2020.

be 48.5 times more likely to have internet access

In Somalia, approximately 2.0% of the population has internet access as of 2019. In Monaco, about 97.0% do as of 2019.

be 18.8% more likely to have access to improved drinking water

In Somalia, approximately 84% of people have improved drinking water access as of 2020. In Monaco, 100% of people do as of 2020.

Geography

see 99.9% less coastline

Somalia has a total of 3,025 km of coastline. In Monaco, that number is 4 km.

The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.

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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