If you lived in Monaco instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:

Health

live 9.8 years longer

In British Virgin Islands, the average life expectancy is 80 years (78 years for men, 81 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 3.4 times more money

British Virgin Islands has a GDP per capita of $34,200 as of 2017, while in Monaco, the GDP per capita is $115,700 as of 2015.

be 31.0% less likely to be unemployed

In British Virgin Islands, 2.9% of adults are unemployed as of 2015. In Monaco, that number is 2.0% as of 2012.

Life

be 87.6% less likely to die during infancy

In British Virgin Islands, approximately 14.2 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 40.4% fewer children

In British Virgin Islands, there are approximately 10.9 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In Monaco, there are 6.5 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

Basic Needs

be 10.7% more likely to have internet access

In British Virgin Islands, approximately 77.7% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Monaco, about 86.0% do as of 2021.

Expenditures

spend 53.8% less on education

British Virgin Islands spends 2.6% of its total GDP on education as of 2020. Monaco spends 1.2% of total GDP on education as of 2019.

Geography

see 94.9% less coastline

British Virgin Islands has a total of 80 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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