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

Health

live 21.4 years longer

In Laos, the average life expectancy is 68 years (66 years for men, 70 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 14.6 times more money

Laos has a GDP per capita of $7,900 as of 2022, while in Monaco, the GDP per capita is $115,700 as of 2015.

be 47.6% less likely to be unemployed

In Laos, 3.8% of adults are unemployed as of 2022. In Monaco, that number is 2.0% as of 2012.

Life

be 95.3% less likely to die during infancy

In Laos, approximately 37.8 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 67.2% fewer children

In Laos, there are approximately 19.8 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 38.7% more likely to have internet access

In Laos, approximately 62.0% of the population has internet access as of 2021. In Monaco, about 86.0% do as of 2021.

be 12.6% more likely to have access to improved drinking water

In Laos, approximately 89% of people have improved drinking water access as of 2020. In Monaco, 100% of people do as of 2020.

Expenditures

spend 47.8% less on education

Laos spends 2.3% of its total GDP on education as of 2020. Monaco spends 1.2% of total GDP on education as of 2019.

spend 37.0% less on healthcare

Laos spends 2.7% of its total GDP on healthcare as of 2020. In Monaco, that number is 1.7% of GDP as of 2020.


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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