Languages spoken in Monaco
Europe · Capital: Monaco · Population 38,423
The official language of Monaco is French. An estimated 97% of the population speaks it as a first or additional language, or roughly 37,270 people. French belongs to the Indo-European language family. French is also spoken in one of its one neighbour: France.
What languages are spoken in Monaco?
| Language | Share of population | Status | Estimated speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| FrenchIndo-European | 97% | Official | 37,270 |
Percentages are the share of the population that speaks each language, including as a second language, so they add up to well over 100% in multilingual countries. Speaker counts are estimates derived from the percentage and the country's population, not counted figures.
What is the official language of Monaco?
The official language of Monaco is French. French is spoken by an estimated 97% of the population, or roughly 37,270 people, counting both first-language and additional speakers.
Official status comes from Unicode CLDR. It distinguishes languages that are official nationwide, those used as de facto official without being named in law, and those official only in particular regions or territories.
How many people speak French in Monaco?
An estimated 97% of Monaco's 38,423 people speak French, which works out at roughly 37,270 speakers. That figure is derived from the population and the reported share, and it counts second-language speakers, so it is an estimate rather than a census count.
Key facts about Monaco
- Capital
- Monaco
- Population
- 38,423
- Continent
- Europe
- Area
- 2.02 km²
- Currency
- EUR
- Languages recorded
- 1
- Land borders
- 1
- ISO codes
- MC / MCO / 492
Which countries border Monaco?
Monaco shares a land border with one country: France. French, the most widely spoken language in Monaco, is also spoken in France.
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Language shares, population, and official status: Unicode CLDR. Capital, area, borders, and currency: mledoze/countries (ODbL 1.0). Flag image: flagcdn.com. Speaker counts are estimates derived from population and reported share.