Population
Belgium is higher
Belgium records 11,858,610, about 307.0× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Belgium is higher
Belgium records 30,689 km², about 409.7× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Belgium is higher
Belgium records $671.37 billion, about 60.3× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇪 Belgium11,858,610
🇲🇨 Monaco38,631
Belgium’s population is about 307× that of Monaco, a difference of 11,819,979.
Surface area
🇧🇪 Belgium30,689 km²
🇲🇨 Monaco75 km²
Belgium’s surface area is about 410× that of Monaco, a difference of 30,614 km².
Population density
🇧🇪 Belgium386 /km²
🇲🇨 Monaco516 /km²
Monaco’s population density is 33% higher than that of Belgium, a difference of 129 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇪 Belgium$671.37 billion · 2024
🇲🇨 Monaco$11.13 billion · 2024
Belgium’s nominal GDP is about 60.3× that of Monaco, a difference of $660.24 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇪 Belgium$56,615 · 2024
🇲🇨 Monaco$288,001 · 2024
Monaco’s GDP per capita is 409% higher than that of Belgium, a difference of $231,387.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Brussels
Monaco
Population
11,858,610
38,631
Surface area
30,689 km²
75 km²
Population density
386 /km²
516 /km²
Nominal GDP
$671.37 billion · 2024
$11.13 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$56,615 · 2024
$288,001 · 2024
Region
Europe
Europe
Subregion
Western Europe
Western Europe
Currency
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
Nationality
Belgian
Monegasque, Monacan
Phone code
+32
+377
Internet domain
.be
.mc
ISO codes
BE / BEL
MC / MCO
Time zone
Europe/Brussels
Europe/Monaco
Native name
België
Monaco
| Measure | Belgium | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brussels | Monaco |
| Population | 11,858,610 | 38,631 |
| Surface area | 30,689 km² | 75 km² |
| Population density | 386 /km² | 516 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $671.37 billion · 2024 | $11.13 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $56,615 · 2024 | $288,001 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Western Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Belgian | Monegasque, Monacan |
| Phone code | +32 | +377 |
| Internet domain | .be | .mc |
| ISO codes | BE / BEL | MC / MCO |
| Time zone | Europe/Brussels | Europe/Monaco |
| Native name | België | Monaco |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Belgium
Nestled in the heart of Western Europe, Belgium is a compact yet remarkably diverse nation known for its historic cities, multilingual heritage, and world‑renowned chocolates and beers.
Full Belgium profile →About Monaco
Monaco is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera in Western Europe, bounded by France on three sides and the Mediterranean Sea on the fourth.
Full Monaco profile →Belgium & Monaco: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
What is the population of Belgium?
Belgium has a recorded population of approximately 11,858,610 people.
How big is Belgium?
Belgium covers an area of about 30,689 km².
What is the population density of Belgium?
Belgium has a population density of roughly 386 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Belgium?
Belgium has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $671.37 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Belgium?
Belgium has a GDP per capita of approximately $56,615.
What currency is used in Belgium?
Belgium uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Where is Belgium located?
Belgium is located in Western Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Belgium?
The native name of Belgium is België.
What are people from Belgium called?
People from Belgium are referred to as Belgian.
What is the phone calling code for Belgium?
The international dialing code for Belgium is +32.
What is the internet domain for Belgium?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belgium is .be.
What time zone is Belgium in?
Belgium uses the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What is Belgium known for?
Nestled in the heart of Western Europe, Belgium is a compact yet remarkably diverse nation known for its historic cities, multilingual heritage, and world‑renowned chocolates and beers.
What is the capital of Monaco?
The capital of Monaco is Monaco.
What is the population of Monaco?
Monaco has a recorded population of approximately 38,631 people.
How big is Monaco?
Monaco covers an area of about 75 km².
What is the population density of Monaco?
Monaco has a population density of roughly 516 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Monaco?
Monaco has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $11.13 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Monaco?
Monaco has a GDP per capita of approximately $288,001.
What currency is used in Monaco?
Monaco uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Where is Monaco located?
Monaco is located in Western Europe, Europe.
What are people from Monaco called?
People from Monaco are referred to as Monegasque, Monacan.
What is the phone calling code for Monaco?
The international dialing code for Monaco is +377.
What is the internet domain for Monaco?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Monaco is .mc.
What time zone is Monaco in?
Monaco uses the Europe/Monaco time zone.
What is Monaco known for?
Monaco is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera in Western Europe, bounded by France on three sides and the Mediterranean Sea on the fourth.