Monaco tourism: 1.4 billion euros in revenue, French visitors most numerous, Middle East tourists highest spenders

Monaco attracted 6.7 million tourists in 2025, generating a substantial 1.4 billion euros in direct revenue, according to a comprehensive study released by the principality's government. This impressive figure underscores the significant economic impact of tourism on the small Mediterranean micro-state, which spans just 2 square kilometers.

The study, conducted throughout 2025 by the Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Imsee) and the Directorate of Tourism and Congresses (DTC), surveyed over 17,000 visitors. It distinguished between the vast majority of "excursionists" (92.5%), who visit Monaco for the day without staying overnight, and "tourists" (7.5%), who spend at least one night in the principality.

French nationals represent the largest group of visitors, accounting for 49.6% of the total. They are followed by Italians (7.4%), Americans (5.3%), and Britons (5.2%). Day-trippers typically spend an average of 1.2 days in Monaco, with daily expenses around 76 euros, nearly half of which goes towards food and 21 euros on shopping.

While overnight tourists are a smaller segment, their financial contribution is disproportionately larger, accounting for over 60% of the total tourism revenue. These visitors stay an average of 3.8 days, spending an average of 348 euros per day, with accommodation being a significant portion of their expenses. Tourists from the Near and Middle East are the highest spenders among overnight visitors, averaging 1,000 euros per day, though they constitute only 2% of this group. During the Formula 1 Grand Prix month, these expenses can climb to 2,365 euros per visit.