Montenegro Statistics

Population

632,729 people (2025)

Total GDP

$8.6B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$13,510 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.862 (48.)

About Montenegro

Montenegro has dramatic landscape from Adriatic coast to Dinaric Alps mountains. The country has pristine Bay of Kotor as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Montenegro means "Black Mountain" referring to dark forested peaks.

The nation has excellent adventure tourism with rafting, hiking, and skiing opportunities. Montenegro has medieval towns like Kotor and Budva along stunning coastline. The country gained independence from Serbia in 2006.

Podgorica is modern capital while Cetinje is historic royal capital. Montenegro has Mediterranean and continental climate zones. The nation is working toward EU membership and NATO integration.

Traditional Montenegrin culture includes epic poetry, folk music, and mountain traditions. The country has Orthodox Christian heritage with beautiful monasteries. Montenegrin cuisine features grilled meats, seafood, and Balkan specialties.

The population is 622,000 with Montenegrin as official language. Montenegro offers dramatic scenery, adventure activities, and Balkan authenticity in emerging tourism destination.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$8.6B
$7.7B
$6.7B
$5.8B
$4.8B
$5.5B
$4.8B
$5.9B
$6.2B
$7.5B
$8.0B
$8.6B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
9.3%
0-14
8.6%
6.3%
15-24
6.1%
12.8%
25-44
12.6%
12.3%
45-64
13.7%
7.4%
65+
10.9%
Male
Female
%48.1 (304.643)
%51.9 (328.086)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 326.015 -1.13% 23.6
2090 363.412 -1.03% 26.3
2080 402.209 -1% 29.1
2070 444.455 -0.99% 32.2
2060 489.255 -0.91% 35.4
2050 533.295 -0.79% 38.6
2040 574.434 -0.69% 41.6
2030 612.562 -0.57% 44.4
2025 NOW 632.729 -0.9% 45.8
2020 607.935 -0.61% 44
2015 628.145 -0.51% 45.5
2010 632.088 -0.06% 45.8
2005 634.050 +0.05% 45.9
2000 634.193 -0.01% 45.9
1995 631.381 +0.24% 45.7
1990 620.497 +0.56% 44.9
1985 603.500 +0.54% 43.7
1980 584.820 +1% 42.3
1975 557.151 +0.98% 40.3
1970 529.671 +1% 38.3
1965 502.892 +1.2% 36.4
1960 471.197 +1.35% 34.1
1955 440.584 +1.43% 31.9
1950 402.512 - 29.1

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Largest Cities

All Cities
1 Podgorica
179.505
2 Nikšić
65.705
3 Bar
45.812
4 Bijelo Polje
38.662
5 Herceg Novi
30.824

Geographic Regions

Primorska regija
163.672
Sjeverna regija
152.590
Središnja regija
291.300

Cities

Andrijevica
3.910
Bar
45.812
Berane
24.645
Bijelo Polje
38.662
Budva
27.445
Cetinje
14.494
Danilovgrad
18.617
Gusinje
3.933
Herceg Novi
30.824
Kolašin
6.700
Kotor
22.746
Mojkovac
6.728
Nikšić
65.705
Petnjica
4.957
Plav
9.050
Pljevlja
24.134
Plužine
2.177
Podgorica
179.505
Rožaje
23.184
Šavnik
1.569
Tivat
16.338
Tuzi
12.979
Ulcinj
20.507
Žabljak
2.941

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