What is the population of Montenegro in 2026?
Montenegro has a population of 623,129 people (2025 estimate), which is 171st in the world and about 0.01% of the global total.
Population 2025
623,129
0.01% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
−0.06%
−399 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
46/km²
13,450 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
40.0 years
Life expectancy 77.9 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Montenegro
With a population of 623,129, Montenegro ranks 169th globally and has experienced slight annual decline of -0.1%. The country spans 13,450 km² at a density of 46 people per km², with two-thirds of residents in urban areas. Its median age of 40 years reflects an aging population, though life expectancy of 77.9 years remains solid.
Montenegro achieved independence in 2006 and operates as a republic with Podgorica as its capital. The Euro serves as official currency, and Montenegrin is the primary language. GDP per capita stands at $14,817. The fertility rate of 1.8 births per woman is below replacement level, contributing to the population's current contraction.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Podgorica
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- ME · MNE
- Demonym
- Montenegrin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- Government
- Republic
- State inception
- 2006
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +382
- Internet TLD
- .me
- Land neighbours
- 5
Languages
- Montenegrin
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for Montenegro: Education Spending, Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 18.1%
- Age 15–64
- 64.0%
- Age 65+
- 17.8%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 6 | 78 |
| 95-99 | 92 | 606 |
| 90-94 | 599 | 2,256 |
| 85-89 | 2,285 | 5,736 |
| 80-84 | 4,287 | 8,590 |
| 75-79 | 7,354 | 11,764 |
| 70-74 | 13,784 | 17,972 |
| 65-69 | 17,828 | 20,620 |
| 60-64 | 19,039 | 21,893 |
| 55-59 | 19,216 | 21,105 |
| 50-54 | 19,241 | 21,483 |
| 45-49 | 20,683 | 22,524 |
| 40-44 | 22,251 | 22,941 |
| 35-39 | 21,181 | 20,935 |
| 30-34 | 19,509 | 19,063 |
| 25-29 | 19,695 | 19,153 |
| 20-24 | 20,016 | 19,486 |
| 15-19 | 20,241 | 19,234 |
| 10-14 | 20,945 | 19,523 |
| 5-9 | 20,098 | 18,551 |
| 0-4 | 18,951 | 17,669 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 402,512 |
| 1960 | 471,197 |
| 1970 | 529,671 |
| 1980 | 584,820 |
| 1990 | 620,497 |
| 2000 | 634,193 |
| 2010 | 632,088 |
| 2020 | 607,935 |
| 2030 | 612,562 |
| 2040 | 574,434 |
| 2050 | 533,295 |
| 2060 | 489,255 |
| 2070 | 444,455 |
| 2080 | 402,209 |
| 2090 | 363,412 |
| 2100 | 326,015 |
How Montenegro Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Montenegro623K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Montenegro | 623K |
Countries Bordering Montenegro
5 land borders.
- Albania2.35M · −1.17%
- Bosnia and Herzegovina3.14M · −0.77%
- Croatia3.88M · +0.26%
- Kosovo1.88M · +0.79%
- Serbia6.55M · −0.57%
Montenegro Population FAQ
Is the population of Montenegro growing or shrinking?
Montenegro's population is shrinking at −0.06% per year, a change of roughly 399 people annually.
What is the capital of Montenegro?
The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica.
How densely populated is Montenegro?
Montenegro has 46/km² across 13,450 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Montenegro?
Life expectancy at birth in Montenegro is 77.9 years (2024).
What is the median age in Montenegro?
The median age in Montenegro is 40.0 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Montenegro in?
Montenegro is in Europe.