Rank #128 by World Population
🇲🇪Montenegro
Montenegro has a population of 623,529, ranking #128 in the world. The capital is Podgorica. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: Upper middle income
623,529
Population
#128
World Rank
77.6
Life Expectancy
$12,260
GDP Per Capita
Montenegro, #128 by world population
Montenegro Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Montenegro had a population of 480,579 in 1960 and 623,525 in 2024, a 29.7% growth over 64 years. The peak was 626,753 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.41%.
623,525
Population (2024)
480,579
Population (1960)
626,753
Peak (2019)
0.41%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 480,579 |
| 1961 | 491,140 |
| 1962 | 502,558 |
| 1963 | 513,409 |
| 1964 | 521,753 |
| 1965 | 526,327 |
| 1966 | 526,419 |
| 1967 | 522,796 |
| 1968 | 517,481 |
| 1969 | 513,340 |
| 1970 | 512,407 |
| 1971 | 515,449 |
| 1972 | 521,785 |
| 1973 | 530,220 |
| 1974 | 538,902 |
| 1975 | 546,487 |
| 1976 | 552,562 |
| 1977 | 557,576 |
| 1978 | 562,065 |
| 1979 | 566,888 |
| 1980 | 572,608 |
| 1981 | 579,445 |
| 1982 | 587,001 |
| 1983 | 594,506 |
| 1984 | 600,884 |
| 1985 | 605,398 |
| 1986 | 607,711 |
| 1987 | 608,144 |
| 1988 | 607,413 |
| 1989 | 606,571 |
| 1990 | 606,372 |
| 1991 | 607,105 |
| 1992 | 608,516 |
| 1993 | 610,170 |
| 1994 | 611,389 |
| 1995 | 611,712 |
| 1996 | 611,003 |
| 1997 | 609,520 |
| 1998 | 607,662 |
| 1999 | 606,001 |
| 2000 | 604,950 |
| 2001 | 607,389 |
| 2002 | 609,828 |
| 2003 | 612,267 |
| 2004 | 613,353 |
| 2005 | 614,261 |
| 2006 | 615,025 |
| 2007 | 615,875 |
| 2008 | 616,969 |
| 2009 | 618,294 |
| 2010 | 619,428 |
| 2011 | 620,345 |
| 2012 | 621,418 |
| 2013 | 622,587 |
| 2014 | 623,744 |
| 2015 | 624,651 |
| 2016 | 625,353 |
| 2017 | 625,982 |
| 2018 | 626,438 |
| 2019 | 626,753 |
| 2020 | 626,590 |
| 2021 | 625,053 |
| 2022 | 623,591 |
| 2023 | 623,529 |
| 2024 | 623,525 |
Demographics
| Population | 623,529 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.01% |
| Urban Population | 65.5% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.74 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 77.6 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 2.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$12,260
GDP Per Capita
13.1%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
35.4
Gini Index (inequality)
116.8%
Trade (% of GDP)
351,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
9.7%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
2.78
Physicians per 1,000
2.0
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
88.2%
Internet Users
185
Mobile Subs per 100
46.4
People per km2
12,000
Net Migration
Environment
61.5%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
Montenegro in global context
Montenegro is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Montenegro has a population of 623,529, ranking #128 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.01%.
Life expectancy in Montenegro is 77.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 2.0 per 1,000 live births.
Montenegro's GDP per capita is $12,260. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
65.5% of Montenegro's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 46.4 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Montenegro is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.