Montenegro Population
Europe & Central Asia · 169th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
618,906
The population of Montenegro is about 618,906 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 620 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.01% of the world's people.
Montenegro is ranked 169th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.52% a year. It peaked around 2019 at 627 thousand and is projected to fall to 528 thousand by 2050. Since 1960 (481 thousand) it has grown by 29%. Population density is 46 people per square kilometre. 66% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
620 thousand
Yearly change
−0.52%
World rank
169th
Share of world
0.01%
Density
46/km²
Land area
13,450 km²
Life expectancy
77.9 yrs
Births per woman
1.80
GDP per capita
$14,817
GDP
$9.2B
Population of Montenegro, 1960–2050
Montenegro population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 480,579 | — | 36 |
| 1970 | 512,407 | −0.18% | 38 |
| 1980 | 572,608 | +1.01% | 43 |
| 1990 | 606,372 | −0.03% | 45 |
| 2000 | 604,950 | −0.17% | 45 |
| 2010 | 619,428 | +0.18% | 46 |
| 2020 | 626,590 | −0.03% | 47 |
| 2024 | 623,525 | −0.00% | 46 |
| 2026proj. | 619,886 | −0.52% | 46 |
| 2030proj. | 606,733 | −0.56% | 45 |
| 2040proj. | 568,248 | −0.70% | 42 |
| 2050proj. | 527,594 | −0.77% | 39 |
Montenegro vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 287 times as many people as Montenegro. Bangladesh is 29.6 times more densely populated.
Montenegro population: questions and answers
What is the population of Montenegro in 2026?
About 619,886 (620 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Montenegro's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.52% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Montenegro?
About 46 people per km², with a land area of 13,450 km².
What will the population of Montenegro be in 2050?
About 528 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Montenegro?
Podgorica.
What is the life expectancy in Montenegro?
77.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.