Population of Montenegro

As of August 2026, the population of Montenegro is 626 thousand. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 3 thousand in the last year, representing a decline of 1.03%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 37.2 years in 2016 to 40.4 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 77.6 years and population density is 45.3 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Montenegro peaked in 2022, reaching around 4.24% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.54% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 26.04 thousand in 2022 to nearly -3.41 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Montenegro, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 74.7 years in 2006 to 77.6 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 3 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Montenegro

The cities of Montenegro are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 352.1 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Podgorica, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 236.9 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Nikšić, Opština Nikšić with 58.2 thousand and Herceg Novi with 19.5 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Montenegro: