Montenegro
Country statistics · 1990–present
Montenegro at a Glance
Montenegro is home to 623,525 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. At a GDP per capita of $19,178, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 77.9 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 623,525 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 11.2 and a death rate of 10.2 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 1.0 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 1,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Montenegro is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $12 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $19,178 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.0% in 2029, representing solid growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 77.9 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,148 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 98.5% (2018), reflecting near-universal literacy. 88.9% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 85.5% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.