Montenegro Population: 628,038
Montenegro is a country, located in South and Southeast Europe on the Balkan coast. It is in the borderline of Bosnia-Herzegovina towards the northwest, Serbia in North East, Kosovo to the East, Albania in the South East, the Adriatic Sea to the Southwest. Towards the west side, it is Croatia. The area of Montenegro is 13,812 square kilometers. As of February 18, 2020, the population is 628,037 as per the latest information. Montenegro is in the 168th position by population among the list of countries.
Largest Cities in Montenegro by Population
Podgorica City has 30% of the country’s population and is the capital of Montenegro. It has 136,473 residents. Niksic is another largely populated city in Montenegro, having a population of 58,212. Pljevlja has 31,377 inhabitants. Bijelo Polje has 15,883 citizens.
CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Podgorica | 136,473 |
Niksic | 58,212 |
Herceg-Novi | 19,536 |
Pljevlja | 19,489 |
Budva | 18,000 |
Bar | 17,727 |
Bijelo Polje | 15,400 |
Cetinje | 15,137 |
Montenegro Population History
In the years 1863 and 1864, Montenegro was populated with 196,320 inhabitants. In the year 2020, Montenegro is estimated to get 628,066 by mid-year. The male population was 99,889 and the female population was 96,339.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 628,066 | 0.01% | 79 | -480 | 38.8 | 1.75 | 47 | 67.60% | 424,767 | 0.01% | 7,794,798,739 | 168 |
2019 | 627,987 | 0.03% | 178 | -480 | 37.9 | 1.72 | 47 | 67.30% | 422,615 | 0.01% | 7,713,468,100 | 168 |
2018 | 627,809 | 0.04% | 246 | -480 | 37.9 | 1.72 | 47 | 67.00% | 420,403 | 0.01% | 7,631,091,040 | 168 |
2017 | 627,563 | 0.05% | 299 | -480 | 37.9 | 1.72 | 47 | 66.60% | 418,113 | 0.01% | 7,547,858,925 | 167 |
2016 | 627,264 | 0.05% | 308 | -480 | 37.9 | 1.72 | 47 | 66.30% | 415,772 | 0.01% | 7,464,022,049 | 166 |
2015 | 626,956 | 0.09% | 536 | -622 | 37.7 | 1.71 | 47 | 65.90% | 413,376 | 0.01% | 7,379,797,139 | 166 |
2010 | 624,275 | 0.25% | 1,577 | -137 | 36.4 | 1.82 | 46 | 64.10% | 400,419 | 0.01% | 6,956,823,603 | 166 |
2005 | 616,391 | 0.09% | 566 | -1,600 | 35 | 1.85 | 46 | 62.50% | 385,027 | 0.01% | 6,541,907,027 | 165 |
2000 | 613,559 | -0.22% | -1,372 | -4,318 | 34.4 | 1.91 | 46 | 58.50% | 359,202 | 0.01% | 6,143,493,823 | 162 |
1995 | 620,418 | 0.18% | 1,083 | -4,050 | 32.2 | 2.05 | 46 | 53.40% | 331,085 | 0.01% | 5,744,212,979 | 161 |
1990 | 615,002 | 0.03% | 197 | -5,993 | 29.8 | 2.11 | 46 | 48.00% | 295,431 | 0.01% | 5,327,231,061 | 159 |
1985 | 614,016 | 1.12% | 6,652 | -400 | 28.3 | 2.21 | 46 | 42.30% | 259,884 | 0.01% | 4,870,921,740 | 159 |
1980 | 580,754 | 0.94% | 5,298 | -1,480 | 26.7 | 2.31 | 43 | 36.80% | 213,791 | 0.01% | 4,458,003,514 | 159 |
1975 | 554,262 | 1.30% | 6,913 | -400 | 24.9 | 2.62 | 41 | 31.60% | 175,266 | 0.01% | 4,079,480,606 | 156 |
1970 | 519,696 | -0.53% | -2,824 | -10,755 | 24.1 | 2.89 | 39 | 26.90% | 139,552 | 0.01% | 3,700,437,046 | 156 |
1965 | 533,814 | 1.84% | 9,280 | -400 | 23.5 | 3.42 | 40 | 22.60% | 120,459 | 0.02% | 3,339,583,597 | 153 |
1960 | 487,413 | 1.89% | 8,724 | -400 | 22.9 | 3.8 | 36 | 18.80% | 91,576 | 0.02% | 3,034,949,748 | 153 |
1955 | 443,795 | 2.37% | 9,811 | 2,000 | 22.2 | 4.35 | 33 | 15.50% | 68,854 | 0.02% | 2,773,019,936 | 153 |
Montenegro Population forecast
In 1955, Montenegro had a population if 443,795 at 2.37% growth. Though the growth rate has been dropping down, the population kept increasing. In the year 2018, the Montenegro population was estimated to have 0.6 million. Out of the world’s population, Montenegro’s population growth is 0.01 percent, which means that 10074 people are the residents of Montenegro. By 2050, Montenegro is an estimation to have 589,336 population.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 628,066 | 0.04% | 222 | -480 | 38.8 | 1.75 | 47 | 67.60% | 424,767 | 0.01% | 7,794,798,739 | 168 |
2025 | 627,144 | -0.03% | -184 | -480 | 40.1 | 1.75 | 47 | 69.30% | 434,519 | 0.01% | 8,184,437,460 | 170 |
2030 | 624,059 | -0.10% | -617 | -480 | 41.3 | 1.75 | 46 | 70.90% | 442,718 | 0.01% | 8,548,487,400 | 171 |
2035 | 618,423 | -0.18% | -1,127 | -480 | 42.4 | 1.75 | 46 | 72.60% | 448,985 | 0.01% | 8,887,524,213 | 172 |
2040 | 610,259 | -0.27% | -1,633 | -480 | 43.4 | 1.75 | 45 | 74.20% | 452,905 | 0.01% | 9,198,847,240 | 172 |
2045 | 600,227 | -0.33% | -2,006 | -480 | 44.2 | 1.75 | 45 | 75.70% | 454,493 | 0.01% | 9,481,803,274 | 172 |
2050 | 589,333 | -0.37% | -2,179 | 44.8 | 1.75 | 44 | 77.10% | 454,345 | 0.01% | 9,735,033,990 | 172 |
Montenegro Demographics
Montenegro is a country of diversity as it recognizes and accommodates various types of ethnic groups. The Montenegrins are 45%, Serbs are 29%, Bosniaks are 8.6%, Albanians ae 4.9%, Roma 1%, Croats 1%, Serbo-Montenegrins is 0.3%, Egyptians are 0.3%. The country also comprises groups like Yugoslavs, Russians, Macedonians., Bosnians, Hungarians, Italians, and Germans. There is one birth for every 72 minutes. (1 hour and 12 minutes). One death for every 80 minutes. (1 hour and 20 minutes). One migrant for every 1440 minutes.
Montenegro Religion & Politics
Montenegro accommodates all types of religions. Eastern Orthodox Christianity is more prominent in terms of population. Among 628,037 people, The Eastern Orthodox have 248,523 people, followed by Islam 118,477, Catholics 21,299, Protestants 1,601, and the atheists, 9005 people. Montenegro comprises of prime minister rule, who is the head of the multi-party system. The government exercises the executive powers.
Montenegro Economy
Montenegro is a small and open economy that has a goal to be a part of the EU by 2025. It is highly dependent on capital inflows from other countries to stimulate economic growth. In 2019 the GDP was $5.424 billion. It is in the 148th position in terms of purchasing power parity. The per capita income was $8,704. In 2018 there was 5.1% growth which has dropped down in 2019. The International Monetary fund projects the increase in GDP by 2.5% in 2020.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |