Montenegro's population is projected to be 337,146 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 626,233 | 0.73% | 171 |
| 2025 | 632,729 | 0.8% | 171 |
| 2020 | 607,935 | -0.61% | 171 |
| 2019 | 611,667 | -0.67% | 170 |
| 2018 | 615,795 | -0.7% | 169 |
| 2017 | 620,114 | -0.66% | 169 |
| 2015 | 628,145 | -0.13% | 168 |
| 2010 | 632,088 | -0.06% | 167 |
| 2005 | 634,050 | -0.01% | 166 |
| 2000 | 634,193 | 0.09% | 165 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 626,233 | 0.73% | 171 |
| 2032 | 605,400 | -0.57% | 172 |
| 2037 | 586,346 | -0.64% | 172 |
| 2042 | 566,428 | -0.69% | 173 |
| 2047 | 545,935 | -0.73% | 175 |
| 2052 | 524,725 | -0.79% | 177 |
| 2057 | 502,596 | -0.86% | 180 |
| 2062 | 480,253 | -0.91% | 180 |
| 2067 | 457,760 | -0.95% | 180 |
| 2072 | 435,691 | -0.98% | 181 |
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Podgorica has a metropolitan area population of 177,878, comprising 28.4%% of Montenegro's total population.
As of 2026, Montenegro has a total population of 626,233, ranking as the 171st most populous nation in the world.
Montenegro has a net population change of approximately -10 people per day, driven by 18 births, 20 deaths, and net emigration of 8 people.
Montenegro represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.08% of Europe's population.
Montenegro has a population density of 46.6 people per km² (approximately 120.6 per mi²), making it the 167th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 68.25% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Montenegro is Montenegrin (45%) , followed by Serbian (28.7%) .
As of 2026, Orthodox is the largest religion in Montenegro, comprising 72.1% of the population.
