Refugees by country of origin in Montenegro
Montenegro: Refugees by country of origin was 763 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Montenegro, 2006–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, refugees by country of origin in Montenegro stood at 763 people.
The figure is up 20.9% on the previous year and up 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Montenegro peaked at 4,052 people in 2012 and was at its lowest, 136 people, in 2006.
Montenegro ranks 107th of 204 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees by country of origin in Montenegro, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 136 people | — |
| 2007 | 555 people | +308.1% |
| 2008 | 1,280 people | +130.6% |
| 2009 | 2,578 people | +101.4% |
| 2010 | 3,243 people | +25.8% |
| 2011 | 3,699 people | +14.1% |
| 2012 | 4,052 people | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 542 people | -86.6% |
| 2014 | 601 people | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 646 people | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 713 people | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 704 people | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 715 people | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 659 people | -7.8% |
| 2020 | 530 people | -19.6% |
| 2021 | 623 people | +17.5% |
| 2022 | 612 people | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 631 people | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 763 people | +20.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,137 people | 136 people | 2,578 people | 4 |
| 2010s | 1,557 people | 542 people | 4,052 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 631.8 people | 530 people | 763 people | 5 |
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More population data for Montenegro
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7975 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7672 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 586.38 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1561 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -1.1% (2100)
- Population density 24.24 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 12,323 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of origin in Montenegro?
- Refugees by country of origin in Montenegro was 763 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 4,052 people in 2012.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 136 people in 2006.
- How does Montenegro rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Montenegro ranks 107th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Montenegro data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.