Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Montenegro
Montenegro: Total population in thousands (UN DESA) was 632.73 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
632.73
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
68th
of 75 countries
All-time high
638.48
in 2024
All-time low
603.85
in 2021
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Total population in thousands in Montenegro, 2000–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population in thousands in Montenegro is 632.73, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in thousands in Montenegro peaked at 638.48 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 603.85, in 2021.
That places Montenegro 68th out of 75 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Montenegro, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 634.19 | — |
| 2001 | 633.99 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 633.77 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 633.56 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 633.75 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 634.05 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 633.87 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 633.38 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 632.84 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 632.44 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 632.09 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 632.69 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 633.54 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 633.2 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 631.38 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 628.14 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 624.25 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 620.11 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 615.79 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 611.67 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 607.93 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 603.85 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 614.65 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 633.55 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 638.48 | +0.8% |
| 2025 | 632.73 | -0.9% |
Montenegro compared with similar countries
- Montenegro's 632.73 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,619, 8% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Montenegro's 632.73 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,005, 9% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 633.58 | 632.44 | 634.19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 626.29 | 611.67 | 633.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 621.87 | 603.85 | 638.48 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Montenegro
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)
- Population growth rate -1.14 (2100)
- Population density 24.24 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 12,323 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in thousands in Montenegro?
- Total population in thousands in Montenegro was 632.73 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population in thousands recorded in Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 638.48 in 2024.
- What is the lowest total population in thousands recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 603.85 in 2021.
- How does Montenegro rank for total population in thousands?
- Montenegro ranks 68th out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population in thousands rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Montenegro data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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