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Montenegro's population has slipped past its peak: from a high of 638,479 in 2024, it stands at 626,233 in 2026. That is a 1.6-fold increase on the 402,512 recorded in 1950. The population is shrinking by 0.54% a year, losing about 3.4K people a year. Population density sits at 45 people/km². Half the population is younger than 40.4 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 45.1 by 2050. Women outnumber men, at 93 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 326,015 (-48% from 2026).
Total population
626,233
Density
45 people/km²
Median age
40.4 years
Growth rate
-0.54%
Montenegro passed its population peak 2 years ago in 2024, and has since declined by 1.9%. The sex ratio of 93 males per 100 females is notably lower than the global average of ~101. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 40 in 2026 to 45 by 2050. UN projections show a decline to 326K by 2100.