Urban Population: Montenegro
Montenegro's urban population is currently 65.5% as of 2024. # Montenegro Urban Population Montenegro's urban population reached 65.
Current (2024)
65.5%
+0.1% y/y
Peak (2024)
65.5%
Low (1960)
24.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — Montenegro
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — Montenegro
Analysis# Montenegro Urban Population
Montenegro's urban population reached 65.542% in 2024, marking its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic transformation from 1960, when only 24.571% of the population lived in urban areas—a 166.7% increase over six decades. The country has steadily urbanized throughout this period, reflecting broader regional patterns of rural-to-urban migration and economic development.
The recent trend shows consistent annual growth, with urbanization climbing from 64.818% in 2015 to 65.542% in 2024. Each year since 2015 has recorded modest but measurable gains, suggesting sustained demographic pressure toward urban centers. If this trajectory continues, Montenegro will likely see further concentration in its cities, particularly in Podgorica and coastal areas, driven by employment opportunities and service availability.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65.5% | +0.11% |
| 2023 | 65.5% | +0.11% |
| 2022 | 65.4% | +0.11% |
| 2021 | 65.3% | +0.12% |
| 2020 | 65.2% | +0.12% |
| 2019 | 65.2% | +0.13% |
| 2018 | 65.1% | +0.13% |
| 2017 | 65.0% | +0.14% |
| 2016 | 64.9% | +0.14% |
| 2015 | 64.8% | +0.15% |
| 2014 | 64.7% | +0.15% |
| 2013 | 64.6% | +0.16% |
| 2012 | 64.5% | +0.16% |
| 2011 | 64.4% | +0.18% |
| 2010 | 64.3% | +0.30% |
| 2009 | 64.1% | +0.43% |
| 2008 | 63.8% | +0.53% |
| 2007 | 63.5% | +0.62% |
| 2006 | 63.1% | +0.69% |
| 2005 | 62.7% | +0.75% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 62.2% | +0.83% |
| 2003 | 61.7% | +1.10% |
| 2002 | 61.0% | +1.47% |
| 2001 | 60.1% | +1.78% |
| 2000 | 59.1% | +2.02% |
| 1999 | 57.9% | +2.21% |
| 1998 | 56.7% | +2.33% |
| 1997 | 55.4% | +2.39% |
| 1996 | 54.1% | +2.37% |
| 1995 | 52.8% | +2.27% |
| 1994 | 51.7% | +2.07% |
| 1993 | 50.6% | +1.79% |
| 1992 | 49.7% | +1.39% |
| 1991 | 49.0% | +1.03% |
| 1990 | 48.5% | +0.84% |
| 1989 | 48.1% | +0.70% |
| 1988 | 47.8% | +0.61% |
| 1987 | 47.5% | +0.57% |
| 1986 | 47.2% | +0.56% |
| 1985 | 47.0% | +0.61% |
| 1984 | 46.7% | +0.69% |
| 1983 | 46.4% | +0.83% |
| 1982 | 46.0% | +1.01% |
| 1981 | 45.5% | +1.34% |
| 1980 | 44.9% | +1.87% |
| 1979 | 44.1% | +2.35% |
| 1978 | 43.1% | +2.76% |
| 1977 | 41.9% | +3.08% |
| 1976 | 40.7% | +3.33% |
| 1975 | 39.4% | +3.47% |
| 1974 | 38.0% | +3.51% |
| 1973 | 36.8% | +3.42% |
| 1972 | 35.5% | +3.17% |
| 1971 | 34.5% | +2.88% |
| 1970 | 33.5% | +2.72% |
| 1969 | 32.6% | +2.63% |
| 1968 | 31.8% | +2.58% |
| 1967 | 31.0% | +2.60% |
| 1966 | 30.2% | +2.69% |
| 1965 | 29.4% | +2.86% |
| 1964 | 28.6% | +3.11% |
| 1963 | 27.7% | +3.46% |
| 1962 | 26.8% | +3.89% |
| 1961 | 25.8% | +4.92% |
| 1960 | 24.6% | — |
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