Culture
National symbols include double-headed eagle.
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Data as of May 5, 2026
Montenegro
EuropeThe Underdog
Montenegro proves that wealth isn't everything. See how this underdog defies expectations.
Montenegro proves that wealth isn't everything. Despite modest GDP, it achieves 0.862 in human development index, ranking #48 globally. See how this underdog defies expectations.
42.5, 19.3 - Europe
Area
14K km²
Pop.
599.8K
Stats
119
Reality brief
Montenegro is a country in Europe with a population of 599.8K and an area of 13,812 km². Life expectancy is 77.6 years.
Short factual summary generated from the same country data used in game rounds.
Core numbers
Stats worth knowing
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Human Development Index
0.86#48globally
Composite 0-1 index of life expectancy, education, and income, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Internet Users (%)
88.88%#70globally
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
Life Expectancy
77.6 years#74globally
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
GDP Per Capita (PPP)
$34,225.87#71globally
GDP per person, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP) so costs of living are comparable across countries.
GDP Per Capita
$27,852.04#74globally
GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power in constant 2017 international dollars, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Country briefing
Grounded facts about Montenegro
A quick real-world briefing before you dive deeper into rankings, surprises, and matchups.
Economy
Key industries include steelmaking, aluminum, agricultural processing, consumer goods, and more.
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Identity
Name origin: the name in Italian means "dark mountain" and is a translation of the Serbo-Croatian name Crna Gora.
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Cities
Cities in Montenegro
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Top stats
Where They Stand Out
The strongest source-backed stats before the deeper data table.
Mobile Subscriptions (%)
207.24 per 100 people#4globallyTop stat
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people, from World Bank Open Data.
Health Spending (% GDP)
10.92% of GDP#16globallyTop stat
Current health expenditure as a share of GDP, from World Bank Open Data.
Unemployment Rate
14.1%#19globallyTop stat
The percentage of the workforce that is unemployed but actively looking for work.
Spirits Consumption
3.2 L/person/yr#22globallyTop stat
Liters of spirits consumed per person per year, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Forest Coverage (%)
61.49%#25globallyTop stat
The percentage of land covered by forests - natural or planted trees at least 5 meters tall (excludes orchards and urban parks).
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Keeps child mortality unusually low
#1852.6 per 1k birthsChild Mortality
Deaths before age 5 per 1,000 live births, from World Bank Open Data.
Only ranks #125 in railway length
#125250 kmRailway Length
Total railway length from CIA World Factbook.
Ranks #24 globally in beer consumption
#243.8 L/person/yrBeer Consumption
Liters of beer consumed per person per year, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Only ranks #110 in domestic patents
#1105.0Domestic Patents
How many patent applications are filed by residents each year.
Ranks #25 globally in fdi inflows (% gdp)
#257.2% of GDPFDI Inflows (% GDP)
Foreign direct investment net inflows as a share of GDP, from World Bank Open Data.
Compared with the region
How Montenegro Compares
Country vs continent vs world averages
Montenegro
Europe avg
World avg
GDP per Capita
GDP per person, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP) so costs of living are comparable across countries.
- Country
- $34,225.87
- Region avg
- $57,483.02
- World avg
- $31,844.55
Montenegro$34,225.87
Europe$57,483.02
World$31,844.55
+7% above worldWB 2023
Life Expectancy
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
- Country
- 77.6 years
- Region avg
- 80.0 years
- World avg
- 73.7 years
Montenegro77.6 years
Europe80.0 years
World73.7 years
+5% above worldWB 2023
Human Development Index
Composite 0-1 index of life expectancy, education, and income, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
- Country
- 0.86
- Region avg
- 0.89
- World avg
- 0.74
Montenegro0.86
Europe0.89
World0.74
+16% above worldOWID 2023
Internet Users
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
- Country
- 88.88%
- Region avg
- 90.13%
- World avg
- 70.29%
Montenegro88.88%
Europe90.13%
World70.29%
+26% above worldWB 2023
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About Montenegro
Country briefing
The use of the name Crna Gora or Black Mountain (Montenegro) began in the 13th century in reference to a highland region in the Serbian province of Zeta.
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The use of the name Crna Gora or Black Mountain (Montenegro) began in the 13th century in reference to a highland region in the Serbian province of Zeta. Under Ottoman control beginning in 1496, Montenegro was a semi-autonomous theocracy ruled by a series of bishop princes until 1852, when it became a secular principality. Montenegro fought a series of wars with the Ottomans and eventually won recognition as an independent sovereign principality at the Congress of Berlin in 1878. In 1918, the country was absorbed by the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, which became the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in 1929. At the end of World War II, Montenegro joined the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY). When the SFRY dissolved in 1992, Montenegro and Serbia created the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), which shifted in 2003 to a looser State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. Montenegro voted to restore its independence on 3 June 2006. Montenegro became an official EU candidate in 2010 and joined NATO in 2017.
Geography & Climate6 facts
- Location
- Southeastern Europe, between the Adriatic Sea and Serbia
- Climate
- Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and autumns and relatively cold winters with heavy snowfalls inland
- Terrain
- highly indented coastline with narrow coastal plain backed by rugged high limestone mountains and plateaus
- Natural Resources
- bauxite, hydroelectricity
- Natural Hazards
- destructive earthquakes
- Size Comparison
- slightly smaller than Connecticut; slightly larger than twice the size of Delaware
People & Culture4 facts
- Languages
- Serbian 42.9%, Montenegrin (official) 37%, Bosnian 5.3%, Albanian 5.3%, Serbo-Croat 2%, other 3.5%, unspecified 4% (2011 est.)
- Religions
- Orthodox 72.1%, Muslim 19.1%, Catholic 3.4%, atheist 1.2%, other 1.5%, unspecified 2.6% (2011 est.)
- Ethnic Groups
- Montenegrin 45%, Serbian 28.7%, Bosniak 8.7%, Albanian 4.9%, Muslim 3.3%, Romani 1%, Croat 1%, other 2.6%, unspecified 4.9% (2011 est.)
- Major Cities
- 177,000 PODGORICA (capital) (2018)
Government & History9 facts
- Government Type
- parliamentary republic
- Capital
- Podgorica
- Capital Coordinates
- 42 26 N, 19 16 E
- Capital Timezone
- UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
- Name Origin
- the name in Italian means "dark mountain" and is a translation of the Serbo-Croatian name Crna Gora; both refer to the dark coniferous forests in the mountainous region
- Independence
- 3 June 2006 (from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro); notable earlier dates: 13 March 1852 (Principality of Montenegro established); 13 July 1878 (Congress of Berlin recognizes Montenegrin independence); 28 August 1910 (Kingdom of Montenegro established)
- National Symbols
- double-headed eagle
- National Anthem
- "Oj, svijetla majska zoro" (Oh, Bright Dawn of May)
- UNESCO Heritage
- 4 (3 cultural, 1 natural)
Economy & Trade7 facts
- Overview
- upper-middle-income, small Balkan economy; uses euro as de facto currency; reduced growth due to slowdown in tourism and industrial production; new impetus for EU accession under Europe Now government; energy price cap and declining food and services prices easing inflation rate
- Industries
- steelmaking, aluminum, agricultural processing, consumer goods, tourism
- Agricultural Products
- milk, potatoes, watermelons, grapes, sheep milk, cabbages, oranges, eggs, goat milk, figs (2023)
- Export Partners
- Italy 38%, Serbia 13%, Spain 6%, Slovenia 5%, Bosnia & Herzegovina 4% (2023)
- Export Commodities
- electricity, aluminum, copper ore, aluminum ore, packaged medicine (2023)
- Import Partners
- Serbia 21%, China 10%, Germany 8%, Croatia 6%, Italy 6% (2023)
- Import Commodities
- refined petroleum, cars, electricity, packaged medicine, aluminum (2023)
Infrastructure & Defense4 facts
- Military Forces
- Army of Montenegro (Vojska Crne Gore or VCG): Ground Forces, Air Force, Navy Ministry of Interior: Police Directorate of Montenegro (2025)
- Military Service
- 18-30 for voluntary military service; conscription abolished in 2006 (2025)
- Energy Mix
- fossil fuels: 39.1% of total installed capacity (2023 est.); solar: 0.4% of total installed capacity (2023 est.); wind: 7.5% of total installed capacity (2023 est.); hydroelectricity: 53% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
- Broadcast Media
- state-funded national radio and TV broadcaster operates 2 terrestrial TV networks, 1 satellite TV channel, and 2 radio networks; 4 local public TV stations and 14 private TV stations; 14 local public radio stations, 35 private radio stations, and several online media (2019)
Source:World Factbook archive 2026
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Every tracked stat, grouped for fast scanning.
Technology3 statsBest: #4
Health & Survival9 statsBest: #16
Health Spending (% GDP)
Smoking Rate
Suicide Rate
Hospital Beds (per 1,000)
Life Expectancy
Doctors (per 1,000)
Obesity Rate
Child Mortality
Infant Mortality
Wealth & Economy10 statsBest: #19
Unemployment Rate
FDI Inflows (% GDP)
Youth Unemployment Rate
Government Debt (% GDP)
High-Tech Exports (%)
GDP Per Capita (PPP)
GDP Per Capita
Inflation Rate
GDP Growth Rate
GDP (Nominal)
Lifestyle5 statsBest: #22
Environment8 statsBest: #25
Demographics12 statsBest: #33
Death Rate
Elderly Population (%)
Median Age
Dependency Ratio
Urban Population (%)
Fertility Rate
Youth Population (%)
Birth Rate
Population
Population Density
Land Area
Teen Birth Rate
Education & Future3 statsBest: #48
Society & Equality2 statsBest: #54
Military & Defense2 statsBest: #75
Land & Sea4 statsBest: #99
Highest Elevation
2.5K m#99
Lowest Elevation
0 m#132
Land Border Length
680 km#132
Coastline Length
293.5 km#134
Infrastructure3 statsBest: #125
Energy1 statsBest: #132
Electric Generating Capacity
1.08M kW#132
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Montenegro
#48 in Human Development Index
Composite 0-1 index of life expectancy, education, and income, from Our World in Data using the latest available country values in TerraBrawl.
Top 20% globally
0.86
Frequently Asked Questions about Montenegro
What is the population of Montenegro?
Montenegro has a population of 599.8K, ranking #170 globally by population.
What continent is Montenegro in?
Montenegro is located in Europe. It has an area of 13,812 km².
What is the life expectancy in Montenegro?
Life expectancy in Montenegro is 77.6 years, ranking #74 globally.
What is the GDP per capita of Montenegro?
Montenegro's GDP per capita (PPP) is $34,225.87, ranking #71 globally.
What is Montenegro known for in global statistics?
Montenegro ranks particularly high in Human Development Index (#48), Internet Users (%) (#70), Life Expectancy (#74).
What is Montenegro's Human Development Index?
Montenegro has an HDI of 0.862, ranking #48 globally. The HDI combines life expectancy, education, and income indicators.
How densely populated is Montenegro?
Montenegro has a population density of 46.4 people per km², ranking #156 globally.