MigrantoMontenegrin Diaspora
90.7K Montenegrins live abroad — 15% of the population of Montenegro
Montenegrin diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 80% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Serbia | 57943 |
| North Macedonia | 9302 |
| Croatia | 5539 |
| Slovenia | 4014 |
| Bosnia | 3889 |
| Luxembourg | 3136 |
| Italy | 2186 |
| Australia | 1673 |
| Argentina | 1342 |
| Norway | 540 |
| Denmark | 513 |
| Venezuela | 243 |
| Hungary | 107 |
| Portugal | 98 |
| Bulgaria | 56 |
| Slovakia | 45 |
| Finland | 18 |
| Iceland | 18 |
| Estonia | 8 |
| Liechtenstein | 5 |
| Bolivia | 2 |
| Latvia | 1 |
By region
96% of the diaspora lives in Europe
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Key facts
The Montenegrin diaspora in numbers
Most Montenegrins abroad live in Serbia
64% of the diaspora lives in Serbia, while the next country accounts for just 10%.
1 in 7 people born in Montenegro lives abroad
90.7K people born in Montenegro now live in other countries — 14.5% of a population of 623.5K.
Montenegrin diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 108639 |
| 1995 | 106877 |
| 2000 | 102948 |
| 2005 | 98615 |
| 2010 | 100961 |
| 2015 | 102965 |
| 2020 | 94731 |
| 2024 | 90678 |
Largest communities over time
Montenegrins living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Serbia | North Macedonia | Croatia | Slovenia | Bosnia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 77507 | 9247 | 4497 | 2646 | 3727 |
| 1995 | 72417 | 8606 | 6377 | 2630 | 4701 |
| 2000 | 71082 | 8065 | 5537 | 0 | 5675 |
| 2005 | 70235 | 8292 | 3071 | 0 | 3921 |
| 2010 | 67568 | 8519 | 6142 | 2763 | 4423 |
| 2015 | 65000 | 9229 | 6181 | 2843 | 4398 |
| 2020 | 62520 | 9269 | 5815 | 3541 | 4108 |
| 2024 | 57943 | 9302 | 5539 | 4014 | 3889 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Montenegrins in each country has changed since the selected year
Montenegrins among immigrants in other countries
Where Montenegrins make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Montenegrins live outside Montenegro?
Around 90.7K Montenegrins live abroad, the world's #154 largest diaspora.
Where do most Montenegrins abroad live?
Most Montenegrins live in Serbia, North Macedonia and Croatia — these three countries account for about 80% of all Montenegrins living abroad.
Which country has the largest Montenegrin population outside Montenegro?
Serbia is home to the largest Montenegrin community abroad — 57.9K people, about 64% of all Montenegrins living abroad.
What share of the population of Montenegro lives abroad?
About 15% of the population of Montenegro lives abroad — that's 90.7K out of a total population of 623.5K.
Is the Montenegrin diaspora growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of Montenegrins living abroad has fallen from 103K to 90.7K, about 12%.
Where does the data on the Montenegrin diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Montenegro who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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