MigrantoMontenegrin Diaspora
90.7K Montenegrins live abroad — the #154 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 80% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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 destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 96%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Montenegro.
Serbia is the primary destination for emigrants
Serbia attracts 64% of all emigrants from Montenegro, while the second-largest destination receives just 10%.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 7 residents of Montenegro has emigrated — 90.7K out of 623.5K, representing 14.5% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 108639 |
| 1995 | 106877 |
| 2000 | 102948 |
| 2005 | 98615 |
| 2010 | 100961 |
| 2015 | 102965 |
| 2020 | 94731 |
| 2024 | 90678 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Montenegro as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Montenegro
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Montenegrins move to?
Most Montenegrins have moved to Serbia, North Macedonia and Croatia — these three countries account for about 80% of all Montenegrins living abroad.
How many Montenegrins live abroad?
Around 90.7K Montenegrins live abroad, making it the #154-largest emigrant population in the world.
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.
How has emigration from Montenegro changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Montenegro has fallen from 103K to 90.7K people, a decline of about 12%.
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