MigrantoImmigrants in Montenegro
91.3K foreigners live in Montenegro — 15% of the country's population
Immigrants in Montenegro by country
The 3 largest groups make up 76% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Bosnia | 31869 |
| Ukraine | 21948 |
| Croatia | 15398 |
| Serbia | 8760 |
| North Macedonia | 3302 |
| Albania | 2741 |
| Germany | 1867 |
| Slovenia | 1609 |
| Russia | 920 |
| France | 442 |
| USA | 314 |
| Austria | 254 |
| Switzerland | 209 |
| Italy | 206 |
| Netherlands | 153 |
| Sweden | 149 |
| Australia | 135 |
| Czech Republic | 118 |
| Romania | 103 |
| United Kingdom | 101 |
| Luxembourg | 98 |
| Poland | 96 |
| Denmark | 95 |
| Turkey | 85 |
| Bulgaria | 76 |
| Canada | 67 |
| Slovakia | 55 |
| Greece | 55 |
| Hungary | 46 |
By region of origin
99% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Montenegro in numbers
Immigration drives population growth
107% of the population growth of Montenegro since 1990 came from immigrants.
Bosnians are the largest group by a wide margin
35% of all immigrants were born in Bosnia, while the next group accounts for just 24%.
The immigrant population has grown 30% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Montenegro rose from 70K to 91.3K in four years.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 45% to 35%.
1 in 7 residents of Montenegro was born abroad
91.3K of 623.5K residents were born abroad — 14.6% of the population.
Immigrant population in Montenegro over time
Foreigners living in Montenegro, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 72937 |
| 1995 | 72937 |
| 2000 | 72937 |
| 2005 | 72937 |
| 2010 | 78130 |
| 2015 | 70746 |
| 2020 | 70025 |
| 2024 | 91271 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Montenegro, by year
| Year | Bosnians | Ukrainians | Croats | Serbs | Macedonians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 32824 | 141 | 15174 | 11991 | 3198 |
| 1995 | 32824 | 141 | 15174 | 11991 | 3198 |
| 2000 | 32824 | 141 | 15174 | 11991 | 3198 |
| 2005 | 32824 | 141 | 15174 | 11991 | 3198 |
| 2010 | 34304 | 135 | 14529 | 17455 | 2949 |
| 2015 | 32042 | 150 | 15486 | 9679 | 3317 |
| 2020 | 32126 | 140 | 15523 | 8831 | 3329 |
| 2024 | 31869 | 21948 | 15398 | 8760 | 3302 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Montenegro
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Montenegro
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Montenegro?
Around 91.3K immigrants live in Montenegro — the world's #137 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Montenegro are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 15% of the population of Montenegro — that's 91.3K out of a total population of 623.5K.
Where do most immigrants in Montenegro come from?
Most immigrants in Montenegro come from Bosnia, Ukraine and Croatia — these three countries account for about 76% of all immigrants.
How many Bosnians live in Montenegro?
Around 31.9K Bosnians live in Montenegro — about 35% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Montenegro growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Montenegro has grown from 70.7K to 91.3K, about 29%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Montenegro come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Montenegro. Their children born in Montenegro are not included.
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