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Montenegro
Montenegro places highest on Under-Five Mortality Rate (top 3% worldwide) and lowest on External Debt Stocks (% of GNI) (bottom 6%).
Montenegro in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
633,552
people
since 1950
Land area
13,450
km²
since 2006
GDP per person
28,895
international $, PPP
since 1997
Life expectancy
77.09
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.862
HDI, 0–1
since 2003
Unemployment
13.57
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Montenegro
Key facts about Montenegro
- Capital
- Podgorica
- Official languages
- Albanian, Bosnian, Croatian +2 more
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- ISO code
- MNE · ME
- Domain · dialling
- .me · +382
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Montenegro’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
42ndof 200
From 4 of 4 key statistics
47thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint48thof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
53rdof 171
From 2 of 4 key statistics
joint63rdof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
58thof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
66thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint63rdof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
62ndof 176
From 3 of 4 key statistics
joint75thof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
90thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
83rdof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
112thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
124thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
106thof 147
From 3 of 3 key statistics
148thof 181
From 2 of 3 key statistics
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Montenegro’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Montenegro in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Montenegro stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Montenegro sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Montenegro does best7
In the top third of all countries measured. 6 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stDeaths in Organized Violencetop 35%
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 0
- 1st
Position · derived 104th of 104 · 1 = worst · 2.5 · 2023
world median 5.2 (better) · ▼ 3 pts since 2013
- 7th
Position · derived 194th of 200 · 1 = worst · 2.383 · 2024
world median 14.54 (better) · ▲ 13 pts since 2014
- 8th
Position · derived 8th of 86 · 48.11 · 2024
world median 35.86 (better) · ▲ 66 pts since 2014
- 8thInfant Mortality Ratetop 4%
Position · derived 193rd of 200 · 1 = worst · 1.93 · 2024
world median 12.26 (better) · ▲ 12 pts since 2014
- 9th
Position · derived 166th of 174 · 1 = worst · 1.248 · 2025
world median 4.456 (better)
- Dietary Energy Supplytop 6%
Position · derived 11th of 155 · 3,669 · 2024
world median 2,982 (better) · ▲ 11 pts since 2014
Where Montenegro struggles most5
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 1 is within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 7thExternal Debt Stocks (% of GNI)bottom 6%
Position · derived 7th of 110 · 1 = worst · 108.64 · 2024
world median 43.94 (worse) · ▲ 4 pts since 2014
- Unemployment Ratebottom 9%
Position · derived 18th of 182 · 1 = worst · 13.57 · 2025
world median 5.084 (worse)
- Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Monthsbottom 10%
Position · derived 123rd of 136 · 19.52 · 2024
world median 40.74 (worse)
- Crop Production Indexbottom 12%
Position · derived 171st of 195 · 89.55 · 2022
world median 106.23 (worse) · ▼ 55 pts since 2012
- Debt Service on External Debtbottom 13%
Position · derived 15th of 109 · 1 = worst · 29.8 · 2024
world median 12.93 (worse) · ▲ 5 pts since 2014
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Montenegro can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
53rd
of 173 · 2003
48th
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 21 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
74th
of 173 · 2012
65th
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
38th
of 146 · 2006
40th
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 18 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
60th
of 132 · 2022
64th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
70th
of 172 · 2020
100th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Montenegro has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generation+41 pts since 2014
- Government Censorship of the Media+33 pts since 2015
Losing ground
Where Montenegro has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- State Authority over Territory-25 pts since 2015
- Ecological Footprint-18 pts since 2015
05In context
Montenegro and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Southern Europe
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
- 12
Slovenia - 22
Portugal - 27
Malta - =28
Spain - 31
Italy - 32
Croatia - 41
Greece - =48
Albania - =48
Serbia - =51
North Macedonia - 55Montenegro
- =63
Bosnia and Herzegovina - —
Andorranot placed - —
Gibraltarnot placed - —
Kosovonot placed - —
San Marinonot placed - —
Vatican Citynot placed
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Montenegro
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions31
Agriculture Orientation Index89th of 132position · derived0.21Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
bottom 31% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Montenegro 0.21 · world median 0.305 (worse)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
▲ +28 percentile points since 2014
Business Ready: Operational Efficiency13th of 50position · derived71.03Operational efficiency score (0–100)2024
top 24% of 50 countries measured
World Bank Group · Operational efficiency score (0–100)
Montenegro 71.03 · world median 65.82 (better)
Best in the world 87.33 (Singapore)
No earlier reading to compare
Business Ready: Public Services28th of 50position · derived48.92Public services score (0–100)2024
bottom 45% of 50 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public services score (0–100)
Montenegro 48.92 · world median 50.13 (worse)
Best in the world 73.31 (Estonia)
No earlier reading to compare
Business Ready: Regulatory Framework12th of 50position · derived72.54Regulatory framework score (0–100)2024
top 22% of 50 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory framework score (0–100)
Montenegro 72.54 · world median 66.8 (better)
Best in the world 78.34 (Hungary)
No earlier reading to compare
Central Bank Independence Indextop 37%0.655CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
top 37% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Montenegro 0.655 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
No real change since 2013
Civic Space Ratings51st of 198position · derived76.59Civic space score (0–100)2025
top 25% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Montenegro 76.59 · world median 50.46 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)65th of 192rank0.463ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
top 34% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Montenegro 0.463 · world median 0.387 (better)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
No real change since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationtop 41%99.4Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
top 41% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Montenegro 99.4 · world median 98.4 (better)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption91st of 211position · derived0.075Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 43% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Montenegro 0.075 · world median -0.197 (better)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index65th of 181rank46CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
top 36% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Montenegro 46 · world median 39 (better)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Debt Service on External Debt15th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst29.8Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)2024
bottom 13% of 109 countries measured
World Bank Group · Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)
Montenegro 29.8 · world median 12.93 (worse)
Best in the world 0.285 (Iran)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)7th of 110position · derived · 1 = worst108.64External debt stocks (% of GNI)2024
bottom 6% of 110 countries measured
World Bank Group · External debt stocks (% of GNI)
Montenegro 108.64 · world median 43.94 (worse)
Best in the world 2.213 (Iran)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
General Government Consumption59th of 132position · derived17.41General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
top 44% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Montenegro 17.41 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
▼ -21 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index100th of 195rank39.9AI readiness score (0–100)2025
bottom 49% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Montenegro 39.9 · world median 40.19 (worse)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness67th of 209position · derived0.471Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
top 32% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Montenegro 0.471 · world median 0.101 (better)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
GovTech Maturity Index118th of 196position · derived0.513GTMI score (0–1)2025
bottom 40% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Montenegro 0.513 · world median 0.63 (worse)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index80th of 175position · derived0.715Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
top 45% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Montenegro 0.715 · world median 0.676 (better)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index66th of 176position · derived0.5Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
top 37% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Montenegro 0.5 · world median 0.353 (better)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory95th of 168rank55ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 43% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Montenegro 55 · world median 59 (worse)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Political Corruption Index96th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.43Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
top 46% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Montenegro 0.43 · world median 0.518 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Public Sector Employment82nd of 135position · derived11.76Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
bottom 40% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Montenegro 11.76 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill62nd of 168position · derived9.615Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
top 37% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Montenegro 9.615 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality81st of 209position · derived0.209Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 38% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Montenegro 0.209 · world median -0.093 (better)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law91st of 211position · derived0.208Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 43% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Montenegro 0.208 · world median -0.102 (better)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
No real change since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators82nd of 188position · derived73.89SPI overall score (0–100)2024
top 43% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Montenegro 73.89 · world median 69.3 (better)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2016
Trade Union Density37th of 139position · derived25.83Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
top 26% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Montenegro 25.83 · world median 16.68 (better)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index64th of 176position · derived0.636Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
top 36% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Montenegro 0.636 · world median 0.497 (better)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability77th of 206position · derived0.398Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 37% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Montenegro 0.398 · world median -0.022 (better)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law69th of 190position · derived85WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
top 38% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Montenegro 85 · world median 81.25 (better)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation28
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution65th of 139position · derived75.41Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 46% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Montenegro 75.41 · world median 72.83 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)105th of 158position · derived3.367Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 34% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Montenegro 3.367 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Container Port Traffic103rd of 103position · derived17,263Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)2024
bottom 1% of 103 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)
Montenegro 17,263 · world median 1,827,788
Highest 299,703,800 (China)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2014
Crop Production Index171st of 195position · derived89.55Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 12% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Montenegro 89.55 · world median 106.23 (worse)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▼ -55 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports106th of 170position · derived17.35Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
bottom 38% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Montenegro 17.35 · world median 25.42 (worse)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)62nd of 138position · derived40.06Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 45% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Montenegro 40.06 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit66th of 179position · derived43.18Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
top 37% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Montenegro 43.18 · world median 35.95 (better)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index135th of 195position · derived100.56Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 31% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Montenegro 100.56 · world median 106.08 (worse)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 14%7.282FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 14% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Montenegro 7.282 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth114th of 186position · derived2.745GDP growth (annual %)2025
bottom 39% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Montenegro 2.745 · world median 3.396 (worse)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)64th of 185position · derived28,895GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 34% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Montenegro 28,895 · world median 17,265 (better)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Global Innovation Index64th of 139rank29.75GII score (0–100)2025
top 46% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Montenegro 29.75 · world median 28.52 (better)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
No real change since 2022
GNI per Capita (PPP)23rd of 102position · derived30,626GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 22% of 102 countries measured
World Bank Group · GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Montenegro 30,626 · world median 14,273 (better)
Best in the world 116,633 (Singapore)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2015
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)35th of 131position · derived26.93Gross capital formation (% of GDP)2025
top 26% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
Montenegro 26.93 · world median 22.93
Highest 45.27 (Algeria)
▲ +47 percentile points since 2015
Gross Savings (% of GDP)138th of 146position · derived8.786Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
bottom 6% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Montenegro 8.786 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
No real change since 2014
Household Consumption20th of 131position · derived81.31Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
top 15% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Montenegro 81.31 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
No real change since 2015
ICT Goods Exports68th of 119position · derived0.71ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
bottom 44% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Montenegro 0.71 · world median 0.975 (worse)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
ICT Services Exports59th of 118position · derived7.474ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 50% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
Montenegro 7.474 · world median 7.474 (better)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2014
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)30th of 138position · derived65.71Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 21% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Montenegro 65.71 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)148th of 158position · derived11.25Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 6% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Montenegro 11.25 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index140th of 175rank21LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
bottom 18% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Montenegro 21 · world median 56.21 (worse)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2016
Livestock Production Index95th of 194position · derived107.95Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 49% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Montenegro 107.95 · world median 107.06 (better)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▲ +30 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index73rd of 139rank2.8LPI score (1–5)2023
bottom 46% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Montenegro 2.8 · world median 2.9 (worse)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2014
Researchers per Million Inhabitants68th of 145position · derived764.42Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
top 47% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
Montenegro 764.42 · world median 701.95 (better)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productsbottom 45%2.9Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
bottom 45% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Montenegro 2.9 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)121st of 180position · derived0.637Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
bottom 39% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Montenegro 0.637 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
No real change since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)39th of 138position · derived105.77Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
top 28% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
Montenegro 105.77 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
No real change since 2015
World Energy Trilemma Index50th of 99rank63.5Trilemma score (0–100)2023
bottom 47% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Montenegro 63.5 · world median 63.8 (worse)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour18
Average Weekly Hours Worked34th of 182position · derived43.43Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
top 19% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Montenegro 43.43 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture134th of 182position · derived4.193Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
bottom 27% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Montenegro 4.193 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Industry103rd of 182position · derived18.23Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
bottom 44% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Montenegro 18.23 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Services31st of 182position · derived77.58Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
top 17% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Montenegro 77.58 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
No real change since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio140th of 182position · derived50.1Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
bottom 23% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Montenegro 50.1 · world median 57.72 (worse)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Female Labour Force Participation Rate111th of 182position · derived51.25Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
bottom 39% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Montenegro 51.25 · world median 53.36 (worse)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2015
Female Share of Senior and Middle Management8th of 86position · derived48.11Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)2024
top 8% of 86 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)
Montenegro 48.11 · world median 35.86 (better)
Best in the world 56.69 (Nauru)
▲ +66 percentile points since 2014
Firms with a Female Top Manager124th of 179position · derived13.5Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
bottom 31% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Montenegro 13.5 · world median 19.16 (worse)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed56th of 168position · derived70,235GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
top 33% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Montenegro 70,235 · world median 47,384 (better)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2015
Labour Force Participation Rate118th of 182position · derived57.97Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
bottom 35% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Montenegro 57.97 · world median 61.66 (worse)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked69th of 182position · derived31.08Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
top 38% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Montenegro 31.08 · world median 22.16 (better)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
No real change since 2015
Self-Employment Rate128th of 182position · derived17.36Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
bottom 30% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Montenegro 17.36 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
No real change since 2015
Unemployment Rate18th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst13.57Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
bottom 9% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Montenegro 13.57 · world median 5.084 (worse)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Vulnerable Employment128th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst14.28Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
top 30% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Montenegro 14.28 · world median 28.67 (better)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Working Poverty Ratetop 25%0.291Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)2025
top 25% of 113 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)
Montenegro 0.291 · world median 4.885 (better)
Best in the world 0.007 (Bhutan)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training51st of 97position · derived · 1 = worst14.25Youth not in education, employment or training (%)2024
top 48% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Youth not in education, employment or training (%)
Montenegro 14.25 · world median 14.31 (better)
Best in the world 3.975 (Iceland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
Youth Unemployment Rate33rd of 182position · derived · 1 = worst24.44Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
bottom 18% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Montenegro 24.44 · world median 12.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge15
Academic Freedom Index50th of 176position · derived0.824Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
top 28% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Montenegro 0.824 · world median 0.619 (better)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▲ +32 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate40th of 172position · derived98.53Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
top 23% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Montenegro 98.53 · world median 93.99 (better)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling54th of 195position · derived15.54Expected years of schooling2023
top 27% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Montenegro 15.54 · world median 13.34 (better)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Female Share of Researcherstop 12%52.08Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)2024
top 12% of 153 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)
Montenegro 52.08 · world median 38.17
Highest 76.54 (Myanmar)
No earlier reading to compare
Harmonized Test Scores66th of 172position · derived436.13Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
top 38% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Montenegro 436.13 · world median 414.32 (better)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▲ +23 percentile points since 2010
Learning Poverty82nd of 125position · derived · 1 = worst15.8110-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)2023
top 35% of 125 countries measured
World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · 10-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)
Montenegro 15.81 · world median 34.02 (better)
Best in the world 2.331 (Ireland)
No earlier reading to compare
Learning-Adjusted Years of School59th of 172position · derived8.908Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
top 34% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Montenegro 8.908 · world median 7.941 (better)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
▲ +25 percentile points since 2010
Mean Years of Schooling23rd of 193position · derived12.77Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
top 11% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Montenegro 12.77 · world median 9.933 (better)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiarytop 14%24.8Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)2023
top 14% of 117 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)
Montenegro 24.8 · world median 5.279
Highest 1,724 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
PISA Mathematics Performance54th of 79position · derived405.6Mean mathematics score2022
bottom 32% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean mathematics score
Montenegro 405.6 · world median 442.09 (worse)
Best in the world 574.66 (Singapore)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2012
PISA Reading Performance55th of 79position · derived405.02Mean reading score2022
bottom 31% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean reading score
Montenegro 405.02 · world median 440.35 (worse)
Best in the world 542.55 (Singapore)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2012
PISA Science Performance60th of 79position · derived403.13Mean science score2022
bottom 24% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean science score
Montenegro 403.13 · world median 446.93 (worse)
Best in the world 561.43 (Singapore)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2012
Primary Completion Rate63rd of 165position · derived98.89Primary completion rate (%)2025
top 38% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Montenegro 98.89 · world median 97.43 (better)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Upper Secondary Completion Rate35th of 164position · derived88.97Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
top 21% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Montenegro 88.97 · world median 64.87 (better)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
No real change since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratebottom 45%97.4215–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 45% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Montenegro 97.42 · world median 98.22 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing18
Children with Functional Difficultiesbottom 21%7.5Children aged 5-17 with a functional difficulty (%)2024
bottom 21% of 62 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 5-17 with a functional difficulty (%)
Montenegro 7.5 · world median 13
Highest 35.2 (Afghanistan)
No earlier reading to compare
Dietary Energy Supply11th of 155position · derived3,669Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
top 6% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Montenegro 3,669 · world median 2,982 (better)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months123rd of 136position · derived19.52Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
bottom 10% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Montenegro 19.52 · world median 40.74 (worse)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index40th of 172rank0.121GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
top 23% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Montenegro 0.121 · world median 0.351 (better)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
No real change since 2013
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index89th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst0.005MPI (0–1)2025
top 19% of 109 countries measured
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · MPI (0–1)
Montenegro 0.005 · world median 0.039 (better)
Best in the world 0 (Serbia)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2018
Global Violent Deaths121st of 206position · derived · 1 = worst2.71Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
top 42% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Montenegro 2.71 · world median 4.02 (better)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
No real change since 2011
Human Capital Index51st of 172position · derived0.633HCI score (0–1)2020
top 29% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Montenegro 0.633 · world median 0.564 (better)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▲ +26 percentile points since 2010
Human Development Index48th of 193rank0.862HDI score (0–1)2023
top 25% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Montenegro 0.862 · world median 0.762 (better)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate193rd of 200position · derived · 1 = worst1.93Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 4% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Montenegro 1.93 · world median 12.26 (better)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2014
Life Expectancy at Age 65100th of 222position · derived16.82Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
top 45% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Montenegro 16.82 · world median 16.39 (better)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth84th of 222position · derived77.09Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
top 38% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Montenegro 77.09 · world median 74.63 (better)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio166th of 195position · derived · 1 = worst5.83Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
top 15% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Montenegro 5.83 · world median 46.65 (better)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare50th of 178position · derived5.29Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
top 27% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Montenegro 5.29 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity103rd of 127position · derived · 1 = worst1.6Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
top 22% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Montenegro 1.6 · world median 4.7 (better)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2015
Prevalence of Undernourishment104th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst2.5Population undernourished (%)2023
top 19% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Montenegro 2.5 · world median 5.2 (better)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five119th of 162position · derived · 1 = worst7.162Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
top 27% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Montenegro 7.162 · world median 13.8 (better)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate194th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst2.383Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 3% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Montenegro 2.383 · world median 14.54 (better)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2014
Violent Discipline of Children61st of 90position · derived · 1 = worst65.8Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)2025
top 33% of 90 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)
Montenegro 65.8 · world median 75.8 (better)
Best in the world 37.6 (Qatar)
No earlier reading to compare
Development & Human Capital7
Access to Electricitytop 28%100Population with electricity access (%)2024
top 28% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Montenegro 100 · world median 100
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▲ +30 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield87th of 179position · derived3,315Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
top 48% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Montenegro 3,315 · world median 3,072 (better)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage115th of 143position · derived · 1 = worst5.8Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
top 21% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Montenegro 5.8 · world median 17.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality123rd of 169position · derived · 1 = worst10.36Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
top 27% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Montenegro 10.36 · world median 17.05 (better)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
No real change since 2013
Gender Development Index56th of 184position · derived0.984Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
top 31% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Montenegro 0.984 · world median 0.971 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index42nd of 169position · derived0.771IHDI (0–1)2023
top 25% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Montenegro 0.771 · world median 0.609 (better)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Net Official Development Assistance Received86th of 130position · derived1.197Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
bottom 34% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
Montenegro 1.197 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability19
Agricultural Emissions160th of 193position · derived404.11Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
bottom 19% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Montenegro 404.11 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Land154th of 209position · derived19.59Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
bottom 26% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Montenegro 19.59 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Arable Land per Person185th of 206position · derived0.015Arable land (hectares per person)2023
bottom 10% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Montenegro 0.015 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
No real change since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity104th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst424.65Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
top 46% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Montenegro 424.65 · world median 468.81 (better)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)74th of 190rank0.421ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
top 39% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Montenegro 0.421 · world median 0.45 (better)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita92nd of 210position · derived · 1 = worst3.722Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
bottom 44% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Montenegro 3.722 · world median 3.21 (worse)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Ecological Footprint18th of 126position · derived · 1 = worst4.927Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
bottom 14% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Montenegro 4.927 · world median 2.296 (worse)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)bottom 50%2.755Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
bottom 50% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Montenegro 2.755 · world median 2.738 (worse)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare24th of 188position · derived251.38Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
top 12% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Montenegro 251.38 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Forest Area25th of 210position · derived61.49Forest area (% of land area)2023
top 11% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Montenegro 61.49 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Land Under Cereal Production159th of 179position · derived2,065Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
bottom 12% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Montenegro 2,065 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density136th of 188position · derived0.3Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
bottom 26% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Montenegro 0.3 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation65th of 190position · derived59.49Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
top 33% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Montenegro 59.49 · world median 35.66 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index67th of 190rank52.1ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
top 35% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Montenegro 52.1 · world median 47.44 (better)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
No real change since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area60th of 150position · derived1.83Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
top 38% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Montenegro 1.83 · world median 0.725 (better)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation54th of 190position · derived59.49Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
top 28% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Montenegro 59.49 · world median 31.14 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Water Withdrawal by Sector168th of 171position · derived0.306Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
bottom 3% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Montenegro 0.306 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
No real change since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationtop 40%9.348Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
top 40% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Montenegro 9.348 · world median 5.769 (better)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▲ +41 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index128th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst2.86WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
top 34% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Montenegro 2.86 · world median 4.17 (better)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2015
Gender & Equality3
Sex Ratio at Birthtop 14%106.9Male births per 100 female births2023
top 14% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Montenegro 106.9 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index121st of 140position · derived · 1 = worst13SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
top 14% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Montenegro 13 · world median 25.2 (better)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index46th of 176position · derived0.866Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
top 26% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Montenegro 0.866 · world median 0.772 (better)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index51st of 176position · derived0.521Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
top 29% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Montenegro 0.521 · world median 0.339 (better)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index50th of 176position · derived0.501Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
top 28% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Montenegro 0.501 · world median 0.321 (better)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index40th of 176position · derived0.853Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
top 22% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Montenegro 0.853 · world median 0.693 (better)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▲ +26 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media28th of 176position · derived1.895Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
top 15% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Montenegro 1.895 · world median 0.565 (better)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▲ +33 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns25th of 176position · derived1.852Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
top 14% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Montenegro 1.852 · world median 1.023 (better)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indextop 21%0Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
top 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Montenegro 0 · world median 0.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index62nd of 176position · derived0.403Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
top 35% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Montenegro 0.403 · world median 0.298 (better)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index57th of 176position · derived0.889Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
top 32% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Montenegro 0.889 · world median 0.79 (better)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
top 35% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Montenegro 0 · world median 0
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Global Militarisation Index34th of 149rank · 1 = worst140.91GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
bottom 22% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Montenegro 140.91 · world median 100.66 (worse)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
No real change since 2013
INFORM Risk Index138th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst2.6INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
top 26% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Montenegro 2.6 · world median 3.7 (better)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence87th of 211position · derived0.448Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 41% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Montenegro 0.448 · world median 0.171 (better)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors78th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst-0.52Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
bottom 45% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Montenegro -0.52 · world median -0.661 (worse)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Originbottom 47%696Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
bottom 47% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Montenegro 696 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
No real change since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumbottom 28%175Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
bottom 28% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Montenegro 175 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumtop 50%12,269Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
top 50% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Montenegro 12,269 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade3
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs166th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst1.248Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
top 5% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Montenegro 1.248 · world median 4.456 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiotop 14%96.1Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
top 14% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Montenegro 96.1 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2012
Net Migration Ratetop 3%18.94Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
top 3% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Montenegro 18.94 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▲ +73 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality1
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linesbottom 42%20Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
bottom 42% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Montenegro 20 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Money & Public Finance1
Short-Term Share of External Debttop 25%2.691Short-term debt (% of total external debt)2024
top 25% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
Montenegro 2.691 · world median 9.376 (better)
Best in the world 0 (5 countries tied)
No real change since 2014
Energy5
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 13%-4.533Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 13% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Montenegro -4.533 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
▼ -66 percentile points since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Montenegro 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitatop 41%63.2Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
top 41% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Montenegro 63.2 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scoretop 42%55.21Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
top 42% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Montenegro 55.21 · world median 48.23 (better)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scoretop 37%42.79Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
top 37% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Montenegro 42.79 · world median 33.26 (better)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▲ +27 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership55th of 140position · derived93.65Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 39% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Montenegro 93.65 · world median 91.68 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership67th of 140position · derived79.76Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 47% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Montenegro 79.76 · world median 78.78 (better)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratebottom 34%11.02Births per 1,000 population2023
bottom 34% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Montenegro 11.02 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Crude Death Ratetop 12%11.38Deaths per 1,000 population2023
top 12% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Montenegro 11.38 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationtop 24%39.29Median age (years)2023
top 24% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Montenegro 39.29 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overtop 21%17.47Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
top 21% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Montenegro 17.47 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Densitybottom 27%45.87People per square kilometre of land2023
bottom 27% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Montenegro 45.87 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Population Growth Ratetop 25%1.857Population growth (% per year)2023
top 25% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Montenegro 1.857 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▲ +60 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15bottom 35%18.33Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
bottom 35% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Montenegro 18.33 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationbottom 14%92.75Males per 100 females2023
bottom 14% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Montenegro 92.75 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
No real change since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiotop 47%55.76People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
top 47% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Montenegro 55.76 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratebottom 45%1.803Live births per woman2023
bottom 45% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Montenegro 1.803 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Montenegro. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Adjusted Net Savings
- Agricultural Irrigated Land
- Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · last seen 2018
- Cost of Sending Remittances
- Country Policy and Institutional Assessment
- Economic Complexity Index
- Fatal Occupational Injuries
- Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
- Gender Social Norms Index
- Gini Index · last seen 2021
- Global Report on Food Crises
- Government Funding per Primary Student
- Government Spending on Education
- Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary
- Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · last seen 2021
- Income Share Held by Richest 10% · last seen 2021
- INFORM Severity Index
- Informal Employment Rate
- Internal Displacements by Disaster · last seen 2023
- Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP) · last seen 2024
- Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person · last seen 2021
- Out-of-School Rate, Primary · last seen 2023
- Palma Ratio · last seen 2021
- Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI
- Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2021
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2021
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · last seen 2021
- Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate · last seen 2023
- Prosperity Gap · last seen 2021
- Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita
- Research and Development Spending · last seen 2019
- School Life Expectancy · last seen 2023
- Secondary School Enrolment · last seen 2023
- Societal Poverty Rate · last seen 2021
- Tertiary Enrolment Ratio · last seen 2023
- Upper Secondary Attainment · last seen 2020
- Water Stress
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Montenegro: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/montenegro