geography
The Bay of Kotor in Montenegro is often described as the southernmost fjord-like formation in Europe, though geologists classify it as a submerged river canyon rather than a true fjord.
Montenegro
Montenegro
Population, GDP, and key facts about Montenegro — updated for 2026.
Capital · PODGORICAContinent · EUROPEISO · MNE
Montenegro quick facts
- Population
- 623,525
- Area
- 13,888 km²
- Population density
- 46 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 8.3 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 13.3K
- Capital
- Podgorica
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 755.2/month · € 670/month (2026)
- Language
- Montenegrin
Montenegro at human scale
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Compare Montenegro with any country →Montenegro's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 24%Renewables · 76%
- Hydropower59%
- Coal24%
- Wind11%
- Solar6%
Share of Montenegro's own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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nature
Montenegro's Tara River Canyon is the deepest canyon in Europe, plunging more than 1,300 meters at its deepest point.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Montenegro
What is the capital of Montenegro?
The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica.
What is Montenegro's population?
Montenegro has a population of 623,525.
What is Montenegro's GDP per capita?
Montenegro's GDP per capita is US$ 13.3K.
What is the currency of Montenegro?
The currency of Montenegro is the Euro (EUR).
What is the minimum wage in Montenegro?
Montenegro's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 755.2 per month (as of 2026) — € 670 per month in local currency.
Is Montenegro bigger than Malta?
Montenegro is about 43× the size of Malta by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.