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Country profile

Montenegro is a small Balkan country along the Adriatic Sea, known for its dramatic mountainous landscapes, historic coastal towns, and a rich blend of cultural influences. It has a population of 0.6 million, a population growth rate of -0.17%, and a median age of 39.29 years.

Its history includes periods under the Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman Empires, which have contributed to its diverse architectural and cultural heritage.

Today, Montenegro is building a reputation as a tourist destination that combines natural beauty with a deep historical legacy and vibrant local traditions.

Its capital city is Podgorica.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Montenegro improved by 11.1% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Montenegro improved by 3.6% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Montenegro improved by 61.1% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Montenegro improved by 12.8% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Montenegro improved by 3.1% from 2020 to 2021

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Montenegro improved by 1.8% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Montenegro improved by 4.5% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Montenegro improved by 25.6% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Montenegro improved by 3.0% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Montenegro worsened by 27.7% from 2020 to 2021

PISA Scores (Reading) in Montenegro worsened by 3.8% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in Montenegro worsened by 5.6% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in Montenegro worsened by 2.9% from 2018 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Montenegro improved by 2.2% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Montenegro improved by 33.3% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Montenegro improved by 16.4% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Montenegro improved by 999.2% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Montenegro improved by 150.0% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Montenegro improved by 66.7% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Montenegro improved by 24.4% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Montenegro improved by 5.4% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Montenegro improved by 1.9% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption showed no change from 2020 to 2021