Montenegro
Europe · Southeast Europe
Tiny Adriatic state with EU candidate status, rising fast among nomads.
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At a Glance
📈Montenegro's Human Development Index
0.844
Very High human development#49 of 191 countries worldwide, #33 of 44 in Europe.
Higher than 75% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Montenegro
Montenegro is a small Adriatic country that compresses mountains, medieval walled towns, Orthodox monasteries, and a beautiful coastline into an area small enough to explore in a single trip. The Bay of Kotor is one of the most dramatic natural harbours in Europe, and the interior highlands give the country a rugged quality that distinguishes it from its coastal neighbours. It suits travellers who want both sea and mountain in a single compact destination.
- Name literally translates to 'Black Mountain'.
- One of the newest countries in the world, independent only since 2006.
- Coastline per capita is among the highest of any European country.
Quick Facts
Capital
Podgorica
Language
Montenegrin
Currency
€ EUR
Area
13,450 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
137Mbps
Mobile
93Mbps
Digital Nomad Visa
Min. Income
€1,800/mo
Duration
24 months
Renewable
Yes
Application Fee
~€67
~$74
GDP / Capita
$15K
PPP / Capita
$35K
Inflation
3.9%
Unemployment
13.6%
Innovation (GII)
29.8
GNI / Capita
$14K
FDI Inflows
7.3%
Cost of Living
42.7
Price Level Index
54th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 2003
0.749 → 0.844 (+0.095)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 20 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Montenegro's Human Development Index?
Montenegro's Human Development Index is 0.844 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #49 of 191 countries.
Is Montenegro safe?
Montenegro scores 1.67 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #30 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
How expensive is Montenegro?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Montenegro at 42.7 (New York = 100); that is #79 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Montenegro?
Life expectancy at birth in Montenegro is 77.9 yrs (World Bank), ranked #59 of 195 countries.