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Montenegro Population Pyramid 1961

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1961
Population: 477,827

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-5 -1   1961  +1 +5

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Summary

Montenegro in 1961

The population of Montenegro in 1961 was 477,827. A decade earlier, in 1951, the population was 410,073; it has grown by 16.5% since.

The median age was 22.8 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 63.5 children under 15 and 11.3 people aged 65 or over. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #153 of 201 by population Ranks #55 of 201 by median age Ranks #145 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Montenegro
Population
477,827
Median age
22.8
0-14 %
36.3%
65+ %
6.5%
Child dependency
63.5
Old-age dependency
11.3
Region
EUROPE
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
533,295
Population 2100
326,015
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.74

The fertility rate of Montenegro was 1.74 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19602023 · 77.6

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 77.6 years on average (80.2 years for girls, 75.1 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
18355270
19502100
Migration to and from Montenegro
Where immigrants come from (2024)

91,271 immigrants live in Montenegro, 14.3% of the population.

Bosnia and Herzegovina31,869
Ukraine21,948
Croatia15,398
Serbia8,760
TFYR Macedonia3,302
Where emigrants live (2024)

90,673 people born in Montenegro live in other countries.

Serbia57,943
TFYR Macedonia9,302
Croatia5,539
Slovenia4,014
Bosnia and Herzegovina3,889
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Montenegro compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Montenegro 477,827 22.8
Malta 330,849 23.8
TFYR Macedonia 1,455,172 21.8
Slovenia 1,618,560 29.3
Albania 1,698,791 19.7
Frequently asked questions about Montenegro's population
How many people lived in Montenegro in 1961?
Montenegro had a population of 477,827 in 1961.
Is Montenegro's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 16.5% from 1951, with a projected population of 533,295 in 2050.
How old is the population of Montenegro?
The median age in Montenegro is 22.8 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Montenegro's population is over 65 or under 15?
6.5% of Montenegro's population is 65 or older, and 36.3% is under 15.
What shape is Montenegro's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Montenegro has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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