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Montenegro Population Pyramid 1978

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1978
Population: 573,516

Year

-5 -1   1978  +1 +5

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Summary

Montenegro in 1978

In 1978, Montenegro had a total population of 573,516 people. That is 10.4% more than in 1968, when the population stood at 519,308.

With a median age of 26.0 years, Montenegro had a youth dependency ratio of 45.0 and an old-age dependency ratio of 12.5 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

Ranks #158 of 201 by population Ranks #46 of 201 by median age Ranks #154 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
573,516
Median age
26.0
0-14 %
28.5%
65+ %
8.0%
Child dependency
45.0
Old-age dependency
12.5
Region
EUROPE
Pyramid shape
Stationary
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 573,516 26.0
Malta 339,061 29.2
Slovenia 1,868,518 31.3
TFYR Macedonia 1,879,847 25.2
Albania 2,624,621 20.6
Frequently asked questions about Montenegro's population
What was the population of Montenegro in 1978?
In 1978, Montenegro's population was 573,516.
Is Montenegro's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 10.4% from 1968, with a projected population of 533,295 in 2050.
What is the median age in Montenegro?
Montenegro's median age is 26.0 years.
What share of Montenegro's population is over 65 or under 15?
8.0% of Montenegro's population is 65 or older, and 28.5% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Montenegro have?
Montenegro has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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