Montenegro GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Montenegro's gdp per capita was $14,986 in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 13.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1997–2025.
Overview
Montenegro's gdp per capita stood at $14,986 in 2025, a rise of +$1,723 from 2024. The IMF projects $14,986 by 2025. Montenegro ranked 70th globally.
Montenegro’s GDP per capita has risen dramatically from 1,375.33 in 1997 to an all‑time peak of 14,985.90 in 2025, placing the country 70th globally. The trough of 1,367.90 recorded in 1999 reflects the severe post‑war contraction and regional instability that depressed output for several years, but the subsequent expansion has been sustained by tourism, services and modest foreign direct investment. Over the 29‑year span, per‑capita income grew at an average annual rate of roughly 9 percent, outpacing many neighbouring economies and drawing it close to Serbia’s 15,322.20 and Kazakhstan’s 14,722.58. The upward trajectory has been reinforced by structural reforms, EU integration efforts and a stable macro‑policy framework, although vulnerability to external shocks, especially in tourism, remains. Continued diversification and deeper integration into European markets will be crucial to maintain the positive trend and push Montenegro’s GDP per capita beyond the current peak.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $19,899 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $18,959 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $18,051 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $17,211 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $16,380 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $14,986 | - | - |
| 2025 | $14,986 | +$1,723 | #70 |
| 2024 | $13,263 | +$1,002 | #85 |
| 2023 | $12,260 | +$2,214 | #88 |
| 2022 | $10,025 | +$702 | #97 |
| 2021 | $9,317 | +$1,768 | #96 |
| 2020 | $7,539 | −$1,212 | #97 |
| 2019 | $8,749 | +$71 | #100 |
| 2018 | $8,674 | +$1,002 | #99 |
| 2017 | $7,674 | +$708 | #101 |
| 2016 | $6,968 | +$546 | #102 |
| 2015 | $6,421 | −$923 | #104 |
| 2014 | $7,342 | +$239 | #105 |
| 2013 | $7,103 | +$546 | #105 |
| 2012 | $6,552 | −$712 | #107 |
| 2011 | $7,266 | +$581 | #103 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Montenegro matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Montenegro's gdp per capita was $14,986 in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 13.0% increase from the previous year.
Montenegro's gdp per capita peaked at $14,986 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Montenegro was $1,368 in 1999.
Montenegro ranks 70th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Montenegro's gdp per capita is projected to reach $14,986 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Montenegro in 2025 was $14,986. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_montenegro_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Montenegro GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/montenegro/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}