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Montenegro Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

57.97% −0.27pp (-0.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #117 Global Peak 58.56% (2023) Source World Bank

Montenegro Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Montenegro's labor force participation stood at 57.97% in 2025, a decline of +0.27pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.41% by 2026. Montenegro ranked 117th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 66.91% - -
2027* trend 64.66% - -
2026* trend 62.41% - -
2025 57.97% −0.27pp #117
2024 58.23% −0.33pp #116
2023 58.56% +3.08pp #115
2022 55.48% +7.38pp #135
2021 48.10% −2.27pp #161
2020 50.37% −4.19pp #156
2019 54.56% +0.99pp #140
2018 53.57% +0.93pp #147
2017 52.64% −0.11pp #152
2016 52.75% +0.37pp #151
2015 52.37% +0.74pp #151
2014 51.64% +2.22pp #150
2013 49.42% −0.02pp #159
2012 49.44% +1.17pp #159
2011 48.27% +0.01pp #164
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 13.0% Real rate -5.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Montenegro matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montenegro's labor force participation?

Montenegro's labor force participation was 57.97% in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Montenegro?

Montenegro's labor force participation peaked at 58.56% in 2023.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Montenegro?

The lowest labor force participation in Montenegro was 48.10% in 2021.

How does Montenegro rank in labor force participation?

Montenegro ranks 117th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Montenegro in 2026?

Montenegro's labor force participation is projected to reach 62.41% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Montenegro in 2025?

The labor force participation of Montenegro in 2025 was 57.97%. This ranks 117th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_montenegro_labor-force-participation, title = {Montenegro Labor Force Participation}, url = {https://historysaid.com/montenegro/labor-force-participation}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }