Macro-economic and social benchmarks
GDP
(current US$)
2021
GDP Per Capita
(current US$)
2021
GDP Growth
(annual %)
2021
Unemployment
(% of population)
2021
GNI Per Capita, Atlas Method
(current USD)
2021
Capital
Podgorica
Surface area
13,812 km2
Population 2021
620,173
Density 2020
46 inhabitants /km²
Political system
Parliamentary republic
Head of state Since 20 May 2018
Milo Djukanovic
Focus: Association / Civil Society
Constitution of Montenegro 2007
https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/fr/legislation/details/6920
Article 52. Freedom of assembly
The freedom of peaceful assembly, without approval, with prior notification of the
competent authority shall be guaranteed.
The freedom of assembly may be temporarily restricted by the decision of the
competent authority in order to prevent disorder or execution of a criminal offence,
threat to health, morality or security of people and property, in accordance with the law.
Article 53. Freedom of association
The freedom of political, trade union and other association and action, without approval,
by the registration with the competent authority, shall be guaranteed.
No one shall be forced to become a member of an association.
The state supports political and other associations, when there is a public interest to do
so.
Law of August 29, 1996 on associations. (Text no. 497)
http://ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_lang=fr&p_isn=45111
UN: Accession 06/28/2006
ICESCR Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Ratification-Adhesion : 2006
ICCPR International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Ratification-Accession: 2006
Convention on the Rights of the Child: Ratification/Accession: 2006
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families: Signature: 2006, Ratification/Accession: None
UNESCO : Member : 1/03/2007 Conventions signed and/or ratified from 2006 to 2009
CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women: Succession: 23/10/2006
EU member country: NO – Application for membership 15/12/2008. Official candidate since December 2010. Negotiations opened in 2012.
Currency: Euros since 06/2006 Member of the euro zone: NO
Schengen area: NO, but visa exemption for Montenegrin nationals within the Schengen area for short stays (2009).
European Convention on Human Rights: Signature: 03/04/2003 Ratification: 03/03/2004 Entry into force: 06/06/2006
The country in the world through international indices
Population Growth
(annual %)
2021
Fertility Rate
(births per woman)
2020
Ratio of Poor Population to National Poverty Line
(% of population)
2019
Youth Literacy Rate
(% of young people aged 15-24)
2018
Net Enrollment Rate
(% population)
2016
Internet Users
(% of population)
2020
Access to Electricity
(% of population)
2020
Intentional Homicides
(per 100,000 people)
2020
Happiness Index /10
2020
Press Freedom Index /10
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GINI Index /100
2018
Democracy Index /10
2021
Corruption Perceptions Index /100
Transparency International
2021
ITUC Global Rights Index /5
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HDI
2022