Montenegro: housing

How much does property cost in Montenegro?

New dwellings in Montenegro sold for an average of EUR 2,557 per square metre in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Statistical Office of Montenegro (Monstat). Prices were highest in the coastal region (EUR 2,838) and lower in Podgorica (EUR 2,510), the northern region (EUR 2,145) and the central region (EUR 2,131).

The figures cover only new dwellings sold for the first time, based on signed contracts, not existing homes or asking prices. Monstat notes that the average falls when more subsidised solidarity housing is sold; there were no such sales in the quarter, and the market price from enterprises was EUR 2,445 per square metre.

Official sources: Monstat: prices of dwellings in new residential buildings, Q2 2026

What is Montenegro's urbanisation rate?

The latest figure from the UN Population Division, for 2025, is 65.6%. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. It is 32nd highest of 52 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 69.6%. Of 193 countries with 2025 data, 88th highest.

How many people in Montenegro live in slums?

According to UN-Habitat, the share of city dwellers living in slums in Montenegro was 8.8% in 2022. That is the lowest since at least 2006. Europe & Central Asia median: 0.3%; Montenegro is 2nd highest of 43. World rank, highest first: 98th of 170.

How many people in Montenegro have electricity?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2024, is 100.0%. That is the highest since at least 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: 100.0%; Montenegro is 1st highest of 52. Of 193 countries with 2024 data, 1st highest.

What share of people in Montenegro have safe drinking water?

85.5%: that is the share of people using safely managed drinking water in Montenegro for 2024, according to WHO and UNICEF. No year since 2006 has been higher. Europe & Central Asia median: 96.7%; Montenegro is 39th highest of 51. Worldwide: 58th of 134.

What is access to sanitation in Montenegro?

In 2024, the share of people using safely managed sanitation in Montenegro was 50.9%, according to WHO and UNICEF. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2006. It is 42nd highest of 45 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 90.2%. Worldwide: 78th of 134.

How many people in Montenegro cook with wood or charcoal?

In 2024, the share of people using clean cooking fuels in Montenegro was 73.0%, according to the WHO. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: 99.0%; Montenegro is 50th highest of 51. Worldwide: 122nd of 192.