First-level divisions of Montenegro: population and official figures
Montenegro is divided into 21 first-level divisions. The largest by population is Podgorica with 180,263 people (30.8% of the total); the smallest is Savnik with 1,535.
Who governs Montenegro's first-level divisions?
Statistical regions (3: Coastal, Central, Northern): None. Planning and statistics only.
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All 21 first-level divisions, largest first
| # | First-level division | Population | Year | Growth (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podgorica | 180,263 | 2024 | – |
| 2 | Niksic | 65,381 | 2024 | – |
| 3 | Bar | 46,000 | 2024 | – |
| 4 | Bijelo Polje | 38,501 | 2024 | – |
| 5 | Herceg Novi | 30,683 | 2024 | – |
| 6 | Budva | 27,640 | 2024 | – |
| 7 | Berane | 24,603 | 2024 | – |
| 8 | Pljevlja | 23,800 | 2024 | – |
| 9 | Rozaj | 23,173 | 2024 | – |
| 10 | Kotor | 22,695 | 2024 | – |
| 11 | Ulcinj | 20,509 | 2024 | – |
| 12 | Danilovgrad | 18,650 | 2024 | – |
| 13 | Tivat | 16,432 | 2024 | – |
| 14 | Cetinje | 14,399 | 2024 | – |
| 15 | Plav | 9,034 | 2024 | – |
| 16 | Kolasin | 6,656 | 2024 | – |
| 17 | Mojkovac | 6,633 | 2024 | – |
| 18 | Andrijevica | 3,870 | 2024 | – |
| 19 | Zabljak | 2,937 | 2024 | – |
| 20 | Pluzine | 2,143 | 2024 | – |
| 21 | Savnik | 1,535 | 2024 | – |
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Sources
- Statistical Office of Montenegro (MONSTAT): Statistical Yearbook 2025, chapter 28: Review by municipalities, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 93f5a70616aa…)
- Statistical Office of Montenegro (MONSTAT): Census 2023, table 3: population aged 15 and over by economic activity and municipality, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a84e85ea027e…)
- Statistical Office of Montenegro (MONSTAT): Census 2023, table 3: population aged 15 and over by highest completed school and municipality, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 aa31489a84ac…)
- Ministry of Finance of Montenegro: Revenues, expenditures and outstanding obligations of local self-government units at 31 December 2025, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 814d60704f75…)
- State Election Commission of Montenegro (DIK): Final results of the 11 June 2023 election of members of the Parliament of Montenegro, by polling station, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b87c86c31e35…)
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