The latest Mother tongue: Montenegrin in Montenegro was 215,299 persons in 2023. That is down 13,952 persons (-6.1%) from 2011.
215,299
persons
2023
-13,952
latest Δ
2
Observations
2011–2023
Period
Over 2011–2023, Mother tongue: Montenegrin fell from 229,251 persons to 215,299 persons (-6.1% over the period).
Full historical data
| Period | Mother tongue: Montenegrin (persons) |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 229,251 |
| 2023 | 215,299 |
Source & Methodology
Source: MONSTAT (Statistical Office of Montenegro)
Indicator code: population.census.by_mother_tongue.montenegrin
Last updated: 2026-06-06 · Update frequency: decennial
Verification: Verified official statistics, validated on ingest.