Montenegro · Europe
How many people die in Montenegro every day?
In Montenegro, about 18 people die every day, roughly one death every 81 minutes. That is about 6,500 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 156th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 76.3 years and the leading cause of death is cardiovascular disease. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
18
Deaths per year
6,500
Life expectancy
76.3 years
Population
626,485
Death rate
10.4 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Montenegro
76.3
World avg
72.8
+3.5 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Montenegro
10.4
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Montenegro by time period
| Per hour | 0.7 |
| Per day | 18 |
| Per week | 125 |
| Per month | 542 |
| Per year | 6,500 |
What people die of in Montenegro
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Montenegro in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 23.5% of all deaths, about 5.5 a day. It was followed by stroke and diabetes.
Deaths from Alzheimer's and other dementias have more than doubled since 2000, from about 114 to 299 a year.
WHO counts single causes, so heart disease and stroke appear as separate rows. Grouped together as cardiovascular disease, the category in the summary above, they are the largest killer.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 2,005 | 5.5 | 23.5% | +47% |
| 2 | Stroke | 1,832 | 5.0 | 21.5% | +15% |
| 3 | Diabetes | 417 | 1.1 | 4.9% | +159% |
| 4 | Lung cancer | 365 | 1.0 | 4.3% | +58% |
| 5 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 299 | under 1 | 3.5% | +162% |
| 6 | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis | 296 | under 1 | 3.5% | +65% |
| 7 | Kidney diseases | 220 | under 1 | 2.6% | +93% |
| 8 | Breast cancer | 166 | under 1 | 1.9% | +82% |
| 9 | Bowel (colorectal) cancer | 163 | under 1 | 1.9% | +114% |
| 10 | Hypertensive heart disease | 157 | under 1 | 1.8% | +99% |
Deaths in Montenegro since 2000
WHO estimates that about 8,519 people died in Montenegro in 2023, 53% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 5,571 deaths |
| 2010 | 5,843 deaths |
| 2019 | 6,805 deaths |
| 2023 | 8,519 deaths |
Life expectancy in Montenegro since 1950
A baby born in Montenegro in 1950 could expect to live about 58 years. By 2023 that had risen to 77.1, a gain of 19.1 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 58 years |
| 1980 | 72.2 years |
| 2000 | 73.6 years |
| 2010 | 75.7 years |
| 2019 | 76.6 years |
| 2023 | 77.1 years |
Montenegro compared with similar countries in Europe
Among the 36 countries in Europe on this site, Montenegro ranks 0th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | 18 | 76.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Cyprus | 23 | 81 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Estonia | 44 | 78.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Latvia | 79 | 75.1 | Cardiovascular disease |
| North Macedonia | 60 | 75.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Slovenia | 60 | 81.3 | Cardiovascular disease |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Montenegro every day?
In Montenegro, about 18 people die every day, or roughly one death every 81 minutes. That adds up to about 6,500 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Montenegro?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Montenegro. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put heart disease (ischaemic) first in 2023, with 23.5% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Montenegro?
Life expectancy at birth in Montenegro is 76.3 years, 3.5 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 64th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Montenegro high?
Montenegro records about 10.4 deaths per 1,000 people each year, above the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.