Persons outside the labour force by citizenship in Montenegro

Montenegro: Persons outside the labour force by citizenship was 203.2 Thousand persons in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
203.2 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 11.2%
World rank
42nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
225.8 Thousand persons
in 2011
All-time low
182.7 Thousand persons
in 2019
Years of data
10
2011–2020

Persons outside the labour force by citizenship in Montenegro, 2011–2020

0501001502002502011201520202011: 225.8 Thousand persons2012: 218.5 Thousand persons2013: 219.3 Thousand persons2014: 206.1 Thousand persons2015: 200 Thousand persons2016: 196.2 Thousand persons2017: 195.7 Thousand persons2018: 189.4 Thousand persons2019: 182.7 Thousand persons2020: 203.2 Thousand persons

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for persons outside the labour force by citizenship in Montenegro is 203.2 Thousand persons, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 11.2% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force by citizenship in Montenegro peaked at 225.8 Thousand persons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 182.7 Thousand persons, in 2019.

That places Montenegro 42nd out of 45 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Persons outside the labour force by citizenship in Montenegro, year by year

Annual values for Persons outside the labour force by citizenship in Montenegro, 2011 to 2020.
Year Thousand persons Change
2011 225.8 Thousand persons —
2012 218.5 Thousand persons -3.2%
2013 219.3 Thousand persons +0.4%
2014 206.1 Thousand persons -6.0%
2015 200 Thousand persons -3.0%
2016 196.2 Thousand persons -1.9%
2017 195.7 Thousand persons -0.3%
2018 189.4 Thousand persons -3.2%
2019 182.7 Thousand persons -3.5%
2020 203.2 Thousand persons +11.2%

Montenegro compared with similar countries

  • Montenegro's 203.2 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,718 Thousand persons, 12% of the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 203.74 Thousand persons 182.7 Thousand persons 225.8 Thousand persons 9
2020s 203.2 Thousand persons 203.2 Thousand persons 203.2 Thousand persons 1

Countries ranked near Montenegro

  1. 39 Estonia 262.3 Thousand persons compare
  2. 39 Estonia 262.3 Thousand persons compare
  3. 41 Cyprus 204.8 Thousand persons compare
  4. 43 Luxembourg 170.3 Thousand persons compare
  5. 44 Malta 120.3 Thousand persons compare
  6. 45 Iceland 53.7 Thousand persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons outside the labour force by citizenship in Montenegro?
Persons outside the labour force by citizenship in Montenegro was 203.2 Thousand persons in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons outside the labour force by citizenship recorded in Montenegro?
The highest recorded value was 225.8 Thousand persons in 2011.
What is the lowest persons outside the labour force by citizenship recorded in Montenegro?
The lowest recorded value was 182.7 Thousand persons in 2019.
How does Montenegro rank for persons outside the labour force by citizenship?
Montenegro ranks 42nd out of 45 countries with data for 2020.
Is persons outside the labour force by citizenship rising or falling in Montenegro?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Montenegro data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons outside the labour force by citizenship. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons outside the labour force by citizenship
Unit
Thousand persons
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
47 places, 1,284 data points, 1995–2025
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