Trend of Annual Unemployment Rate of Montenegro

Updated on May 15, 2026.

According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Montenegro was 13.57% in 2026, a difference of +0.36 points compared to 2025; and the total labor force of Montenegro in 2026 was 292,258. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 12.99% and 14.24% respectively in 2026.

The chart and table below shows the trend of the total, male, and female unemployment rates of Montenegro for 1992-2026.

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The World Bank defines unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment".

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Data Source: World Bank.

Trend of Annual Unemployment Rate of Montenegro (%)

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Trend of Annual Unemployment Rate of Montenegro

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Year	Total Unempl.(%)	Male Unempl.(%)	Female Unempl.(%)
1991	30.12	25.98	35.28
1992	30.18	26.03	35.35
1993	30.24	26.08	35.42
1994	30.23	26.07	35.4
1995	30.2	26.03	35.36
1996	30.17	26.01	35.32
1997	30.22	26.04	35.36
1998	30.21	26.02	35.34
1999	30.47	26.24	35.63
2000	30.45	26.2	35.58
2001	30.54	26.27	35.67
2002	30.36	26.1	35.44
2003	30.39	26.12	35.47
2004	30.34	26.07	35.41
2005	30.31	26.05	35.38
2006	24.82	22.05	28.11
2007	19.4	18.12	20.92
2008	17.15	16.19	18.3
2009	19.09	18.01	20.39
2010	19.65	18.77	20.71
2011	19.76	19.5	20.08
2012	19.81	19.34	20.37
2013	19.59	20.13	18.94
2014	18.05	17.89	18.24
2015	17.56	17.77	17.31
2016	17.73	18.26	17.11
2017	16.08	15.37	16.94
2018	15.19	15.25	15.12
2019	15.13	14.67	15.69
2020	17.88	17.47	18.37
2021	16.54	17.12	15.85
2022	14.85	16.4	13.04
2023	13.15	12.27	14.15
2024	13.21	12.33	14.22
2025	13.57	12.99	14.24