The number of tourist arrivals in Montenegro dropped by 7.2% year-on-year to 32,268 in January 2026, following a 7.9% decline in December. Foreign tourists accounted for the majority of overnight stays in collective accommodation, representing 75.2% of all nights, while domestic tourists made up 24.8%. The largest share of tourists came from Europe (84.7%), with notable numbers from Albania (24%), Serbia (18.5%), Russia (7.2%), and Croatia (4.6%). Outside Europe, key markets included China (including Hong Kong) (4.1%), Israel (3.6%), and the USA (2.6%). By type of resort, most overnight stays were recorded in seaside resorts (51.5%), followed by mountain resorts (23%), the capital (19.8%), and other resorts (5.7%).
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Montenegro Tourist Arrivals Drop 7.2%
The number of tourist arrivals in Montenegro dropped by 7.2% year-on-year to 32,268 in January 2026, following a 7.9% decline in December. Foreign tourists accounted for the majority of overnight stays in collective accommodation, representing 75.2% of all nights, while domestic tourists made up 24.8%. The largest share of tourists came from Europe (84.7%), with notable numbers from Albania (24%), Serbia (18.5%), Russia (7.2%), and Croatia (4.6%). Outside Europe, key markets included China (including Hong Kong) (4.1%), Israel (3.6%), and the USA (2.6%). By type of resort, most overnight stays were recorded in seaside resorts (51.5%), followed by mountain resorts (23%), the capital (19.8%), and other resorts (5.7%).