Budva Population 2026
Budva has a population of 18,000, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇲🇪 Montenegro, located in Budva. Roughly 2.9% of Montenegro's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Podgorica, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,000
Rank in Montenegro
#5
Coordinates
42.29°N, 18.84°E
~4 m elevation · Europe/Podgorica
Distance to capital (Podgorica)
39 km
24 miles, straight line
Cities near Budva
- Cetinje15,137 people · ~13 km away
- Bar17,727 people · ~30 km away
- Herceg Novi19,536 people · ~31 km away
- Podgorica236,852 people · ~39 km away
- Nikšić58,212 people · ~55 km away
- Bijelo Polje15,400 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Budva?
Budva has a population of 18,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Montenegro.
What region is Budva in?
Budva is located in Budva, Montenegro.
Is Budva the capital of Montenegro?
No, the capital of Montenegro is Podgorica, about 39 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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