How many people live in Bar?

The 2023 census counted 45,812 residents in Bar, of whom 7,534 (16.4%) held only a foreign citizenship.

How many tourists visit Bar?

In 2025 MONSTAT recorded 260,176 tourist arrivals in Bar, about 5.7 per resident; 93.2% of them were foreign visitors.

What does a square metre of a new flat cost in Bar?

There is no official figure for Bar alone. MONSTAT includes it in the coastal region, where new flats sold for €2,838 per m² on average in Q2 2026 (preliminary data). Asking prices in listings show what sellers expect locally.

Can foreigners buy property in Bar?

Yes. Foreigners can buy flats and houses on the same terms as citizens; restrictions apply to agricultural land, forest and security zones. The contract is concluded before a notary and the purchase is registered in the cadastre.

Bar city guide: residents, tourists and property prices

Bar had 45,812 residents at the 2023 census, and 16.4% of them held only a foreign citizenship. In 2025 it recorded 260,176 tourist arrivals, about 5.7 per resident. New flats in the coastal region, which includes Bar, sold for €2,838 per m² on average in Q2 2026, according to preliminary MONSTAT data; there is no official figure for Bar alone.

Bar in figures

Residents (2023 census)	45,812
Residents with only a foreign citizenship	7,534 (16.4%)
Tourist arrivals (2025)	260,176
Of which foreign visitors	93.2%
Tourist arrivals per resident	5.7
New-build price per m², Coastal region, Q2 2026	€2,838

MONSTAT publishes new-build prices for Podgorica and for the coastal, central and northern regions, not for individual towns; the coastal region covers Bar, Budva, Herceg Novi, Kotor, Tivat and Ulcinj. Prices are for new flats sold by developers, not asking prices or resale flats.

About Bar

Bar has the largest population on the coast and Montenegro's main seaport, and the railway to Podgorica and Belgrade starts here. Above the modern town stand the ruins of Stari Bar, the old town.

It has far fewer tourists per resident than the other coastal towns, so it stays a working town all year, which suits buyers who want to live by the sea rather than let. In 2026 Bar has 4 Blue Flag beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

How many people live in Bar?: The 2023 census counted 45,812 residents in Bar, of whom 7,534 (16.4%) held only a foreign citizenship.
How many tourists visit Bar?: In 2025 MONSTAT recorded 260,176 tourist arrivals in Bar, about 5.7 per resident; 93.2% of them were foreign visitors.
What does a square metre of a new flat cost in Bar?: There is no official figure for Bar alone. MONSTAT includes it in the coastal region, where new flats sold for €2,838 per m² on average in Q2 2026 (preliminary data). Asking prices in listings show what sellers expect locally.
Can foreigners buy property in Bar?: Yes. Foreigners can buy flats and houses on the same terms as citizens; restrictions apply to agricultural land, forest and security zones. The contract is concluded before a notary and the purchase is registered in the cadastre.

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Sources

Figures from MONSTAT, checked on 9 October 2026; the ratio of tourist arrivals to residents is our own calculation. Fijaka is a listings platform, and this page is not a valuation of any property.