How many people live in Tivat?

The 2023 census counted 16,338 residents in Tivat, of whom 3,206 (19.6%) held only a foreign citizenship.

How many tourists visit Tivat?

In 2025 MONSTAT recorded 166,819 tourist arrivals in Tivat, about 10.2 per resident; 96.2% of them were foreign visitors.

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

There is no official figure for Tivat 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 Tivat?

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.

Tivat city guide: residents, tourists and property prices

Tivat had 16,338 residents at the 2023 census, and 19.6% of them held only a foreign citizenship. In 2025 it recorded 166,819 tourist arrivals, about 10.2 per resident. New flats in the coastal region, which includes Tivat, sold for €2,838 per m² on average in Q2 2026, according to preliminary MONSTAT data; there is no official figure for Tivat alone.

Tivat in figures

Residents (2023 census)	16,338
Residents with only a foreign citizenship	3,206 (19.6%)
Tourist arrivals (2025)	166,819
Of which foreign visitors	96.2%
Tourist arrivals per resident	10.2
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 Tivat

Tivat has the international airport on the coast and the Porto Montenegro marina, so its demand comes from both tourism and yachting. It has the smallest population of the seven towns.

Almost one in five residents holds only a foreign citizenship, the second-highest share after Budva among these towns. The Kamenari–Lepetane ferry links Tivat with Herceg Novi across the bay, and in 2026 Tivat has 2 Blue Flag beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

How many people live in Tivat?: The 2023 census counted 16,338 residents in Tivat, of whom 3,206 (19.6%) held only a foreign citizenship.
How many tourists visit Tivat?: In 2025 MONSTAT recorded 166,819 tourist arrivals in Tivat, about 10.2 per resident; 96.2% of them were foreign visitors.
What does a square metre of a new flat cost in Tivat?: There is no official figure for Tivat 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 Tivat?: 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.