How many people live in Ulcinj?

The 2023 census counted 20,507 residents in Ulcinj, of whom 999 (4.9%) held only a foreign citizenship.

How many tourists visit Ulcinj?

In 2025 MONSTAT recorded 312,677 tourist arrivals in Ulcinj, about 15.2 per resident; 94.7% of them were foreign visitors.

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

There is no official figure for Ulcinj 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 Ulcinj?

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.

Ulcinj city guide: residents, tourists and property prices

Ulcinj had 20,507 residents at the 2023 census, and 4.9% of them held only a foreign citizenship. In 2025 it recorded 312,677 tourist arrivals, about 15.2 per resident. New flats in the coastal region, which includes Ulcinj, sold for €2,838 per m² on average in Q2 2026, according to preliminary MONSTAT data; there is no official figure for Ulcinj alone.

Ulcinj in figures

Residents (2023 census)	20,507
Residents with only a foreign citizenship	999 (4.9%)
Tourist arrivals (2025)	312,677
Of which foreign visitors	94.7%
Tourist arrivals per resident	15.2
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 Ulcinj

Ulcinj is the southernmost town on the coast, next to the border with Albania, and Albanian is widely spoken alongside Montenegrin. All 11 of its Blue Flag beaches in 2026 are on Velika plaža, a long sandy beach.

After Budva it has the most tourists per resident of the seven towns, yet the smallest share of residents with only a foreign citizenship. Summer letting demand is strong, while life outside the season is mainly local.

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Frequently asked questions

How many people live in Ulcinj?: The 2023 census counted 20,507 residents in Ulcinj, of whom 999 (4.9%) held only a foreign citizenship.
How many tourists visit Ulcinj?: In 2025 MONSTAT recorded 312,677 tourist arrivals in Ulcinj, about 15.2 per resident; 94.7% of them were foreign visitors.
What does a square metre of a new flat cost in Ulcinj?: There is no official figure for Ulcinj 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 Ulcinj?: 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.