Main article: Economy of Montenegro
Montenegro are among the poorest European countries. This country had GDP per capita in purchasing power parity U.S. $ 3,800 (2005, CIA - The World Factbook), and so was the second poorest country in Europe. He is a member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. 18.1.2007 country entered the World Bank and the IMF. In addition, seeking a Stabilization and Association Agreement with the European Union, and in the longer term aims for full membership. This is unrealistic in the near future, mainly due to very poor performance of the economy, high unemployment and high rates of corruption, even at the highest úřednických posts. After the dissolution of free political union between Serbia and Montenegro, the country recorded a relatively high annual GDP growth (for the year 2007 according to CIA - The World Factbook 7.5%), and thus the economic situation had improved and stabilized. This, however, not without the necessary reforms, particularly in government, rampant corruption, suppression and reduction of high public debt. The country has great economic potential in tourism and in mining and processing mineral resources, especially aluminum, which is a dominant industry.