[2] The population of the town and municipality of Šavnik has since been in a slow, but steady decline.

Most of the residents have been migrating to Nikšić and southern Montenegro, and Šavnik is often a synonym for a poor and deteriorating town.

The municipal parliament consists of 30 deputies elected directly for a four-year term.

The town of Šavnik is also the seat of municipality in Montenegro with fewest residents.

[3] Population of Šavnik: Ethnic groups (2003 census):