One problem hampering the development of Žabljak as a major regional mountain tourism destination is the lack of quality road infrastructure.

The other significant road connection is through Šavnik and Nikšić, on to Risan or Podgorica.

Since 2010, with the reconstruction of the Risan-Žabljak road, the average trip from Žabljak to the Adriatic Sea is shortened to circa two hours.

The municipal parliament consists of 31 deputies elected directly for a four-year term (year 2019).

According to the last national census of 2023, the Municipality is made up of the following ethnic groups; 52,64% of Serbs and 42,43% of Montenegrins, while 6.97% of the residents were of other origin or undeclared.