Serbia
Country statistics · 1990–present
Serbia at a Glance
Serbia is home to 6.6 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing significant natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $21,879, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 76.0 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 6.6 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 9.2 and a death rate of 14.9 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -5.7 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -37,543 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Serbia is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $139 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $21,879 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.5% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 8.5% (2029 IMF projection), indicating elevated unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 76.0 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $984 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.3% (2022), reflecting near-universal literacy. 87.7% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 75.0% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.