🇷🇸 Serbia
With 6,549,143 inhabitants (2025), Serbia ranks 108 out of 213 in the population ranking (Europe). GDP per capita – Serbia: $15,262 /inh. (2025), ranking 84 out of 211. Economic growth is 2 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 7.1 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.9 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Serbia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Serbia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Tobacco use among women (164/165), Tobacco use (162/165), Absence of corruption in the judiciary (159/173).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Serbia has $15,262 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Serbia has 7.1 %, above the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Serbia has 3.9 %, above the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Serbia has 2 %, above the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $7,432 /inh. | 2021 | 69 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $33,910 /inh. | 2025 | 75 of 201 |
| GDP | $100B | 2025 | 77 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $222.1B | 2025 | 78 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $15,262 /inh. | 2025 | 84 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $13,480 /inh. | 2025 | 85 of 205 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.6 % | 2025 | 100 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 1.7 % | 2021 | 103 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 2 % | 2025 | 144 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 103.98 LCU/$ | 2025 | 66 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 53 % | 2024 | 95 of 164 |
| Real interest rate | -0.2 % | 2010 | 125 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 4.8 % | 2010 | 126 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.9 % | 2025 | 127 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 4.5 % | 2025 | 137 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 27.1 % | 2025 | 27 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 18 % | 2025 | 83 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 54.9 % | 2025 | 106 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 27 % | 2025 | 107 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 59.1 % | 2025 | 109 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 54.9 % | 2025 | 113 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 7.1 % | 2025 | 126 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 20.9 % | 2025 | 141 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade openness | 112.9 % | 2025 | 50 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 54.3 % | 2025 | 52 of 192 |
| Services exports | $17.2B | 2025 | 59 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 58.6 % | 2025 | 62 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $37.3B | 2025 | 65 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 4.5 % | 2007 | 110 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -4.9 % | 2025 | 141 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 6.6 % | 2025 | 51 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $3.9B | 2025 | 54 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3.9 % | 2025 | 55 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $1.4B | 2020 | 67 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0.7 % | 2023 | 102 of 160 |
| International tourist arrivals | 446,000 arr. | 2020 | 134 of 202 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax revenue | 23.9 % | 2022 | 22 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 35.5 % | 2022 | 33 of 160 |
| Military spending | 2.8 % | 2025 | 41 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.9 % | 2024 | 43 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 18.5 % | 2025 | 73 of 187 |
| Budget balance | -3.1 % | 2022 | 93 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 17.6 % | 2022 | 111 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 6.2 months | 2025 | 47 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $34.2B | 2025 | 56 of 180 |
| External debt | 62.2 % | 2024 | 86 of 121 |
| Stock market capitalization | 7.9 % | 2011 | 88 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 35.4 % | 2025 | 105 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12.7 % | 2024 | 71 of 201 |
| Services | 59.7 % | 2025 | 89 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 23.4 % | 2025 | 91 of 185 |
| Household final consumption | 62.4 % | 2025 | 98 of 189 |
| Gross savings | 19 % | 2025 | 108 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 22.3 % | 2025 | 112 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3.3 % | 2025 | 128 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 23.1 % | 2025 | 14 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 52.6 % | 2025 | 16 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 43.9 yrs | 2023 | 24 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106.9 per 100 girls | 2024 | 29 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 99.9 % | 2019 | 49 of 178 |
| Adults with an official ID | 95.9 % | 2024 | 63 of 145 |
| Age dependency ratio | 59.5 per 100 | 2025 | 76 of 213 |
| Population | 6,549,143 inhab. | 2025 | 108 of 213 |
| Urban population | 62.6 % | 2025 | 116 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 62.7 % | 2025 | 138 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 14.3 % | 2025 | 190 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 90.1 per 100 women | 2025 | 198 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 47.4 % | 2025 | 198 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate | 14.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 3 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 5.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 43 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 7.5 per 100,000 | 2019 | 43 of 188 |
| Infant mortality | 4.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 44 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 66 yrs | 2023 | 66 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 73.7 yrs | 2024 | 88 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 15.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 92 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 10.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 94 of 183 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 76 yrs | 2024 | 98 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 78.4 yrs | 2024 | 105 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 5.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 114 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 1.64 children/woman | 2024 | 128 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 9.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 166 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.57 % | 2025 | 199 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Hospital beds | 5.8 per 1,000 | 2022 | 18 of 190 |
| Nurses and midwives | 6.69 per 1,000 | 2022 | 47 of 196 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 9 per 100,000 | 2024 | 54 of 206 |
| Physicians | 3.1 per 1,000 | 2022 | 58 of 193 |
| Health expenditure | 8 % | 2023 | 60 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 97.9 % | 2024 | 73 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0.1 % | 2024 | 99 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 32.1 % | 2023 | 115 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 95.4 % | 2024 | 127 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 84 % | 2024 | 129 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of men | 84.6 kg | 2013 | 5 of 48 |
| Average height of women | 167.7 cm | 2014 | 5 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 180.6 cm | 2014 | 8 of 198 |
| Average weight of women | 70 kg | 2013 | 16 of 48 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 11.2 L/person | 2024 | 23 of 202 |
| Obesity among adult women | 18.2 % | 2024 | 59 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 66 of 190 |
| Adult obesity | 21.8 % | 2024 | 92 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 118 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among men | 39.2 % | 2024 | 127 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 10.5 % | 2024 | 134 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 25.6 % | 2024 | 141 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 39.7 % | 2024 | 162 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 40.2 % | 2024 | 164 of 165 |
Origins, languages and religions 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 91.5 % | 2020 | 29 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 28.7 % | 2022 | 61 of 80 |
| Importance of religion in life | 67 % | 2022 | 66 of 114 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.57 | 2003 | 68 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 10.6 % | 2024 | 78 of 212 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 20.1 % | 2022 | 81 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 4.4 % | 2020 | 93 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 4 % | 2020 | 100 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 117 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0 % | 2020 | 179 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 32.8 | 2023 | 57 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 1.1 % | 2023 | 69 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 6.9 % | 2023 | 95 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 24.7 % | 2023 | 120 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 8 countries | 2026 | 6 of 223 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 44.2 ° | 2026 | 39 of 232 |
| Length of land borders | 2,322 km | 2026 | 81 of 230 |
| Land area | 87,589 km² | 2024 | 111 of 212 |
| Total area | 88,490 km² | 2024 | 113 of 212 |
| Population density | 75.2 inh./km² | 2024 | 129 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 35 m | 2026 | 34 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 442 m | 2026 | 82 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,169 m | 2026 | 114 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 1,261 m³/inh. | 2022 | 118 of 181 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 29 % | 2024 | 31 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 39.2 % | 2024 | 81 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 38.1 % | 2024 | 100 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 14 % | 2025 | 130 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.28 | 2025 | 94 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.22 | 2025 | 108 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.21 | 2025 | 109 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.3 | 2025 | 116 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.49 | 2025 | 121 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.53 | 2025 | 124 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.21 | 2025 | 129 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.49 | 2025 | 53 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.84 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.81 | 2025 | 70 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.81 | 2025 | 82 of 174 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.6 | 2025 | 92 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.73 | 2025 | 92 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.55 | 2025 | 109 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.58 | 2025 | 111 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.42 | 2025 | 130 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.06 | 2025 | 89 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 35 pts | 2024 | 105 of 179 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.03 | 2025 | 106 of 203 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.37 | 2025 | 114 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.42 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.32 | 2025 | 120 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.41 | 2025 | 126 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.32 | 2025 | 139 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.79 | 2025 | 140 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.6 | 2025 | 142 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.7 | 2025 | 159 of 173 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 37.2 % | 2025 | 40 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 32 % | 2025 | 49 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,945 | 2025 | 141 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 42 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 47 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 81.9 /100 | 2025 | 49 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 57 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 75 /100 | 2025 | 59 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 11.6 pts | 2025 | 37 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with a medical diagnosis | 2025 | 24 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Covered for only one of the two groups | 2025 | 8 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 61 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmet need for contraception | 8.8 % | 2019 | 23 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.9 % | 2019 | 25 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 11 per 100,000 | 2023 | 47 of 192 |
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 10 wks | 2026 | 52 of 61 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 13.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 75 of 213 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 21.3 % | 2019 | 148 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Trade union membership rate | 33.3 % | 2010 | 17 of 137 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 55 % | 2010 | 21 of 99 |
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 8.6 % | 2022 | 26 of 64 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 64 yrs | 2026 | 28 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,368 | 2025 | 36 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $696 | 2025 | 45 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.4 /10 | 2024 | 78 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 65.4 % | 2022 | 83 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 5.5 % | 2019 | 29 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 3 yrs | 2026 | 143 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 8 yrs | 2025 | 154 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Serbia?
Serbia has about 6,549,143 inhabitants (2025), ranking 108 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Serbia?
GDP per capita is $15,262 /inh. (2025): Serbia ranks 84 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Serbia?
Annual inflation is 3.9 % (2025); Serbia ranks 127 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Serbia?
The unemployment rate is 7.1 % (2025); Serbia ranks 126 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Serbia stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Serbia has $15,262 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Serbia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.