Population in Serbia

Records the number of inhabitants of Serbia and how it changes over time. The official figure is produced by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) and underpins a wide range of economic and social ratios, such as GDP per capita, population density and per-head rates.

Derived from population censuses and updated between census years using births, deaths and net migration. It is usually released as a headcount referenced to an annual reference date.

Demographics shape Serbia's potential growth, its labour market and the sustainability of pension and healthcare spending. Ageing and emigration shrink the working-age population and put pressure on public finances.

It is a low-frequency series, and inter-census figures are estimates that can be revised once new censuses or improved migration statistics become available, which is particularly relevant for Serbia given its high emigration.