COUNTRY PROFILESerbia
Serbia's population is 6,549,143 (2025) — the 109th-largest in the world and the 20th-largest in Europe, shrinking by about 37,333 people a year.
6,528,317
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▼ shrinking6,549,143 (World Bank, 2025) + −37,333/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
Serbia Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
6,549,143
World rank
#109
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
77.9 / km²
84,090 km² land area
GDP / capita
$15,262
#75 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 1255 people on Earth lives in Serbia
Is Serbia's Population Declining?
Yes. Serbia's population fell by 37,333 people (-0.57%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.6 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
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Serbia Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Population density2025
77.9 people / km²
84,090 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
45.4 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
76.0 years
M 73.7 · F 78.3
Average height2019
180.7 cm (male)
female 168.3 cm
Homicide rate2023
1.3 per 100,000
#61 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
19.3 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
62.6 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.6 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−13,086 people
negative in latest year
Serbia in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population6,549,143 people
#109 / 217
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GDP$100.0B
#75 / 186
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Life expectancy76 years
#100 / 217
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Average height180.7 cm (male)
#15 / 200
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Cleanest air19.34 µg/m³ PM2.5
#111 / 200
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Safest countries1.3 homicides / 100k
#61 / 196
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Most dangerous1.3 homicides / 100k
#137 / 196
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 3,104,217Female — 3,444,925
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Serbia Located?
- Capital
- Belgrade
- Currency
- Dinar (RSD)
- Language(s)
- Serbian, Hungarian, BS, ROM
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Continent
- 43 countries in Europe →
- Land area
- 84,090 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 88,361 km²
- Borders
- 9 countries
Albania
Hungary
North Macedonia
Romania
Croatia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Montenegro
KosovoSerbiaVSExplore Serbia in Every Ranking
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Serbia?
Serbia's population is 6,549,143 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #109 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Serbia?
6,549,143 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Serbia's population density?
77.9 people per km², based on a land area of 84,090 km².
What is Serbia ranked in population worldwide?
#109 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Serbia?
76.0 years on average (2024) — 73.7 for men, 78.3 for women.
What is Serbia's GDP?
$100.0B, ranking #75 of 186 economies we track — $15,262 per capita.
Is Serbia's population declining?
Yes. Serbia's population has been shrinking, falling by 37,333 people (-0.57%) between 2024 and 2025.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
data.worldbank.org →