Rank #164 by World Population
🇷🇸Serbia
Serbia has a population of 6,623,183, ranking #164 in the world. The capital is Belgrade. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: Upper middle income
6,623,183
Population
#164
World Rank
76.1
Life Expectancy
$12,282
GDP Per Capita
Serbia, #164 by world population
Serbia Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Serbia had a population of 6,638,992 in 1960 and 6,586,476 in 2024, a -0.8% growth over 64 years. The peak was 7,897,937 in 1990. Average annual growth rate: -0.01%.
6,586,476
Population (2024)
6,638,992
Population (1960)
7,897,937
Peak (1990)
-0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,638,992 |
| 1961 | 6,689,077 |
| 1962 | 6,740,264 |
| 1963 | 6,787,950 |
| 1964 | 6,832,855 |
| 1965 | 6,876,624 |
| 1966 | 6,927,969 |
| 1967 | 6,966,522 |
| 1968 | 7,007,586 |
| 1969 | 7,123,249 |
| 1970 | 7,164,993 |
| 1971 | 7,211,716 |
| 1972 | 7,252,012 |
| 1973 | 7,283,902 |
| 1974 | 7,326,043 |
| 1975 | 7,368,717 |
| 1976 | 7,418,973 |
| 1977 | 7,462,783 |
| 1978 | 7,504,017 |
| 1979 | 7,541,997 |
| 1980 | 7,709,544 |
| 1981 | 7,736,787 |
| 1982 | 7,763,335 |
| 1983 | 7,788,100 |
| 1984 | 7,813,549 |
| 1985 | 7,835,902 |
| 1986 | 7,853,824 |
| 1987 | 7,868,027 |
| 1988 | 7,884,218 |
| 1989 | 7,893,787 |
| 1990 | 7,897,937 |
| 1991 | 7,595,636 |
| 1992 | 7,604,063 |
| 1993 | 7,614,328 |
| 1994 | 7,622,711 |
| 1995 | 7,628,264 |
| 1996 | 7,622,185 |
| 1997 | 7,598,538 |
| 1998 | 7,567,745 |
| 1999 | 7,540,401 |
| 2000 | 7,516,346 |
| 2001 | 7,503,433 |
| 2002 | 7,500,031 |
| 2003 | 7,480,591 |
| 2004 | 7,463,157 |
| 2005 | 7,440,769 |
| 2006 | 7,411,569 |
| 2007 | 7,381,579 |
| 2008 | 7,350,222 |
| 2009 | 7,320,807 |
| 2010 | 7,291,436 |
| 2011 | 7,236,519 |
| 2012 | 7,201,497 |
| 2013 | 7,166,553 |
| 2014 | 7,131,787 |
| 2015 | 7,095,383 |
| 2016 | 7,058,322 |
| 2017 | 7,020,858 |
| 2018 | 6,982,604 |
| 2019 | 6,945,235 |
| 2020 | 6,899,126 |
| 2021 | 6,834,326 |
| 2022 | 6,664,449 |
| 2023 | 6,623,183 |
| 2024 | 6,586,476 |
Demographics
| Population | 6,623,183 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.62% |
| Urban Population | 62.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.62 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 76.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 4.5 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$12,282
GDP Per Capita
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
32.8
Gini Index (inequality)
114.5%
Trade (% of GDP)
446,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
8.0%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.10
Physicians per 1,000
3.4%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
4.5
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
83.5%
Internet Users
125
Mobile Subs per 100
78.8
People per km2
4,348
Net Migration
Environment
32.4%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
Serbia in global context
Serbia is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia has a population of 6,623,183, ranking #164 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.62%.
Life expectancy in Serbia is 76.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 4.5 per 1,000 live births.
Serbia's GDP per capita is $12,282. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
62.1% of Serbia's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 78.8 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Serbia is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.