The total population in Serbia was estimated at 6.6 million people in 2025, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Serbia Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the total population of Serbia was estimated at approximately 6.58 million people. Between 1999 and 2024, the figure dropped by around 960 thousand people, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The forecast shows the total population will steadily decline by about 290 thousand people from 2024 to 2030.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Population growth (annual %) in Serbia was reported at --0.54474 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Serbia - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in Serbia was reported at 63 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Serbia - Population ages 15-64 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Serbia RS: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 5.977 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.072 % for 2016. Serbia RS: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 6.809 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.282 % in 1996 and a record low of 5.977 % in 2017. Serbia RS: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Serbia – Table RS.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Serbia was reported at 79.25 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Serbia - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Serbia Population Aged 15 & Over: Labour Force data was reported at 3,168,000.000 Person in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,180,600.000 Person for Sep 2024. Serbia Population Aged 15 & Over: Labour Force data is updated quarterly, averaging 3,185,021.500 Person from Mar 2014 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 44 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,310,100.000 Person in Sep 2017 and a record low of 3,067,100.000 Person in Jun 2020. Serbia Population Aged 15 & Over: Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Serbia – Table RS.G006: Labour Force Survey: Population and Labour Force: Quarterly.

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In 2024, the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Serbia remained nearly unchanged at around ***** percent. The labor force participation rate is the share of people aged 15 and over who are economically active (i.e. employed or actively searching for work). It is calculated by dividing the economically active population aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more key insights for the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in countries like Montenegro and Croatia.

Serbia Population Aged 15 & Over: Female: Labour Force data was reported at 1,446,200.000 Person in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,437,900.000 Person for Sep 2024. Serbia Population Aged 15 & Over: Female: Labour Force data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,437,600.000 Person from Mar 2014 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 44 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,478,900.000 Person in Sep 2017 and a record low of 1,349,153.000 Person in Mar 2014. Serbia Population Aged 15 & Over: Female: Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Serbia – Table RS.G006: Labour Force Survey: Population and Labour Force: Quarterly.

Serbia Population Aged 15 & Over: Female: Labour Force: Employed data was reported at 1,315,000.000 Person in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,319,700.000 Person for Sep 2024. Serbia Population Aged 15 & Over: Female: Labour Force: Employed data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,272,550.000 Person from Mar 2014 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 44 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,319,700.000 Person in Sep 2024 and a record low of 1,049,191.000 Person in Mar 2014. Serbia Population Aged 15 & Over: Female: Labour Force: Employed data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Serbia – Table RS.G011: Labour Force Survey: Employment: Quarterly.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Belgrade, Serbia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

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Population ages 0-14, total in Serbia was reported at 950446 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Serbia - Population, ages 0-14, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Serbia RS: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 6.667 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.773 % for 2016. Serbia RS: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 7.383 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.757 % in 1996 and a record low of 6.667 % in 2017. Serbia RS: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Serbia – Table RS.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

There were 1 560 000 Linkedin users in Serbia in December 2024, which accounted for 18.4% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (800 000).

Serbia Population Not in Labour Force: 20-24 Years data was reported at 209,200.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 218,800.000 Person for 2016. Serbia Population Not in Labour Force: 20-24 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 222,750.500 Person from Sep 2014 (Median) to 2017, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 235,933.000 Person in 2014 and a record low of 209,200.000 Person in 2017. Serbia Population Not in Labour Force: 20-24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Serbia – Table RS.G007: Labour Force Survey: Population and Labour Force: Annual.

Key information about Serbia Unemployment Rate

• Serbia Unemployment Rate dropped to 8.10% in Sep 2024, from the previously reported figure of 8.20% in Jun 2024.
• Serbia Unemployment Rate is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2014 to Sep 2024, with an average rate of 11.30%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 21.30% in Mar 2014 and a record low of 7.30% in Jun 2020.
• The data is reported by reported by Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.
• In the latest reports, Serbia Population reached 6.62 million people in Jun 2023.

Population, male in Serbia was reported at 3125122 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Serbia - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

There were 4 825 000 Facebook users in Serbia in December 2024, which accounted for 56.9% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 51.5%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (1 251 100). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where women lead by 412 600.