Serbia Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Serbia's population growth was -0.90% in 2025, ranked 205th globally. This represents a 61.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Serbia's population growth stood at -0.90% in 2025, a decline of +0.34pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.90% by 2025. Serbia ranked 205th globally.
Serbia's population growth has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with the country witnessing a decline in recent years. The latest available data from the World Bank indicates a population growth rate of -0.90%, ranking Serbia 205th globally. This rate is slightly higher than that of Nepal, which ranks 207th with a growth rate of -0.93%. In contrast, Serbia's population growth peaked in 1980 at 2.20%, while the trough was reached in 1991 with a decline of -3.90%. Mauritius, with a growth rate of -0.80%, is the closest peer country to Serbia in this regard. The rapid decline in population growth in Serbia can be attributed to a combination of demographic factors, including a low fertility rate and an aging population. To reverse this trend, Serbia would need to implement policies aimed at increasing its fertility rate and addressing the challenges associated with an aging population, such as investing in healthcare and social services.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.79% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -0.84% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.90% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.90% | −0.34pp | #205 |
| 2024 | -0.56% | +0.07pp | #13 |
| 2023 | -0.62% | +1.90pp | #13 |
| 2022 | -2.52% | −1.57pp | #5 |
| 2021 | -0.94% | −0.28pp | #18 |
| 2020 | -0.67% | −0.13pp | #19 |
| 2019 | -0.54% | +0.01pp | #20 |
| 2018 | -0.55% | −0.01pp | #19 |
| 2017 | -0.53% | −0.01pp | #21 |
| 2016 | -0.52% | −0.01pp | #21 |
| 2015 | -0.51% | −0.03pp | #18 |
| 2014 | -0.49% | +0.00pp | #17 |
| 2013 | -0.49% | −0.00pp | #20 |
| 2012 | -0.49% | +0.27pp | #19 |
| 2011 | -0.76% | −0.35pp | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's population growth was -0.90% in 2025. Ranked 205th globally. This represents a 61.5% decrease from the previous year.
Serbia's population growth peaked at 2.20% in 1980.
The lowest population growth in Serbia was -3.90% in 1991.
Serbia ranks 205th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's population growth is projected to reach -0.90% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Serbia in 2025 was -0.90%. This ranks 205th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_population-growth,
title = {Serbia Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}