Serbia Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Serbia's urban population was 62.73% in 2025, ranked 118th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Serbia's urban population stood at 62.73% in 2025, a rise of +0.35% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.73% by 2025. Serbia ranked 118th globally.
Serbia's urban population has experienced significant growth over the past 66 years, with a notable increase from 29.06% in 1960 to 62.73% in 2025, representing an all-time high. This trend is comparable to that of North Macedonia, which also reached a similar urbanization rate. The rapid growth in urban population is a characteristic shared by several countries, including Kazakhstan, which also boasts a 62.73% urban population. Despite this growth, Serbia's urban population remains below the global average, ranking 118 out of 224 countries. The steady increase in urbanization suggests that Serbia's economic development, driven by industry and services, has led to a shift of population from rural to urban areas. As Serbia continues to integrate into the global economy, it is likely that urbanization will continue, potentially driven by investments in infrastructure and the expansion of the service sector. A significant increase in rural development initiatives could, however, alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 63.35% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 63.04% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 62.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 62.73% | +0.35% | #118 |
| 2024 | 62.38% | +0.24% | #100 |
| 2023 | 62.14% | +0.24% | #101 |
| 2022 | 61.90% | +0.54% | #102 |
| 2021 | 61.36% | +0.14% | #100 |
| 2020 | 61.22% | +0.17% | #101 |
| 2019 | 61.05% | +0.21% | #100 |
| 2018 | 60.84% | +0.22% | #101 |
| 2017 | 60.62% | +0.24% | #103 |
| 2016 | 60.39% | +0.25% | #103 |
| 2015 | 60.14% | +0.26% | #102 |
| 2014 | 59.88% | +0.27% | #102 |
| 2013 | 59.61% | +0.26% | #102 |
| 2012 | 59.35% | −0.09% | #103 |
| 2011 | 59.43% | +0.08% | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's urban population was 62.73% in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Serbia's urban population peaked at 62.73% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Serbia was 29.06% in 1960.
Serbia ranks 118th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's urban population is projected to reach 62.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Serbia in 2025 was 62.73%. This ranks 118th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_urban-population,
title = {Serbia Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}