Serbia has experienced significant demographic changes over the past several decades, characterized by a steady population decline. After peaking at around 7.6 million in the early 1990s, Serbia's population has been decreasing due to a combination of low birth rates, high mortality rates, and substantial emigration, particularly among young people seeking better economic opportunities abroad. According to recent estimates, Serbia's population in 2023 is approximately 6.6 million, not including the disputed territory of Kosovo. The country faces ongoing challenges related to aging demographics, with a growing proportion of elderly citizens and a shrinking workforce, which poses concerns for economic development and social support systems in the future.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5,956,000 | 76.9 |
| 1955 | 6,313,411 | 81.5 |
| 1960 | 6,658,968 | 86 |
| 1965 | 6,958,681 | 89.8 |
| 1970 | 7,248,285 | 93.6 |
| 1975 | 7,431,015 | 95.9 |
| 1980 | 7,587,622 | 97.9 |
| 1985 | 7,719,700 | 99.6 |
| 1990 | 7,786,398 | 100.5 |
| 1995 | 7,691,301 | 99.3 |
| 2000 | 7,604,338 | 98.2 |
| 2005 | 7,424,559 | 95.8 |
| 2010 | 7,233,391 | 93.4 |
| 2015 | 7,052,916 | 91 |
| 2020 | 6,856,660 | 88.5 |
| 2022 | 6,739,471 | 87 |
| 2023 | 6,693,375 | 86.4 |
| 2024 | 6,652,212 | 85.9 |
| 2025 | 6,612,318 | 85.3 |
| 2030 | 6,423,523 | 82.9 |
| 2035 | 6,238,163 | 80.5 |
| 2040 | 6,052,909 | 78.1 |
| 2045 | 5,870,991 | 75.8 |
| 2050 | 5,692,788 | 73.5 |
| 2055 | 5,515,498 | 71.2 |
| 2060 | 5,335,810 | 68.9 |
| 2065 | 5,153,272 | 66.5 |
| 2070 | 4,970,668 | 64.2 |
| 2075 | 4,792,408 | 61.9 |
| 2080 | 4,622,163 | 59.7 |
| 2085 | 4,461,757 | 57.6 |
| 2090 | 4,310,759 | 55.6 |
| 2095 | 4,167,998 | 53.8 |
| 2100 | 4,032,013 | 52 |
Data from US Census International Database