Serbia Population
Europe & Central Asia · 110th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
6,491,823
The population of Serbia is about 6,491,823 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 6.5 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.08% of the world's people.
Serbia is ranked 110th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.67% a year. It peaked around 1990 at 7.9 million and is projected to fall to 5.4 million by 2050. It has fewer people today than in 1960 (6.6 million). Population density is 74 people per square kilometre. 63% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
6.5 million
Yearly change
−0.67%
World rank
110th
Share of world
0.08%
Density
74/km²
Land area
87,589 km²
Life expectancy
76.0 yrs
Births per woman
1.64
GDP per capita
$15,262
GDP
$100.0B
Population of Serbia, 1960–2050
Serbia population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,638,992 | — | 76 |
| 1970 | 7,164,993 | +0.59% | 82 |
| 1980 | 7,709,544 | +2.22% | 88 |
| 1990 | 7,897,937 | +0.05% | 90 |
| 2000 | 7,516,346 | −0.32% | 86 |
| 2010 | 7,291,436 | −0.40% | 83 |
| 2020 | 6,899,126 | −0.66% | 79 |
| 2024 | 6,586,476 | −0.55% | 75 |
| 2026proj. | 6,505,514 | −0.67% | 74 |
| 2030proj. | 6,325,190 | −0.73% | 72 |
| 2040proj. | 5,845,189 | −0.79% | 67 |
| 2050proj. | 5,414,953 | −0.74% | 62 |
Serbia vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 27.3 times as many people as Serbia. Bangladesh is 18.4 times more densely populated.
Serbia population: questions and answers
What is the population of Serbia in 2026?
About 6,505,514 (6.5 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Serbia's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.67% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Serbia?
About 74 people per km², with a land area of 87,589 km².
What will the population of Serbia be in 2050?
About 5.4 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Serbia?
Belgrade.
What is the life expectancy in Serbia?
76.0 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.