Serbia: Population growth (annual %)
In , Serbia's Population growth (annual %) was -0.56.
That's up 10.5% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Serbia ranks #205 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #52 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- -0.30
- Trough
- -2.52
- 1-year change
- +10.5%
- 5-year change
- -3.6%
- 10-year change
- -14.3%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -0.5558 | |
| -0.6211 | |
| -2.5171 | |
| -0.9437 | |
| -0.6661 | |
| -0.5366 | |
| -0.5464 | |
| -0.5322 | |
| -0.5237 | |
| -0.5118 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Serbia's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Serbia's Population growth (annual %) was -0.56, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Serbia's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Serbia's Population growth (annual %) rose 10.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Serbia rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Serbia ranked #205 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Serbia's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Serbia is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #52 of 58.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.