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Average prices of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in the second half of 2020 amounted to RSD 166 211. Dwellings’ prices in the observed period ranged from RSD 55 893 per m2 in Smederevska Palanka up to RSD 399 587 in Belgrade municipality Savski venac.
Average prices of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in 2020 amounted to RSD 166 433, presenting the increase of 1.8% relative to 2019. The lowest price was calculated in Tutin, RSD 53 234 per m 2 , and the highest in Belgrade municipality of Savski venac, RSD 397 863.
The real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2021, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 1.7%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 1.9% in the first quarter of 2021, compared to the previous quarter.
The turnover in industry-total in the Republic of Serbia, in April 2021 increased by 79.4% relative to April 2020
At the end of the school year 2019/2020 in the Republic of Serbia there were 3 265 regular primary schools, of which 1 136 main schools and 2 129 satellite classrooms. Lectures were attended by 515 572 pupils, of which 463 830 in main schools and 51 742 in satellite classrooms.
According to the data collected in the second quarter of 2021, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 28.1% at current prices, while, at constant prices, the increase amounted to 18.1% relative to the second quarter of 2020. Observed by types of constructions, value of performed works on buildings increased by 9.6%, and on civil engineering by 22.9%, at constant prices.
The real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2021, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 13.7%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2021, compared to the previous quarter.
Average prices of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in the first half of 2021 amounted to RSD 179 852. Dwellings’ prices in the observed period ranged from RSD 53 382 per m2 in Bujanovac up to RSD 373 406 in Belgrade municipality Savski venac.
According to the data collected in the third quarter of 2021, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 29.0% at current prices, while, at constant prices, the increase amounted to 15.2% relative to the third quarter of 2020. Observed by types of constructions, value of performed works on buildings increased by 7.9%, and on civil engineering by 19.6%, at constant prices.
The real GDP growth in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 7.7%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 1.6% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the previous quarter.
As of 01.01.2022 On the territory of the Republic of Serbia, during 2021, there were no administrative - territorial changes in settlements, municipalities, city municipalities and cities.
According to the data collected in the fourth quarter of 2021, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 27.1% at current prices, while, at constant prices, the increase amounted to 10.4% relative to the fourth quarter of 2020. Observed by types of constructions, value of performed works on buildings increased by 9.0%, and on civil engineering by 11.2%, at constant prices.
According to the data presented in this statistical release, in the Republic of Serbia, as of December 1st 2021 and relative to the data as of December 1st 2020, total number of cattle decreased (by 3.0%), of pigs (by 3.9%) and of goats (by 3.6%), while total number of sheep increased (by 0.6%) and of poultry (by 0.7%).
The real GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 7.0%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 1.7% in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to the previous quarter.
Average prices of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in the second half of 2021 amounted to RSD 177 740, presenting the increase of 7.1% compared to the second half of 2020. Dwellings’ prices in the observed period ranged from RSD 46 644per m2 in Bujanovac up to RSD 376 613 in Belgrade municipality Savski venac.
Average prices of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in 2021 amounted to RSD 178 742, presenting the increase of 7.6% relative to 2020. Dwellings’prices in the observed period ranged from RSD 50 032/m2 in Bujanovac up to RSD 374 921 in Belgrade municipality of Savski venac.
At the beginning of the 2021/22 school year there has been 3 219 regular primary schools in the Republic of Serbia, of which 1 135 central (main) schools and 2 084 regional school departments. A total of 507 374 students attended the classes, 457 129 in central schools and 50 245 in regional school departments.
The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in March 2022 increased by 7.7% relative to March 2021.
According to the data collected in the first quarter of 2022, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 10.3% at current prices, while, at constant prices, decrease was recorded, amounting to 5.9% relative to the first quarter of 2021. Observed by types of constructions, value of performed works on buildings decreased by 7.5%, and on civil engineering by 4.6%, at constant prices.
The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in April 2022 increased by 2.0% relative to April 2021.
The real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2022, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 4.4%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product decreased by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2022, compared to the previous quarter.
The total value of works that contractors from the Republic of Serbia performed abroad in 2021 amounted to 23 236 million RSD. The largest construction activity, observed by countries, was noted in the Russian Federation, 32.7% of the total value of works performed, then in Germany, 19.1%, Uganda, 11.7%, the Netherlands, 11.5%, and in Greece, 7.3%.
At the end of the school year 2020/2021 in the Republic of Serbia there were 3 241 regular primary schools, of which 1 136 main schools and 2 105 satellite classrooms. Lectures were attended by 508 975 pupils, of which 457 652 in main schools and 51 323 in satellite classrooms.
The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in April 2022 increased by 2.0% relative to April 2021.
During 2021, the sections: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Mining and quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Construction and Other service activities of the Republic of Serbia generated waste amounting to 69.6 million tons.
Data on expected production of wheat, raspberries and sour cherries, and areas sown with maize, sunflower and soya are presented as of 23rd May 2022. According to the estimations of crops, the production of wheat is expected to be 3 184 thous. tons in the Republic of Serbia, which is a decrease of 7.5% relative to the production output in 2021. When compared to 2021, the production of raspberries and sour cherries is expected to increase by 4.0% and 6.0%, respectively..
In 2021 in the Republic of Serbia there were 32 757 marriages, an increase of 38.8% relative to the previous year. At the same time, 26 309 concluded first marriages indicate an increase of 44.5% when compared to 2020. The number of marriages per 1 000 population amounted to 4.8. The average age at the time of marriage for grooms was 34.3 and for brides 31.1 years. In 2021 there were 9 790 divorces, by 12.7% more than in the previous year. The number of divorces per 1 000 population was 1.4. The average age for husbands at divorce was 44.7 and for wives 41.2 years.
According to the data collected in the second quarter of 2022, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 8.4% at current prices, while, at constant prices, decrease was recorded, amounting to 8.8% relative to the second quarter of 2021. Observed by types of constructions, value of performed works on buildings decreased by 10.2%, and on civil engineering by 8.0%, at constant prices.
The real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2022, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 3.9%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 1.2% in the second quarter of 2022, compared to the previous quarter.
Average price of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in the first half of 2022 amounted to RSD 200 989, presenting the increase of 11.7% relative to the first half of 2021. Prices of dwellings in the observed period ranged from RSD 53 424 per m2 in Bujanovac to RSD 418 371 in the Belgrade municipality Savski venac.
According to the data collected in the third quarter of 2022, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 2.7% at current prices, while, at constant prices, decrease was recorded, amounting to 13.5% relative to the third quarter of 2021. Value of performed works on buildings decreased by 17.7%, and on civil engineering by 11.0%, at constant prices.
The real GDP growth in the third quarter of 2022, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 1.0%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product decreased by 0.7% in the third quarter of 2022, compared to the previous quarter.
Data on expected production of wheat, raspberries and sour cherries, and areas sown with maize, sunflower and soya are presented as of 23rd May 2023. According to the estimations of crops, the production of wheat is expected to be 3755 thous. tons in the Republic of Serbia, which is a increase of 20.8% relative to the production output in 2022. When compared to 2022, the production of raspberries and sour cherries is expected to decrease by 15.0% and 11.9%, respectively..
The estimated number of population in the Republic of Serbia in 2022 was 6 664 449 (the estimates are based on the results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, and results of natural changes statistics and population internal migration). Observed by sex, 51.4% were women (3 423 627), and 48.6% were men (3 240 822).
During 2022, the sections: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Mining and quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Construction and Other service activities of the Republic of Serbia generated waste amounting to 174.7 million tons, which represents an increase of 149.4% compared to the previous year.
In 2022 in the Republic of Serbia there were 32 821 marriages, an increase of 0.2% relative to the previous year. At the same time, 26 911 concluded first marriages indicate an increase of 2.3% when compared to 2021. The number of marriages per 1 000 population amounted to 4.9. The average age at the time of marriage for grooms was 34.1 and for brides 31.1 years. In 2022, in the Republic of Serbia, there were 9 813 divorces, i.e. by 0.2% more than in the previous year. The number of divorces per 1 000 population was 1.5. The average age for husbands at divorce was 45.1 and for wives 41.5 years.
In 2022 there were 149 511 persons who changed residence, i.e. moved permanently from one to another place (settlement) in the Republic of Serbia. The average age of persons who changed residence was 35.4 years (35.7 for men and 35.1 for women).
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-June 2023 amounted to 29 203. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 29 334, noted was the decrease in live births by 131, i.e. 0.4%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-June 2023 amounted to 49 618, and if related to the same period 2022, when it was 60 346, it recorded decrease by 10 728, or 17.8%.
According to the data collected in the second quarter of 2023, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 21.1% at current prices, relative to the second quarter 2022. Observed at constant prices, total value of construction works increased by 17.9%, i.e. 13.0% on buildings, and 20.8% on civil engineering.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-July 2023 amounted to 34 485. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 34 389, noted was the increase in live births by 96, i.e. 0.3%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-July 2023 amounted to 57 328, and if related to the same period 2022, when it was 68 194, it recorded decrease by 10 866, or 15.9%.
The real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2023, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 1.7%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2023, compared to the previous quarter.
As of 01.01.2023 On the territory of the Republic of Serbia, during 2022, there were no administrative - territorial changes in settlements, municipalities, city municipalities and cities.
According to the data collected in the fourth quarter of 2022, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia decreased by 0.1% at current prices, while, at constant prices, decrease was 13.7% relative to the fourth quarter of 2021. Value of performed works on buildings decreased by 12.8%, and on civil engineering by 14.2%, at constant prices.
According to the data presented in this statistical release, in the Republic of Serbia, as of December 1st 2022 and relative to the data as of December 1st 2021, total number of cattle decreased (by 6.9%), of pigs (by 7.0%), of goats (by 1.7%) and of poultry (by 3.5%), while total number of sheep increased (by 1.5%).
The real GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 0.4%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to the previous quarter.
Average prices of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in the second half of 2022 amounted to RSD 217 968, presenting the increase of 22.9% compared to the second half of 2021. Dwellings’ prices in the observed period ranged from RSD 50 615per m2 in Bujanovac up to RSD 500 694 in Belgrade municipality Savski venac.
Average prices of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in 2022 amounted to RSD 209 958, presenting the increase of 17.6% relative to 2021. Dwellings’ prices in the observed period ranged from RSD 52 000/m2 in Bujanovac up to RSD 459 049 in Belgrade municipality of Savski venac.
At the beginning of the 2022/23 school year there has been 3 206 regular primary schools in the Republic of Serbia, of which 1 135 central (main) schools and 2 071 regional school departments. A total of 505 247 students attended the classes, 456 206 in central schools and 49 041 in regional school departments.
Average prices of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in the first half of 2023 amounted to RSD 214 017, presenting the decrease of 1.8% compared to the second half of 2022. Dwellings’ prices in the observed period ranged from RSD 52 481 per m2 in Bujanovac up to RSD 489 634 in Belgrade municipality Savski venac.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-August 2023 amounted to 40 376. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 40 244, noted was the increase in live births by 132, i.e. 0.3%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-August 2023 amounted to 64 950, and if related to the same period 2022, when it was 77 352, it recorded decrease by 12 402, or 16.0%.
In the Republic of Serbia, in 2022, published were 12 470 books and brochures, presenting the decrease of 2% relative to 2021. The greatest number of published books and brochures related to the area of linguistics, philology and literature – 45.2%, then to the area of social sciences – 23.6%. 86% of books and brochures were published in Serbian language, while editions in other languages and multilingual editions encompassed 14%.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-September 2023 amounted to 45 551. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 45 939, noted was the decrease in live births by 388, i.e. 0.8%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-September 2023 amounted to 71 881, and if related to the same period 2022, when it was 85 742, it recorded decrease by 13 861, or 16.2%.
According to the data collected in the third quarter of 2023, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 19.3% at current prices, relative to the third quarter 2022. Observed at constant prices, total value of construction works increased by 15.8%, i.e. 3.1% on buildings, and 22.3% on civil engineering.
1 694 serial publications were published in the Republic of Serbia in 2022, presenting the increase of 2% relative to 2021. Out of total number of serials published, 83.5% related to magazines, 11.8% to papers (newspapers), and 4.7% to other serial publications.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-October 2023 amounted to 50 964. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 51 401, noted was the decrease in live births by 437, i.e. 0.9%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-October 2023 amounted to 80 308, and if related to the same period 2022, when it was 94 196, it recorded decrease by 13 888, or 14.7%.
The real GDP growth in the third quarter of 2023, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 3.6%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 1.3% in the third quarter of 2023, compared to the previous quarter.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-November 2023 amounted to 56 001. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 56 807, noted was the decrease in live births by 806, i.e. 1.4%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-November 2023 amounted to 88 440, and if related to the same period 2022, when it was 102 126, it recorded decrease by 13 686, or 13.4%.
The data of the Time use survey (TUS) indicate that women in the Republic of Serbia spend on average, all days, double amount of time in doing unpaid work compared to men; however, they spend one and a half hour less than men in doing paid work.
According to the data collected in the first quarter of 2023, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 9.2% at current prices, while, at constant prices, decrease was noted, by 0.5% relative to the first quarter of 2022. Observed by typed of construction, value of performed works on civil engineering increased by 14.0%, and on buildings, it decreased by 20.0%, at constant prices.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-April 2023 amounted to 19 230. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 19 164, noted was the increase in live births by 66, i.e. 0.3%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-April 2023 amounted to 34 173, and if related to the same period 2022, when it was 44 215, it recorded decrease by 10 042, or 22.7%.
The real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 0.7%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product decreased by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the previous quarter.
The total value of works that contractors from the Republic of Serbia performed abroad in 2022 amounted to 19 950 million RSD. The largest construction activity, observed by countries, was noted in the Russian Federation, 45.3% of the total value of works performed, then in Germany, 13.7%, Uganda, 13.3%, and Romania, 5.3%.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-May 2023 amounted to 24 200. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 24 171, noted was the increase in live births by 29, i.e. 0.1%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-May 2023 amounted to 42 329, and if related to the same period 2022, when it was 52 602, it recorded decrease by 10 273, or 19.5%.
At the end of the school year 2021/2022 in the Republic of Serbia there were 3 210 regular primary schools, of which 1 135 main schools and 2 075 satellite classrooms. Lectures were attended by 505 291 pupils, of which 455 425 in main schools and 49 866 in satellite classrooms.
In 2022, in the Republic of Serbia, the number of live births amounted to 62 700 and the number of deaths to 109 203. The natural increase was -46 503 inhabitants. The number of inhabitants in the Republic of Serbia was estimated at 6 664 449 in 2022.
The first results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings (the Census) indicate that 6 690 887 inhabitants live in the Republic of Serbia. Data on 2 520 854 households and 3 628 175 dwellings were also collected through the Census.
As of 01.01.2024 On the territory of the Republic of Serbia, during 2023, there were no administrative - territorial changes in settlements, municipalities, city municipalities and cities.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-December 2023 amounted to 60 813. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 62 250, noted was the decrease in live births by 1 437, i.e. 2.3%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-December 2023 amounted to 97 098, and if related to the same period 2022, when it was 110 839, it recorded decrease by 13 741, or 12.4%.
According to the data collected in the fourth quarter of 2023, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 13.9% at current prices, relative to the fourth quarter 2022. Observed at constant prices, total value of construction works increased by 11.1%. Observed by types of construction, total value of construction works done in this quarter, relative to the same quarter last year, increased on civil engineering by 20.3%, while it decreased on buildings by 4.0%, at constant prices.
According to the data presented in this statistical release, in the Republic of Serbia, as of December 1st 2023 and relative to the data as of December 1st 2022, total number of cattle decreased (by 9.3%), of pigs (by 19.7%), of sheep (by 0.2%), and of poultry (by 3.6%).
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the month of January 2024 amounted to 5 311. Compared with the same month of the previous year, when the number of live births was 5 401, noted was the decrease in live births by 90, i.e. 1.7%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the month of January 2024 amounted to 10 264, and if related to the same month 2023, when it was 9 372, it recorded increase by 892, or 9.5%.
The real GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 3.8%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 0.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the previous quarter.
Average prices of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in the second half of 2023 amounted to RSD 207 103, presenting the decrease of 4.8% compared to the second half of 2022. Apartment prices in the observed period ranged from 48 344 dinars per m² in Bujanovac to 495 981 dinars in the Belgrade municipality Savski venac.
Average prices of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in 2023 amounted to RSD 211 103, presenting the increase of 0.7% relative to 2022. Dwellings’ prices in the observed period ranged from RSD 50 495/m2 in Bujanovac up to RSD 491 596 in Belgrade municipality of Savski venac.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period Janury-February 2024 amounted to 10 088. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 10 083, noted was the increase in live births by 5, i.e. 0.1%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-February 2024 amounted to 19 012, and if related to the same period 2023, when it was 18 037, it recorded increase by 975, or 5.4%.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period Janury-March 2024 amounted to 14 523. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 14 926, noted was the decrease in live births by 403, i.e. 2.7%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-March 2024 amounted to 26 532, and if related to the same period 2023, when it was 26 685, it recorded decrease by 153, or 0.6%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in March 2024, compared to the same month last year, increased by 11.1% at current prices and at constant prices, by 6.6%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first three months 2024 with the same period 2023, it increased by 11.7% at current prices, and by 6.5% at constant prices.
According to the data collected in the first quarter of 2024, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 22.0% at current prices, while the increase at constant prices amounted to 18.3% relative to the first quarter 2023. Observed by types of construction, total value of construction works increased on buildings by 8.3% at constant prices, and by 23.3% on civil engineering.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period Janury-April 2024 amounted to 19 372. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 19 230, noted was the increase in live births by 142, i.e. 0.7%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-April 2024 amounted to 34 436, and if related to the same period 2023, when it was 34 173, it recorded increase by 263, or 0.8%.
The real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 4.7%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in April 2024, compared to the same month last year, increased by 16.2% at current prices and at constant prices, by 11.1%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first four months 2024 with the same period 2023, it increased by 13.2% at current prices, and by 8,0% at constant prices.
Wholesale and retail trade turnover of motor vehicles and motorcycles (division 45 of the Classification of Activities 2010) in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter of previous year, increased by 17.9% at current prices and by 13.7% at constant prices. When comparing with the same period last year, the wholesale turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade (CA division 46) in the first quarter 2024 in the Republic of Serbia increased by 6.7% at current prices, and by 10.4% at constant prices. Retail trade turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade (CA division 47) in the Republic of Sebia increased by 12.2% at current prices and by 6.9% at constant prices in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of 2023.
The total value of works that contractors from the Republic of Serbia performed abroad in 2023 amounted to 21 983 million RSD. The largest construction activity, observed by countries, was noted in the Germany, 31.2% of the total value of works performed, then in the Russian Federation, 26.1%, Uganda, 10.5%, and Montenegro, 8.7%.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period Janury-May 2024 amounted to 24 114. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 24 200, noted was the decrease in live births by 86, i.e. 0.4%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-May 2024 amounted to 41 799, and if related to the same period 2023, when it was 42 329, it recorded decrease by 530, or 1.3%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in May 2024, compared to the same month last year, increased by 11.4% at current prices and at constant prices, by 6.6%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first five months 2024 with the same period 2023, it increased by 12.9% at current prices, and by 7,7% at constant prices.
Data on expected production of wheat, raspberries and sour cherries, and areas sown with maize, sunflower and soya are presented as of 23rd May 2024. According to the estimations of crops, the production of wheat is expected to be 2901 thous. tons in the Republic of Serbia, which is a decrease of 15.9% relative to the production output in 2023. When compared to 2023, the production of raspberries and sour cherries is expected to decrease by 4.7% and 5.5%, respectively..
The estimated number of population in the Republic of Serbia in 2023 was 6 623 183 (the estimates are based on the results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, and results of natural changes statistics and population internal migration). Observed by sex, 51.4% were women (3 402 267), and 48.6% were men (3 220 916).
In 2023, in the Republic of Serbia, the number of live births amounted to 61 052 and the number of deaths to 97 081. The natural increase was -36 029 inhabitants. The number of inhabitants in the Republic of Serbia was estimated at 6 623 183 in 2023.
During 2023, the sections: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Mining and quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Construction and Other service activities of the Republic of Serbia generated waste amounting to 180.2 million tons, which represents an increase of 3.2% compared to the previous year.
In 2023 in the Republic of Serbia there were 31 670 marriages, a decrease of 3.5% relative to the previous year. At the same time, 25 887 concluded first marriages indicate a decrease of 3.8% when compared to 2022. The number of marriages per 1 000 population amounted to 4.8. The average age at the time of marriage for grooms was 34.5 and for brides 31.4 years. In 2023, in the Republic of Serbia, there were 10 175 divorces, i.e. by 3.7% more than in the previous year. The number of divorces per 1 000 population was 1.5. The average age for husbands at divorce was 45.2 and for wives 41.7 years.
In 2023 there were 145 843 persons who changed residence, i.e. moved permanently from one to another place (settlement) in the Republic of Serbia. The average age of persons who changed residence was 36.1 years (36.7 for men and 35.6 for women).
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period Janury-June 2024 amounted to 28 606. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 29 203, noted was the decrease in live births by 597, i.e. 2.0%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-June 2024 amounted to 48 864, and if related to the same period 2023, when it was 49 618, it recorded decrease by 754, or 1.5%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in June 2024, compared to the same month last year, increased by 10.6% at current prices and at constant prices, by 7.2%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first six months 2024 with the same period 2023, it increased by 12.5% at current prices, and by 7,6% at constant prices.
According to the data collected in the second quarter of 2024, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 14.9% at current prices, while the increase at constant prices amounted to 10.2% relative to the second quarter 2023. Observed by types of construction, value of construction works in this quarter increased relative to the same quarter last year, on civil engineering by 16.6%, and decreased by 1.4% on buildings at constant prices.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period Janury-July 2024 amounted to 34 119. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 34 485, noted was the decrease in live births by 366, i.e. 1.1%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-July 2024 amounted to 57 882, and if related to the same period 2023, when it was 57 328, it recorded increase by 554, or 1.0%.
The real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 4.0%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 0.8% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in July 2024, compared to the same month last year, increased by 9.7% at current prices and at constant prices, by 5.7%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first seven months 2024 with the same period 2023, it increased by 12.2% at current prices, and by 7,4% at constant prices.
Wholesale and retail trade turnover of motor vehicles and motorcycles (division 45 of the Classification of Activities 2010) in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2024, compared with the same quarter of previous year, increased by 9.5% at current prices. When comparing with the same period last year, the wholesale turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade (CA division 46) in the second quarter 2024 in the Republic of Serbia increased by 8.1% at current prices. Retail trade turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade (CA division 47) in the Republic of Sebia increased by 13.1% at current prices in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of 2023. In the first six months of 2024, when compared with the same period last year, the retail trade turnover increased by 12.7% at current prices and by 7.8% at constant prices.
Average prices of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in the first half of 2024 amounted to RSD 215 481, presenting the increase of 0.8% compared to the first half of 2023. Dwellings’ prices in the observed period ranged from RSD 61 013 per m2 in Bujanovac up to RSD 520 616 in Belgrade municipality Savski venac.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period Janury-August 2024 amounted to 39 467. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 40 376, noted was the decrease in live births by 909 i.e. 2.3%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-August 2024 amounted to 65 736, and if related to the same period 2023, when it was 64 950, it recorded increase by 786, or 1.2%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in August 2024, compared to the same month last year, increased by 8.2% at current prices and at constant prices, by 5.3%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first eight months 2024 with the same period 2023, it increased by 11.6% at current prices, and by 7,1% at constant prices.
In the Republic of Serbia, in 2023, published were 12 471 books and brochures, which represents an almost identical number of editions as in the previous year, or an increase of 1 title compared to the year 2022. The greatest number of published books and brochures related to the area of linguistics, philology and literature – 40.2%, then to the area of social sciences – 30.7%. 82.5% of books and brochures were published in Serbian language, while editions in other languages and multilingual editions encompassed 17.5%.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period Janury-September 2024 amounted to 44 553. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 45 551, noted was the decrease in live births by 998 i.e. 2.2%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-September 2024 amounted to 73 278, and if related to the same period 2023, when it was 71 881, it recorded increase by 1 397, or 1.9%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in September 2024, compared to the same month last year, increased by 4.7% at current prices and at constant prices, by 3.1%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first nine months 2024 with the same period 2023, it increased by 10.8% at current prices, and by 6,7% at constant prices.
According to the data collected in the third quarter of 2024, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 4.9% at current prices, while the increase at constant prices amounted to 4.0% relative to the third quarter 2023. Observed by types of construction, value of construction works in this quarter increased relative to the same quarter last year, on buildings by 15.3%, and decreased by 1.1% on civil engineering, at constant prices.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period Janury-October 2024 amounted to 50 170. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 50 964, noted was the decrease in live births by 794 i.e. 1.6%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-October 2024 amounted to 81 447, and if related to the same period 2023, when it was 80 308, it recorded increase by 1 139, or 1.4%.
In this statistical release, Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia communicates revised results of the quarterly gross domestic product calculations. The revision of the quarterly data was done in accordance with the revised annual data. The real GDP growth in the third quarter of 2024, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 3.1%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in October 2024, compared to the same month last year, increased by 5.3% at current prices and at constant prices, by 3.4%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first ten months 2024 with the same period 2023, it increased by 10.3% at current prices, and by 6,3% at constant prices.
Wholesale and retail trade turnover of motor vehicles and motorcycles (division 45 of the Classification of Activities 2010) in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2024, compared with the same quarter of previous year, increased by 7.0% at current prices. When comparing the first nine months of 2024 with the same period of 2023 the turnover increased by 11.0% at current prices and by 7.3% at constant prices. When comparing with the same period last year, the wholesale turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade (CA division 46) in the third quarter 2024 in the Republic of Serbia increased by 0.3% at current prices. In the first nine months of 2024, compared with the same period last year, wholesale trade increased by 4.9% at current prices and by 6.0% at constant prices. Retail trade turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade (CA division 47) in the Republic of Serbia increased by 7.8% at current prices in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of 2023. In the first nine months of 2024, when compared with the same period last year, the retail trade turnover increased by 10.9% at current prices and by 6.7% at constant prices.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period Janury-November 2024 amounted to 55 169. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 56 001, noted was the decrease in live births by 832 i.e. 1.5%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-November 2024 amounted to 89 486, and if related to the same period 2023, when it was 88 440, it recorded increase by 1 046, or 1.2%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in November 2024, compared to the same month last year, increased by 4.1% at current prices and at constant prices, by 1.4%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first eleven months 2024 with the same period 2023, it increased by 9.6% at current prices, and by 5,8% at constant prices.
1 747 serial publications were published in the Republic of Serbia in 2023, presenting the increase of 3% relative to 2022. Out of total number of serials published, 84.2% related to magazines, 11.7% to papers (newspapers), and 4.1% to other serial publications.
According to data from the beginning of the 2023/24 school year in the Republic of Serbia, a total of 508 751 students attended primary education: 500 514 in regular schools, 3,179 in special schools and 5,058 in adult education schools. The first cycle of regular primary education (grades 1 - 4) was attended by 250 399 students, while the second cycle (grades 5 - 8) was attended by 250 115 students. In this school year, 62 516 first-year students were enrolled in regular schools. At the end of the 2022/23 school year in the Republic of Serbia, a total of 503 918 regular students attended classes. A total of 62 683 students completed the first cycle of primary education (4th grade), while 62 685 students completed the complete primary school (8th grade).
According to data from the beginning of the 2023/24 school year in the Republic of Serbia, a total of 226,979 students attended high school education, 225,423 in regular schools, 1,556 in special schools. Almost 98% of students attend classes in public secondary schools, while slightly more than 2% of students attend private schools. At the end of the 2022/23 school year in the Republic of Serbia, a total of 234,204 students attended classes. Furthermore, 59,128 students graduated from regular high school. The largest percentage of them (58.1) completed a four-year secondary vocational school, 26.3% completed a high school, while 15.6% of secondary school graduates completed a 3-year secondary vocational school. Young people who graduated from professional schools were most interested in profiles from the field of work "electrical engineering" (12.5%), "Economy, law and administration" (11.7%), "health and social protection" (9.6%) and "machinery and metal processing" (9.2%).
As of 01.01.2025 On the territory of the Republic of Serbia, during 2024, there were no administrative - territorial changes in settlements, municipalities, city municipalities and cities.
According to data from the beginning of the 2024/2025 school year in the Republic of Serbia, a total of 510 334 students attended primary education: 500 732 in regular schools, 3,494 in schools for children with developmental disabilities and 6,108 in adult education schools. The first cycle of regular primary education (grades 1 - 4) was attended by 252 383 students, while the second cycle (grades 5 - 8) was attended by 248 349 students. In this school year, 62 327 first-year students were enrolled in regular schools. At the end of the 2023/2024 school year in the Republic of Serbia, a total of 502 127 regular students attended classes. A total of 61 452 students completed the first cycle of primary education (4th grade), while 62 718 students completed the complete primary school (8th grade).
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period Janury-December 2024 amounted to 60 311. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 60 813, noted was the decrease in live births by 502 i.e. 0.8%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-December 2024 amounted to 98 041, and if related to the same period 2023, when it was 97 098, it recorded increase by 943, or 1.0%.
According to data from the beginning of the 2024/2025 school year in the Republic of Serbia, a total of 231,171 students attended high school education, 229,648 in regular schools, 1,523 in schools for students with developmental disabilities. Almost 98% of students attend classes in public secondary schools, while slightly more than 2% of students attend private schools. At the end of the 2023/2024 school year in the Republic of Serbia, a total of 229,960 regular students attended classes. Furthermore, 57,756 students graduated from regular high school. The largest percentage of them (57.7) completed a four-year secondary vocational school, 28.2% completed a high school, while 14.1% of secondary school graduates completed a 3-year secondary vocational school. Young people who graduated from professional schools were most interested in profiles from the field of work "Electrical engineering" (12.2%), "Economy, law and administration" (11.8%), "Health and social protection" (9.8%) and "Machinery and metal processing" (8.7%).
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in November 2024, compared to the same month last year, increased by 4.1% at current prices and at constant prices, by 1.4%. Retail trade turnover in 2024, compared with 2023, increased by 9.1% at current prices, and by 5.4% at constant prices.
According to the data collected in the fourth quarter of 2024, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia decreased by 0.4% at current prices, while the decrease at constant prices amounted to 1.9% relative to the fourth quarter 2023. Observed by types of construction, value of construction works in this quarter increased relative to the same quarter last year, on buildings by 11.9%, and decreased by 8.6% on civil engineering, at constant prices.
According to the data presented in this statistical release, in the Republic of Serbia, as of December 1st 2024 and relative to the data as of December 1st 2023, total number of cattle decreased by 3.7%, while the total numbers of pigs, sheep and poultry increased by 9.7%, 2.5% and 3.5%, respectively.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the month of January 2025 amounted to 4 978. Compared with the same month of the previous year, when the number of live births was 5 311, noted was the decrease in live births by 333 i.e. 6.3%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the month of January 2025 amounted to 9 535, and if related to the same month 2024, when it was 10 264, it recorded decrease by 729, or 7.1%.
The real GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 3.3%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 1.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in January 2025, compared to the same month last year, increased by 6.7% at current prices and at constant prices, by 2.7%. Retail trade turnover in January 2025, compared with 2024 average, decreased by 9.0% at current prices, and by 10.6% at constant prices.
Wholesale and retail trade turnover of motor vehicles and motorcycles (division 45 of the Classification of Activities 2010) in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with the same quarter of previous year, increased by 7.4% at current prices. When comparing 2024 with the previous year, the turnover increased by 10.0% at current prices and by 6.7% at constant prices. When comparing with the same period last year, the wholesale turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade (CA division 46) in the fourth quarter 2024 in the Republic of Serbia increased by 1.0% at current prices. In 2024, compared with the previous year, wholesale trade increased by 3.8% at current prices and by 4.1% at constant prices. Retail trade turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade (CA division 47) in the Republic of Serbia increased by 4.8% at current prices in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of 2023. In 2024, when compared with the previous year, the retail trade turnover increased by 9.2% at current prices and by 5.4% at constant prices.
The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter 2024 increased by 12.0%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 32.2%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 0.3%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Romania, 6.1%, Germany, 5.8%, and Hungary, 4.4%.
The number of all road motor vehicles and trailers registered in 2023 in the Republic of Serbia recorded increase relative to the number of registered vehicles in 2022, by 2.5%. Decrease was noted regarding mopeds, buses and special purpose motor vehicles.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-February 2025 amounted to 9 348. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 10 088, noted was the decrease in live births by 740 i.e. 7.3%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-February 2025 amounted to 17 846, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 19 012, it recorded decrease by 1 166, or 6.1%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in February 2025, compared to the same month last year, increased by 3.0% at current prices and decreased by 0.5% at constant prices. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first two months 2025 with the same period 2024, it increased by 4.8% at current prices, and by 1.1% at constant prices.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-March 2025 amounted to 13 671. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 14 523, noted was the decrease in live births by 852 i.e. 5.9%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-March 2025 amounted to 26 197, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 26 532, it recorded decrease by 335, or 1.3%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in March 2025 increased by 3.4% at current prices and at constant prices it is at the level of turnover achieved in March of the previous year. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first three months 2025 with the same period 2024, it increased by 4.3% at current prices, and by 0.7% at constant prices.
According to the data collected in the first quarter of 2025, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia decreased by 1.4% at current prices, relative to the first quarter 2024, while the decrease at constant prices amounted to 5.6%. Observed by types of construction, value of construction works in this quarter increased on buildings by 4.8% and decreased by 10.2% on civil engineering.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-April 2025 amounted to 17 960. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 19 372, noted was the decrease in live births by 1 412 i.e. 7.3%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-April 2025 amounted to 33 495, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 34 436, it recorded decrease by 941, or 2.7%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in April 2025, compared to the same month last year, increased by 2.8% at current prices and at constant prices, by 0.4%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first four months 2025 with the same period 2024, it increased by 4.1% at current prices, and by 0.8% at constant prices.
The real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 2.0%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product decreased by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter.
Wholesale and retail trade turnover of motor vehicles and motorcycles (division 45 of the Classification of Activities 2010) in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter of 2025 was at the level of turnover achieved in the same quarter of the previous year at current prices, and at constant prices it recorded a decrease of 2.8%. When comparing with the same period last year, the wholesale turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade (CA division 46) in the first quarter 2025 in the Republic of Serbia decreased by 5.4% at current prices, and by 7.9% at constant prices. Retail trade turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade (CA division 47) in the Republic of Sebia increased by 4.7% at current prices and by 1.0% at constant prices in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024.
The total value of works that contractors from the Republic of Serbia performed abroad in 2024 amounted to 21 589 million RSD. The largest construction activity, observed by countries, was noted in the Russian Federation, 21.7% of the total value of works performed, then in the Netherlands, 21.4%, Germany, 16.2%, Montenegro, 13.7%, and in Uganda, 9.1%.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-May 2025 amounted to 22 351. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 24 114, noted was the decrease in live births by 1 763 i.e. 7.3%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-May 2025 amounted to 40 864, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 41 799, it recorded decrease by 935, or 2.2%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in May 2025, compared to the same month last year, increased by 7.6% at current prices and at constant prices, by 5.6%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first five months 2025 with the same period 2024, it increased by 4.9% at current prices, and by 1.8% at constant prices.
Data on expected production of wheat, raspberries and sour cherries, and areas sown with maize, sunflower and soya are presented as of 23rd May 2025. According to the estimations of crops, the production of wheat is expected to be 3605 thous. tons in the Republic of Serbia, which is a increase of 24.3% relative to the production output in 2024. When compared to 2024, the production of raspberries and sour cherries is expected to decrease by 12.2% and 42.3%, respectively.
In 2024, in the Republic of Serbia, the number of live births amounted to 60 845 and the number of deaths to 98 230. The natural increase was -37 385 inhabitants. The number of inhabitants in the Republic of Serbia was estimated at 6 586 476 in 2024.
The estimated number of population in the Republic of Serbia in 2024 was 6 586 476 (the estimates are based on the results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, and results of natural changes statistics and population internal migration). Observed by sex, 51.4% were women (3 382 745), and 48.6% were men (3 203 731).
In 2024 there were 134 903 persons who changed residence, i.e. moved permanently from one to another place (settlement) in the Republic of Serbia. The average age of persons who changed residence was 36.4 years (36.8 for men and 36.0 for women).
In 2024 in the Republic of Serbia there were 30 376 marriages, a decrease of 4.1% relative to the previous year. At the same time, 25 005 concluded first marriages indicate a decrease of 3.4% when compared to 2023. The number of marriages per 1 000 population amounted to 4.6. The average age at the time of marriage for grooms was 34.5 and for brides 31.5 years. In 2024, in the Republic of Serbia, there were 10 611 divorces, i.e. by 4.3% more than in the previous year. The number of divorces per 1 000 population was 1.6 The average age for husbands at divorce was 45.5 and for wives 41.9 years.
During 2024, the sections: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Mining and quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Construction and Other service activities of the Republic of Serbia generated waste amounting to 209.7 million tons, which represents an increase of 16.4% compared to the previous year.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-June 2025 amounted to 27 118. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 28 606, noted was the decrease in live births by 1 488 i.e. 5.2%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-June 2025 amounted to 48 568, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 48 864, it recorded decrease by 296, or 0.6%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in June 2025, compared to the same month last year, increased by 7.7% at current prices and at constant prices, by 4.3%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first six months 2025 with the same period 2024, it increased by 5.4% at current prices, and by 2.2% at constant prices.
According to the data collected in the second quarter of 2025, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia decreased by 12.7% at current prices, relative to the second quarter 2024, while the decrease at constant prices amounted to 16.1%. Observed by types of construction, value of construction works in this quarter decreased on civil engineering by 26.2% and increased by 5.8% on buildings, at constant prices.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-July 2025 amounted to 32 693. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 34 119, noted was the decrease in live births by 1 426 i.e. 4.2%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-July 2025 amounted to 55 985, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 57 882, it recorded decrease by 1 897, or 3.3%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in July 2025, compared to the same month last year, increased by 5.6% at current prices and at constant prices, by 1.9%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first seven months 2025 with the same period 2024, it increased by 5.6% at current prices, and by 2.4% at constant prices.
The real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 2.1%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 1.1% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter.
Wholesale and retail trade turnover of motor vehicles and motorcycles (division 45 of the Classification of Activities 2010) in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2025, compared with the same quarter of previous year, increased by 0.1% at current prices. If we look at the first six months of 2025, turnover at current prices is at the same level of turnover achieved in the equivalent period of 2024, while at constant prices it recorded a decrease of 2.7%. When comparing with the same period last year, the wholesale turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade (CA division 46) in the second quarter 2025 in the Republic of Serbia decreased by 2.4% at current prices. In the first six months of 2025, compared with the same period last year, wholesale trade decreased by 3.9% at current prices and by 6.2% at constant prices. Retail trade turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade (CA division 47) in the Republic of Serbia increased by 6.4% at current prices in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024. In the first six months of 2025, when compared with the same period last year, the retail trade turnover increased by 5.6% at current prices and by 2.4% at constant prices.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-August 2025 amounted to 37 923. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 39 467, noted was the decrease in live births by 1 544 i.e. 3.9%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-August 2025 amounted to 62 659, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 65 736, it recorded decrease by 3 077, or 4.7%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in August 2025, compared to the same month last year, increased by 6.6% at current prices and at constant prices, by 2.7%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first eight months 2025 with the same period 2024, it increased by 5.7% at current prices, and by 2.4% at constant prices.
In the Republic of Serbia in 2024, a total of 12 943 book and brochure titles were published, representing a 1% increase compared to the previous year. The greatest number of published books and brochures related to the area of linguistics, philology and literature – 43.6%, then to the area of social sciences – 25.7%. 82.4% of books and brochures were published in Serbian language, while editions in other languages and multilingual editions encompassed 17.6%.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-September 2025 amounted to 43 216. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 44 553,noted was the decrease in live births by 1 337 i.e. 3.0%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-September 2025 amounted to 70 159, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 73 278, it recorded decrease by 3 119, or 4.3%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in September 2025, compared to the same month last year, increased by 7.0% at current prices and at constant prices, by 4.7%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first nine months 2025 with the same period 2024, it increased by 5.9% at current prices, and by 2.7% at constant prices.
According to the data collected in the third quarter of 2025, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia decreased by 8.2% at current prices, relative to the third quarter 2024. Observed at constant prices, the total value of construction works decreased by 11.6%, with other constructions recording a decrease of 19.1%, and buildings recording an increase of 2.3%.
1 614 serial publications were published in the Republic of Serbia in 2024, presenting the decrease of 8% relative to 2023. Out of total number of serials published, 85.8% related to magazines, 10.5% to papers (newspapers), and 3.7% to other serial publications.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-October 2025 amounted to 48 701. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 50 170, noted was the decrease in live births by 1 469 i.e. 2.9%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-October 2025 amounted to 78 343, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 81 447, it recorded decrease by 3 104, or 3.8%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in October 2025, compared to the same month last year, increased by 8.8% at current prices and at constant prices, by 7.4%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first ten months 2025 with the same period 2024, it increased by 6.3% at current prices, and by 3.2% at constant prices.
The real GDP growth in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 2.0%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 0.6% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter.
Wholesale and retail trade turnover of motor vehicles and motorcycles in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2025, compared with the same quarter of previous year, increased by 1.7% at current prices. When comparing with the same period last year, the wholesale turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade in the third quarter 2025 in the Republic of Serbia increased by 1.1% at current prices. Retail trade turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade in the Republic of Serbia increased by 6.6% at current prices in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024. In the first nine months of 2025, when compared with the same period last year, the retail trade turnover increased by 5.9% at current prices and by 2.8% at constant prices.
The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter 2024 increased by 12.0%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 32.2%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 0.3%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Romania, 6.1%, Germany, 5.8%, and Hungary, 4.4%.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-November 2025 amounted to 53 283. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 55 169, noted was the decrease in live births by 1 886 i.e. 3.4%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-November 2025 amounted to 85 657, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 89 486, it recorded decrease by 3 829, or 4.3%.
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in November 2025, compared to the same month last year, increased by 9.0% at current prices and at constant prices, by 7.6%. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first eleven months 2025 with the same period 2024, it increased by 6.5% at current prices, and by 3.6% at constant prices.
As of 01.01.2026 On the territory of the Republic of Serbia, during 2025, one administrative - territorial change was recorded at the level of settlements, municipalities, city municipalities and cities.
According to data from the beginning of the 2025/2026 school year in the Republic of Serbia, a total of 507 315 students attended primary education: 498 581 in regular schools, 3,699 in schools for children with developmental disabilities and 5,035 in adult education schools. The first cycle of regular primary education (grades 1 - 4) was attended by 249 932 students, while the second cycle (grades 5 - 8) was attended by 248 649 students. In this school year, 61 326 first-year students were enrolled in regular schools. At the end of the 2024/2025 school year in the Republic of Serbia, a total of 499 386 regular students attended classes. A total of 63 240 students completed the first cycle of primary education (4th grade), while 61 863 students completed the complete primary school (8th grade).
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-December 2025 amounted to 58 445. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 60 311, noted was the decrease in live births by 1 866 i.e. 3.1%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period of January-December 2025 amounted to 94 831, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 98 041, it recorded decrease by 3 210, or 3.3%.
According to data from the beginning of the 2025/2026 school year in the Republic of Serbia, a total of 227,192 students attended high school education, 225,639 in regular schools, 1,553 in schools for students with developmental disabilities. Almost 98% of students attend classes in public secondary schools, while slightly more than 2% of students attend private schools. At the end of the 2024/2025 school year in the Republic of Serbia, a total of 227,276 regular students attended classes. Furthermore, 56,757 students graduated from regular high school. The largest percentage of them (58.6) completed a four-year secondary vocational school, 27.7% completed a high school, while 13.7% of secondary school graduates completed a 3-year secondary vocational school. Young people who graduated from professional schools were most interested in profiles from the field of work "Economy, law and administration" (12%), "Electrical engineering" (11.9%), "Health and social protection" (10.1%) and "Machinery and metal processing" (9.1%).
According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in December 2025, compared to the same month last year, increased by 9.7% at current prices and at constant prices, by 8.5%. Retail trade turnover in 2025, compared with 2024, increased by 6.8% at current prices, and by 4.2% at constant prices.
According to the data collected in the fourth quarter of 2025, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 12.8% at current prices, relative to the fourth quarter 2024. Observed at constant prices, the total value of construction works increased by 10.6%, i.e. buildings recorded an increase of 13.3%, and other constructions an increase of 8.8%.
In the Republic of Serbia as of December 1st 2025, compared to December 1st 2024, the total number of bovines remained at approximately the same level, the total number of pigs increased by 2.3%, while the total numbers of sheep and poultry decreased by 4.3% and 1.8%, respectively.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the month of January 2026 amounted to 4 848. Compared with the same month of the previous year, when the number of live births was 4 978, noted was the decrease in live births by 130 i.e. 2.6%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the month of January 2026 amounted to 9 981, and if related to the same month of the previous year, when it was 9 535, it recorded increase by 446, or 4.7%.
Retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in January 2026, compared to the same month last year, increased by 5.7% at current prices and at constant prices, by 5.5%. Retail trade turnover in January 2026, compared with 2025 average, decreased by 9.3% at current prices, and by 8.7% at constant prices.
The real GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 2.2%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 1.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter.
Wholesale and retail trade turnover of motor vehicles and motorcycles in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with the same quarter of previous year, increased by 1.3% at current prices. When comparing with the same period last year, the wholesale turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade in the fourth quarter 2025 in the Republic of Serbia decreased by 2.4% at current prices. Retail trade turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade in the Republic of Serbia increased by 9.4% at current prices in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024. In 2025, when compared with the previous year, the retail trade turnover increased by 6.9% at current prices and by 4.2% at constant prices.
The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter 2025 increased by 0.5%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country decreased by 2.9%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 2.8%. The exit of passenger road motor vehicles from the Republic of Serbia in the same period increased by 0.5% compared to the same period 2024. The exit of vehicles registered in the country decreased by 0.5%, while the exit of vehicles with foreign registration plates increased by 1.3%.
The number of registered road motor vehicles and trailers in 2025 in the Republic of Serbia increased by 4.2%, relative to 2024. Increase was noted regarding almost all registered road motor vehicles and trailers, while only special purpose motor vehicles noted decrease. The number of registered mopeds in the Republic of Serbia in 2025, compared to the previous year, increased by 8.9%, motorcycles by 13.3%, passengers’ cars by 3.9%, buses by 3.2%, freight vehicles by 3.8% and trailers by 5.7%. The number of special purpose motor vehicles decreased by 15.5%.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-February 2026 amounted to 9 303. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 9 348, noted was the decrease in live births by 45 i.e. 0.5%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-February 2026 amounted to 17 534, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 17 846, it recorded decrease by 312, or 1.7%.
Retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in February 2026, compared to the same month last year, increased by 4.8% at current prices and at constant prices, by 4.6%. Retail trade turnover in February 2026, compared with 2025 average, decreased by 5.3% at current prices, and by 5.1% at constant prices.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-March 2026 amounted to 14 166. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 13 671, noted was the increase in live births by 495 i.e. 3.6%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-March 2026 amounted to 25 566, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 26 197, it recorded decrease by 631, or 2.4%.
Retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in March 2026, compared to the same month last year, increased by 15.5% at current prices and by 14.0% at constant prices. Retail trade turnover in March 2026, compared with 2025 average, decreased by 8.9% at current prices, and by 8.3% at constant prices.
According to the data collected in the first quarter of 2026, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 1.7% at current prices, relative to the first quarter 2025. Observed at constant prices, it decreased by 5.0%. Observed by types of constructions, value of construction works on buildings recorded an increase of 25.4%, and on other constructions a decrease of 21.5%.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-April 2026 amounted to 18 583. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 17 960, noted was the increase in live births by 623 i.e. 3.5%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-April 2026 amounted to 33 201, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 33 495, it recorded decrease by 294, or 0.9%.
Retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in April 2026, compared to the same month last year, increased by 8.3% at current prices and by 5.6% at constant prices. Retail trade turnover in April 2026, compared with 2025 average, decreased by 9.0% at current prices, and by 7.9% at constant prices.
The real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 3.2%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the previous quarter.
Wholesale and retail trade turnover of motor vehicles and motorcycles in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the same quarter of previous year, increased by 2.0% at current prices, while decreased by 1.5% at constant prices. When comparing with the same period last year, the wholesale turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade in the first quarter 2026 in the Republic of Serbia increased by 7.6% at current prices, and by 5.7% at constant prices. Retail trade turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade in the Republic of Sebia increased by 9.3% at current prices and by 8.6% at constant prices in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same quarter of 2025.
The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2026 increased by 1.4%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 2.4%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 0.6%. The exit of passenger road motor vehicles from the Republic of Serbia increased by 0.5% compared to the same period 2025. The exit of vehicles registered in the country increased by 2.1%, while in the same period, the exit of vehicles with foreign registration plates decreased by 0.7%.
According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter of 2026 increased by 6.4% relative to the same period of the previous year. In the Information and Communication Sector operating income were increased by 11.4% relative to the same period of the previous year. Operating costs in non-financial business economy in the first quarter of 2026 increased by 5.4% relative to the same period of the previous year. In the Information and Communication Sector operating costs were increased by 12.5% relative to the same period of the previous year.
According to preliminary results as of December 31, 2025, the volume of logging operations carried out in the Republic of Serbia amounts to 5,655,850 m3 of wood. By region, 78,464 m3 was harvested in the Belgrade Region, 697,425 m3 in the Vojvodina Region, 2,500,466 m3 in the Šumadija and Western Serbia Region, and 2,379,495 m3 in the Southern and Eastern Serbia Region. The largest share of this volume, around 3.3 million m3 (approximately 59%), was used as firewood. The harvested (gross) timber volume in state forests and outside forests stands at 2,790,014 m3, while in private forests and outside forests it amounts to 2,865,836 m3.
The total value of works that contractors from the Republic of Serbia performed abroad in 2025 amounted to 19 312 million RSD. The largest construction activity, observed by countries, was noted in the Russian Federation, 21.9% of the total value of works performed, then in the Netherlands, 16.9%, Montenegro, 16.1%, Germany, 13.9%, and in Uganda, 8.7%.
Total damage in the state forests of the Republic of Serbia in 2025, expressed by wood volume, amounted to 140,753 m3, with human-induced damage accounting for about 30 percent, or 42,241 m3 .
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-May 2026 amounted to 23 060. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 22 351, noted was the increase in live births by 709 i.e. 3.2%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-May 2026 amounted to 40 513, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 40 864, it recorded decrease by 351, or 0.9%.
Retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in May 2026, compared to the same month last year, increased by 9.6% at current prices and by 6.2% at constant prices. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first five months 2026 with the same period 2025, it increased by 9.1% at current prices, and by 7.5% at constant prices.
In the Republic of Serbia, 470 thous. tourist arrivals were registered in May 2026, which was by 7.4% more than in the same month of the previous year. A total of 1 209 thous. tourist overnight stays were recorded, representing an increase of 5.5% compared with May of the previous year. Of the total number of overnight stays, domestic tourists accounted for 629 thous. overnight stays, which was by 2.2% more than in the same period of the previous year, while foreign tourists accounted for 581 thous. overnight stays, representing an increase of 9.3%. In terms of overnight stays, in May 2026, among urban tourist destinations the most visited were Beograd, Novi Sad and Niš, among spa resorts Vrnjačka Banja, Sokobanja and Banja Vrdnik, and among mountain centres Zlatibor, Kopaonik and Tara. In May 2026, the highest number of overnight stays by foreign tourists was realised by tourists from Turkey, Russian Federation and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Data on expected production of wheat, raspberries and sour cherries, and areas sown with maize, sunflower and soya are presented as of 23rd May 2026. According to the estimations of crops, the production of wheat is expected to be 3845 thous. tons in the Republic of Serbia, which is a increase of 4.5% relative to the production output in 2025. When compared to 2025, the production of raspberries and sour cherries is expected to increase by 14.6% and 96.3%, respectively.
The estimated number of population in the Republic of Serbia in 2025 was 6 549 901 (the estimates are based on the results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, and results of natural changes statistics and population internal migration). Observed by sex, 51.3% were women (3 363 297), and 48.6% were men (3 186 604).
In 2025, in the Republic of Serbia, the number of live births amounted to 59 483 and the number of deaths to 95 247. The natural increase was -35 764 inhabitants. The number of inhabitants in the Republic of Serbia was estimated at 6 549 901 in 2025.
In 2025, in the Republic of Serbia, there were 29 402 marriages, a decrease of 3.2% relative to the previous year. At the same time, 24 309 concluded first marriages indicate a decrease of 2.8% when compared to 2024. The number of marriages per 1 000 population amounted to 4.5. The average age at the time of marriage for grooms was 34.4 and for brides 31.4 years. In 2025, in the Republic of Serbia, there were 10 148 divorces, i.e. by 4.4% less than in the previous year. The number of divorces per 1 000 population was 1.5. The average age for husbands at divorce was 45.6 and for wives 42.1 years.
In 2025 there were 134 611 persons who changed residence, i.e. moved permanently from one to another place (settlement) in the Republic of Serbia. The average age of persons who changed residence was 36.4 years (36.7 for men and 36.1 for women).
During 2025, the sections: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Mining and quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Construction and Other service activities of the Republic of Serbia generated waste amounting to 182.3 million tons, which represents an decrease of 13% compared to the previous year.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-June 2026 amounted to 27 995. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 27 118, noted was the increase in live births by 877 i.e. 3.2%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-June 2026 amounted to 48 217, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 48 568, it recorded decrease by 351, or 0.7%.
Retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in June 2026, compared to the same month last year, increased by 6.6% at current prices and by 4.3% at constant prices. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first six months 2026 with the same period 2025, it increased by 8.7% at current prices, and by 7.0% at constant prices.
In the Republic of Serbia, 400 thous. tourist arrivals were registered in June 2026, which was by 1.7% more than in the same month of the previous year. A total of 1 142 thous. tourist overnight stays were recorded, representing an increase of 2.0% compared with June of the previous year. Of the total number of overnight stays, domestic tourists accounted for 601 thous. overnight stays, which was by 0.9% more than in the same period of the previous year, while foreign tourists accounted for 541 thous. overnight stays, representing an increase of 3.3%. In terms of overnight stays, in June 2026, among urban tourist destinations the most visited were Beograd, Novi Sad and Subotica, among spa resorts Vrnjačka Banja, Sokobanja and Banja Vrdnik, and among mountain centres Zlatibor, Kopaonik and Tara. In June 2026, the highest number of overnight stays by foreign tourists was realised by tourists from Russian Federation and Turkey.
According to the data collected in the second quarter of 2026, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 20.6% at current prices, relative to the second quarter 2025. Observed at constant prices, it increased by 9.0%. Observed by types of constructions, value of construction works on buildings recorded an increase of 32.4%, and on civil engineering decrease of 7.1%.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-July 2026 amounted to 33 345. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 32 693, noted was the increase in live births by 652 i.e. 2.0%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-July 2026 amounted to 55 454, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 55 985, it recorded decrease by 531, or 0.9%.
The real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2026, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 3.8%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to the previous quarter.
Retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in July 2026, compared to the same month last year, increased by 9.5% at current prices and by 8.2% at constant prices. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first seven months 2026 with the same period 2025, it increased by 9.0% at current prices, and by 7.3% at constant prices.
In the Republic of Serbia, 476 thous. tourist arrivals were registered in July 2026, which was by 4.4% more than in the same month of the previous year. A total of 1 381 thous. tourist overnight stays were recorded, representing an increase of 1.9% compared with July of the previous year. Of the total number of overnight stays, domestic tourists accounted for 710 thous. overnight stays, which was by 0.5% more than in the same period of the previous year, while foreign tourists accounted for 671 thous. overnight stays, representing an increase of 3.3%. In terms of overnight stays, in July 2026, among urban tourist destinations the most visited were Beograd, Novi Sad and Subotica, among spa resorts Vrnjačka Banja, Sokobanja and Banja Vrdnik, and among mountain centres Zlatibor, Kopaonik and Tara. In July 2026, the highest number of overnight stays by foreign tourists was realised by tourists from Turkey, Russian Federation and Germany.
Wholesale and retail trade turnover of motor vehicles and motorcycles in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2026, compared with the same quarter of previous year, increased by 10.2% at current prices. When comparing with the same period last year, the wholesale turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade in the second quarter 2026 in the Republic of Serbia increased by 12.6% at current prices. Retail trade turnover excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles trade in the Republic of Sebia increased by 8.5% at current prices in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same quarter of 2025. In the first six months of 2026, when compared with the same period last year, the retail trade turnover increased by 8.9% at current prices and by 7.1% at constant prices.
According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2026 increased by 9.7 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2026, the increase of 11% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 8.3% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2026, the increase of 9.9% was noted. Operating costs in non-financial business economy in the second quarter of 2026 increased by 7.8% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2026, the increase of 10.1 % was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating costs were increased by 8.0% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2026, the increase of 5.7% was noted.
The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2026 decreased by 2.6%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country decreased by 5.0%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad decreased by 0.7%. The exit of passenger road motor vehicles from the Republic of Serbia decreased by 7.9% compared to the same period 2025. The exit of vehicles registered in the country decreased by 11.1%, while in the same period, the exit of vehicles with foreign registration plates decreased by 5.4%.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-August 2026 amounted to 38 319. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 37 923, noted was the increase in live births by 396 i.e. 1.0%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-August 2026 amounted to 62 881, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 62 659, it recorded increase by 222, or 0.4%.
Retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in August 2026, compared to the same month last year, increased by 8.4% at current prices and by 6.3% at constant prices. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first eight months 2026 with the same period 2025, it increased by 8.9% at current prices, and by 7.2% at constant prices.
In the Republic of Serbia, 537 thous. tourist arrivals were registered in August 2026, which was by 7.9% more than in the same month of the previous year. A total of 1 582 thous. tourist overnight stays were recorded, representing an increase of 7.3% compared with August of the previous year. Of the total number of overnight stays, domestic tourists accounted for 851 thous. overnight stays, which was by 5.0% more than in the same period of the previous year, while foreign tourists accounted for 731 thous. overnight stays, representing an increase of 10.1%. In terms of overnight stays, in August 2026, among urban tourist destinations the most visited were Beograd, Novi Sad and Subotica, among spa resorts Vrnjačka Banja, Sokobanja and Banja Vrdnik, and among mountain centres Zlatibor, Kopaonik and Fruška gora. In August 2026, the highest number of overnight stays by foreign tourists was realised by tourists from Russian Federation, Turkey and Germany.
In the Republic of Serbia in 2025, a total of 11 566 book and brochure titles were published, representing a 10,6% decrease compared to the previous year. The greatest number of published books and brochures related to the area of linguistics, philology and literature – 46.2%, then to the area of social sciences – 25.0%. 83.8% of books and brochures were published in Serbian language, while editions in other languages and multilingual editions encompassed 16.2%.
Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-September 2026 amounted to 43 300. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 43 216, noted was the increase in live births by 84 i.e. 0.2%. Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-September 2026 amounted to 70 073, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 70 159, it recorded decrease by 86, or 0.1%.
Retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in September 2026, compared to the same month last year, increased by 13.6% at current prices and by 8.8% at constant prices. Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first nine months 2026 with the same period 2025, it increased by 9.4% at current prices, and by 7.4% at constant prices.
In the Republic of Serbia, 445 thous. tourist arrivals were registered in September 2026, which was by 14.1% more than in the same month of the previous year. A total of 1 221 thous. tourist overnight stays were recorded, representing an increase of 15.3% compared with September of the previous year. Of the total number of overnight stays, domestic tourists accounted for 602 thous. overnight stays, which was by 17.2% more than in the same period of the previous year, while foreign tourists accounted for 619 thous. overnight stays, representing an increase of 13.6%. In terms of overnight stays, in September 2026, among urban tourist destinations the most visited were Beograd, Novi Sad and Niš, among spa resorts Vrnjačka Banja, Sokobanja and Banja Vrdnik, and among mountain centres Zlatibor, Fruška gora and Kopaonik. In September 2026, the highest number of overnight stays by foreign tourists was realised by tourists from Russian Federation, Turkey and China (incl. Hong Kong).
The number of foreign nationals who immigrated in the Republic of Serbia in 2023 was 41 273, by 19.2% greater than in the previous year, and the number of foreign nationals who emigrated amounted to 15 443, up by 66.9%. The largest number of foreign nationals who immigrated in 2023 have the citizenship of the Russian Federation – in total 22 937 persons, accounting for 55.6% of the total immigration of foreign nationals. On the other hand, the largest number of foreign nationals who emigrated in 2023 were from the People’s Republic of China – 5 978, i.e. 38.7% of total emigration of foreign nationals.
The number of foreign nationals who immigrated in the Republic of Serbia in 2024 was 34 155, by 17.2% less than in the previous year, and the number of foreign nationals who emigrated amounted to 17 331, up by 12.2%. The largest number of foreign nationals who immigrated in 2024 have the citizenship of the Russian Federation – in total 17 103 persons, accounting for 50.1% of the total immigration of foreign nationals. On the other hand, the largest number of foreign nationals who emigrated in 2024 were also from the Russian Federation – 5 421, i.e. 31.3% of total emigration of foreign nationals.