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.
The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the rating scale of candidates who are invited to take over documentation, take computer skills test (only for interviewers) and be interviewed for engagement in field work for Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey - MICS7.
The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) published on 31 January 2025 the first results of external trade for 2024. The final results, in line with the official SORS Release Calendar, will be published on 15 July 2025. Until then – for the sake of improving data accuracy and quality – all the data will be subject to revisions.
During regular checking and analysis, SORS services have established that data on exports of goods from free zones are not fully covered in preliminary results. This is due to the introduction of two new customs procedures, which have reflected on recording data in the customs system.
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).