International Migrant Population Statistics in Serbia (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 10.6% of the population in Serbia were international migrants, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Essentially no change from 10.6% in 2020 to 10.6% in 2024. Serbia ranks #34 of 57 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #80 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 10.6% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Serbia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- 0 pp (2024)
- Essentially no change from 10.6% in 2020 to 10.6% in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 13.5% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 13.5% in 1990 to 10.6% in 2024.
- Peak value (1995)
- 19.7% (1995)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 10.6%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #34 of 57 (2024)
- Serbia ranks 34 of 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #80 of 216 (2024)
- Serbia ranks 80 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 16.8% (2024)
- Serbia (10.6%) is below the average of 16.8% across the 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $5.8 billion (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Serbia (2024)
- 87.7% (2024)
- 87.7% of the population in Serbia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6.6 million (2024)
- Serbia had a population of 6.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.6% | +0.0 pp |
| 2020 | 10.6% | −0.5 pp |
| 2015 | 11.1% | −1.1 pp |
| 2010 | 12.2% | −2.1 pp |
| 2005 | 14.3% | −4.2 pp |
| 2000 | 18.5% | −1.2 pp |
| 1995 | 19.7% | +6.2 pp |
| 1990 | 13.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Serbia were international migrants?
10.6% of the population in Serbia were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Serbia?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Serbia.
Where does the international migrant population data for Serbia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Serbia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Serbia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 13.5% in 1990 to 10.6% in 2024.
How does Serbia compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Serbia ranks 34 of 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 10.6% versus a regional average of 16.8% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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