Serbia Population: Current Estimates and Trends
Current Population Figures
As of July 26, 2024, the estimated population of Serbia is 7,093,117, according to Worldometer, an elaborator of United Nations data. This figure is based on the latest United Nations estimates and projections. Another estimate, based on World Population Review projections, is 7,094,293 as of July 1, 2024.
Historical Trends
Serbia's population has been declining gradually in recent years. In 1950, the population was estimated to be 8,734,830. By 2000, it had dropped to 7,498,001. According to United Nations projections, the population is expected to continue to decline slightly in the coming years, reaching 6,949,558 by 2030.
Life Expectancy
The life expectancy in Serbia at birth is 74.8 years, with 71.9 years for males and 77.9 years for females (2022 data). This is slightly higher than the global average of 72.6 years. Life expectancy has been increasing gradually over time, thanks to improvements in healthcare and living standards.
Population Projections
The United Nations provides population projections for Serbia up to the year 2100. According to these projections, the population is expected to continue to decline slightly in the coming years, reaching 6,623,183 by 2030 and 5,886,055 by 2050. However, these projections are subject to change and are based on a number of assumptions about future fertility rates, mortality rates, and migration patterns.
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