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Serbia's Exit Festival, held in a fortress in Novi Sad, grew out of student protests in 2000 and is now one of Europe's largest music festivals.
Serbia
Republic of Serbia
Population, GDP, and key facts about Serbia — updated for 2026.
Capital · BELGRADEContinent · EUROPEISO · SRB
Serbia quick facts
- Population
- 6,586,476
- Area
- 84,990 km²
- Population density
- 79 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 90.1 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 13.7K
- Capital
- Belgrade
- Currency
- Serbian dinar (дин., RSD)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 838.7/month · дин. 87,207/month (2026)
- Language
- Serbian
Serbia at human scale
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Compare Serbia with any country →Serbia's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 72%Renewables · 28%
- Coal65%
- Hydropower22%
- Natural gas7%
- Wind4%
- Bioenergy1%
- Solar0%
- Oil0%
Share of Serbia's own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Serbia
What is the capital of Serbia?
The capital of Serbia is Belgrade.
What is Serbia's population?
Serbia has a population of 6,586,476.
What is Serbia's GDP per capita?
Serbia's GDP per capita is US$ 13.7K.
What is the currency of Serbia?
The currency of Serbia is the Serbian dinar (RSD).
What is the minimum wage in Serbia?
Serbia's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 838.7 per month (as of 2026) — дин. 87,207 per month in local currency.
Is Serbia bigger than Croatia?
Serbia and Croatia are similar in land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.