What Language Do They Speak in Serbia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Serbia is Serbian. Serbian is also an official language in 2 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Serbia at a glance
| Official language | Serbian |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where Serbian is official | 3 |
| People (demonym) | Serbian |
| Capital | Belgrade |
| Internet domain | .rs |
Other countries where Serbian is official
Serbian is also an official language in 2 other countries covered here:
Languages of neighbouring countries
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Bulgarian |
| Croatia | Croatian |
| Hungary | Hungarian |
| Kosovo | Albanian, Serbian |
| North Macedonia | Macedonian |
| Montenegro | Montenegrin |
| Romania | Romanian |
Serbia in context
- Serbia covers 77,589 km², making it the 115th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 85 people per km² ranks 101st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania.
- Serbia is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 6,567,783 people, Serbia holds about 14.4% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Serbia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Useful phrases for visitors to Serbia
Everyday Serbian phrases you will hear and use in Serbia:
| English | Serbian |
|---|---|
| Hello | Zdravo |
| Thank you | Hvala |
| Please | Molim |
| Goodbye | Doviđenja |
| Yes | Da |
| No | Ne |
Spellings can vary by region, and some languages use different forms for formal or informal speech. Even a simple greeting in the local language is usually appreciated.
Languages in Serbia — FAQ
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language of Serbia is Serbian.
How many official languages does Serbia have?
Serbia has 1 official language: Serbian.
Is Serbian spoken anywhere else?
Serbian is also an official language in 2 other countries.
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