What is the Population of Serbia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Serbia has a population of approximately 6,567,783 people, making it the 108th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.08% of the world's population. With a land area of 77,589 km², the population density is roughly 85 people per km².
| Population | 6,567,783 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 108th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.08% |
| Area | 77,589 km² |
| Population density | 85 / km² |
| Demonym | Serbian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 6,567,783 | 108th |
| Kyrgyzstan | 7,281,800 | 105th |
| Turkmenistan | 7,057,841 | 106th |
| Nicaragua | 6,803,886 | 107th |
| Central African Republic | 6,470,307 | 109th |
| Bulgaria | 6,437,360 | 110th |
| Republic of the Congo | 6,142,180 | 111th |
Serbia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3,422,000 | 51,209 |
| Bulgaria | 6,437,360 | 110,879 |
| Croatia | 3,866,233 | 56,594 |
| Hungary | 9,539,502 | 93,028 |
| Kosovo | 1,585,566 | 10,908 |
| North Macedonia | 1,822,612 | 25,713 |
| Montenegro | 623,327 | 13,812 |
| Romania | 19,036,031 | 238,391 |
Serbia in context
- Serbia covers 77,589 km², making it the 115th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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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Population of Serbia — FAQ
What is the population of Serbia?
The population of Serbia is approximately 6,567,783 (6.6 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Serbia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Serbia at approximately 6,567,783 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Serbia is the 108th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Serbia?
Approximately 6,567,783 people live in Serbia, making it the 108th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Serbia rank by population?
Serbia is the 108th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.08%.
What is the population density of Serbia?
Serbia has a population density of roughly 85 people per km², based on a land area of 77,589 km².
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