Serbia: economy and key statistics
Serbia is number 76 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $100.0 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $15,262. The economy grew by 2.0% in 2025. Unemployment is 7.1%. The economy is 60% services, 22% industry, 3% agriculture.
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National power
Serbia is number 60 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 40.8 out of 100: economic 60, technology 22, military 30 and human capital 57.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $100.0 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $222.1 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $15,262 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +2.0% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 3.9% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% | 2025 |
| Population | 6.5 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 3.3 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 60% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 22% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 13% | 2024 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 3% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 54% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 3.9% of GDP | 2025 |
| R&D spending | 0.94% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 88% of people | 2024 |
Main export industries
Serbia exported goods worth about $33.0bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $5.3bn (16.0% of goods exports)
- Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors: $2.7bn (8.3% of goods exports)
- Ores, slag and ash: $1.8bn (5.3% of goods exports)
- Copper and articles thereof: $1.7bn (5.2% of goods exports)
- Rubber and articles thereof: $1.5bn (4.6% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Europe
- Germany (#3)
- United Kingdom (#5)
- France (#7)
- Russia (#8)
- Italy (#9)
- Spain (#12)
- Türkiye (#16)
- Netherlands (#18)
- Switzerland (#20)
- Poland (#21)
- Belgium (#22)
- Ireland (#23)
- Sweden (#25)
- Austria (#28)
- Norway (#31)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Serbia?
Serbia had a GDP of $100.0 billion in 2025, ranking number 76 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Serbia?
GDP per person in Serbia was $15,262 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Serbia growing?
The economy of Serbia grew by 2.0% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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