Net migration in Serbia

Serbia: Net migration was -13,086 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-13,086
Change on year
down 60.9%
World rank
159th
of 215 countries
All-time high
40,118
in 2022
All-time low
-18,891
in 2019
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in Serbia, 1960–2025

-20.0k020.0k40.0k196019922025

Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

In 2025, net migration in Serbia stood at -13,086.

That represents a change of down 60.9% on the previous year and up 30.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration in Serbia peaked at 40,118 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -18,891, in 2019.

Serbia ranks 159th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6,383 4,112 8,276 10
1970s -1,338 -3,525 1,861 10
1980s -13,706 -17,990 287 10
1990s -6,824 -16,260 -4,073 10
2000s 2,546 -14,368 8,018 10
2010s -14,452 -18,891 3,632 10
2020s 675.67 -13,086 40,118 6

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  4. 160 Estonia -13,350 compare
  5. 161 Tunisia -14,523 compare
  6. 162 Central African Republic -14,693 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in Serbia?
Net migration in Serbia was -13,086 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest net migration recorded in Serbia?
The highest recorded value was 40,118 in 2022.
What is the lowest net migration recorded in Serbia?
The lowest recorded value was -18,891 in 2019.
How does Serbia rank for net migration?
Serbia ranks 159th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration rising or falling in Serbia?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Serbia data come from?
The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Net migration
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,424 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.