Serbia's Macroeconomic Analysis:
Nominal GDP of USD 75.2 billion in 2023.
Nominal GDP of USD 63.5 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 9,532 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 11,322 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 2.7% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 2.4% over the last decade.
Sector Analysis
In 2021, services accounted for 69% of overall GDP, manufacturing 13%, other industrial activity 11%, and agriculture 7%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 65% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 17%, fixed investment 26%, and net exports -8%.International trade
In 2007, manufactured products made up 66% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 3%, food 19%, ores and metals 10% and agricultural raw materials 2%, with other categories accounting for 0% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 69% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 17%, food 6%, ores and metals 6% and agricultural raw materials 2%, with other goods accounting for 0% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 28 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 38 billion.Main Economic Indicators
Economic growthThe economy recorded average annual growth of 2.3% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Serbia, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy
Serbia's fiscal deficit averaged 3.3% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment
The unemployment rate averaged 15.3% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Serbia's unemployment click here.
Inflation
Inflation averaged 4.0% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Serbia inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy
Serbia's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 5.00%, down from 11.25% a decade earlier. See our Serbia monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate
From end-2012 to end-2022 the dinar weakened by 22.5% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the dinar, click here.
Economic situation in Serbia
A flash estimate revealed that annual GDP growth slowed to 3.1% in Q3 from 4.0% in Q2. Absent a detailed breakdown, high-frequency data hints that private spending caused the deceleration; retail sales growth slowed in the quarter. Additionally, the external sector seemingly dented the reading, as the merchandise trade deficit widened in Q3. Shifting to Q4, our panelists expect the economy to regain some momentum. That said, in October economic sentiment dipped below Q3’s average, calling for caution. In other news, on 1 November, a train station roof caved in, causing over a dozen fatalities and spurring anti-government protests. Shortly after, the construction and trade ministers resigned, though the government as a whole is unlikely to collapse. Meanwhile, in early November, the government unveiled the 2025 budget, which envisages a fiscal deficit of 3.0% of GDP.Serbia Economic Forecasts
Projections out to 2034.52 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 27 expert analysts.
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