Economic Growth in Serbia
The Serbian economy recorded an average growth rate of 2.6% in the decade to 2022, slightly above the 2.5% average for Eastern Europe. In 2022, Serbia's real GDP growth was 2.3%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
Serbia GDP Chart
Serbia GDP Data
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 4.3 | -0.9 | 7.7 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
GDP (USD bn) | 51.5 | 53.4 | 63.1 | 63.5 | 75.2 |
GDP (EUR bn) | 46.0 | 46.8 | 53.3 | 60.4 | 69.5 |
GDP (RSD bn) | 5,422 | 5,504 | 6,272 | 7,098 | 8,150 |
Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 6.9 | 1.5 | 13.9 | 13.2 | 14.8 |
GDP growth softens in the third quarter
GDP reading: According to a preliminary estimate, economic growth slowed to 3.1% year on year in the third quarter from 4.0% in the second quarter. The reading was slightly below market expectations.
Drivers: The statistical office did not provide a comprehensive breakdown, but monthly data suggests that private consumption dragged on the reading: Retail sales growth slowed in Q3 compared with Q2. The external sector was likely another culprit behind the deceleration, as the merchandise trade deficit widened in Q3 from Q2. A detailed breakdown is scheduled to be published on 2 December.
Panelist insight: Mate Jelic, analyst at Erste Bank, said: “Consumption is expected to remain the main driver of GDP growth over our forecast horizon. Investment activity also looks promising, as suggest by strong FDI inflow, and should continue in a similar fashion after the recent credit rating upgrade to investment grade.”
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