Serbia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Serbia has a diversified Southeast European economy supported by manufacturing, automotive components, agriculture, information technology, services, construction, and regional trade. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s economic production compares with population and helps place its national output into a broader international context. Explore Serbia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$17,252
Est. in USD
World Rank
#69
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+12.9%
+$1,968
Europe Rank
#36
Out of 43 countries
1. Serbia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Serbia’s GDP per capita measures economic output generated for each resident across manufacturing, technology, agriculture, services, and other sectors. Foreign investment and integration with European supply chains contribute to national production. Adjusting total GDP for population offers a more consistent way to compare Serbia with economies of different sizes and levels of aggregate output.
2. Serbia GDP Per Capita Growth (1999–2026)
3. Serbia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,252 | +12.9% |
| 2025 | $15,284 | +11.7% |
| 2024 | $13,678 | +11.4% |
| 2023 | $12,282 | +22.5% |
| 2022 | $10,025 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $9,632 | +18.9% |
| 2020 | $8,099 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | $7,756 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | $7,560 | +15.5% |
| 2017 | $6,548 | +9.5% |
| 2016 | $5,982 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | $5,820 | -15.5% |
| 2014 | $6,887 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | $7,040 | +12.4% |
| 2012 | $6,264 | -11.6% |
| 2011 | $7,085 | +19.9% |
| 2010 | $5,907 | -7.9% |
| 2009 | $6,413 | -12.9% |
| 2008 | $7,363 | +20.4% |
| 2007 | $6,113 | +35.6% |
| 2006 | $4,509 | +19.2% |
| 2005 | $3,782 | +5.6% |
| 2004 | $3,580 | +13.4% |
| 2003 | $3,158 | +31.6% |
| 2002 | $2,400 | +31.9% |
| 2001 | $1,819 | +31.1% |
| 2000 | $1,388 | -18.8% |
| 1999 | $1,710 | — |
4. Serbia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+12.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+79.1%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+188.4%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+282.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Serbia’s GDP per capita has generally risen over the longer term as investment, exports, infrastructure, technology services, productivity, and wages have expanded. Inflation, exchange rates, employment, population changes, and regional demand can affect annual movements. Historical data helps show how economic output per resident has changed through different phases of reform and economic convergence.
5. Serbia GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Serbia
$17,252
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Serbia’s GDP per capita is approximately
71.1%
below the
Europe average
and
31.5%
below the world average.
6. Serbia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #33 | Romania | $25,693 |
| #34 | Bulgaria | $23,848 |
| #35 | Russia | $18,525 |
| #36 | Serbia | $17,252 |
| #37 | Montenegro | $16,377 |
| #38 | Albania | $12,493 |
| #39 | North Macedonia | $11,967 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Serbia
Serbia GDP (Nominal)
$112.0 Billion
(2026)
Serbia GDP Per Capita
$17,252
(2026)
Serbia’s total GDP measures the full value of economic activity generated across the country, whereas GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP shows Serbia’s overall economic scale, while GDP per capita provides a more standardized measure of production per resident. Looking at both indicators together offers a fuller assessment of national economic performance.
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8. Serbia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $18,955 | +9.9% |
| 2028 | $20,360 | +7.4% |
| 2029 | $21,879 | +7.5% |
| 2030 | $23,521 | +7.5% |
Serbia GDP per capita is projected to reach $23,521 by 2030, representing a 36.3% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Serbia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Serbia GDP per capita is estimated at $17,252 in 2026.
It ranks #69 globally and #36 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 12.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 79.1%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 188.4%.
It is approximately 71.1% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 31.5% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $23,521 by 2030, 36.3% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Serbia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Serbia GDP per capita is estimated at $17,252 in 2026.
Serbia ranks #69 globally and #36 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 12.9% compared with 2025.
Serbia GDP per capita was approximately $5,820 in 2015.
Serbia GDP per capita is approximately 71.1% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.