The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) published on 31 January 2025 the first results of external trade for 2024. The final results, in line with the official SORS Release Calendar, will be published on 15 July 2025. Until then – for the sake of improving data accuracy and quality – all the data will be subject to revisions.

During regular checking and analysis, SORS services have established that data on exports of goods from free zones are not fully covered in preliminary results. This is due to the introduction of two new customs procedures, which have reflected on recording data in the customs system.

Data on expected production of wheat, raspberries and sour cherries, and areas sown with maize, sunflower and soya are presented as of 23rd May 2025.

According to the estimations of crops, the production of wheat is expected to be 3605 thous. tons in the Republic of Serbia, which is a increase of 24.3% relative to the production output in 2024.

When compared to 2024, the production of raspberries and sour cherries is expected to decrease by 12.2% and 42.3%, respectively.

In 2024, in the Republic of Serbia, the number of live births amounted to 60 845 and the number of deaths to 98 230. The natural increase was -37 385 inhabitants. The number of inhabitants in the Republic of Serbia was estimated at 6 586 476 in 2024.

The estimated number of population in the Republic of Serbia in 2024 was 6 586 476 (the estimates are based on the results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, and results of natural changes statistics and population internal migration). Observed by sex, 51.4% were women (3 382 745), and 48.6% were men (3 203 731).

The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - May 2025 amounted to:

   - USD 33746.0 million - which was an increase of 10.7% compared to the same period last year;

   - EUR 31243.1 million - which was an increase of 10.9% compared to the same period last year.

In the Republic of Serbia, in May 2025, compared to May 2024, number of tourist arrivals was by 3.8 % lower, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 5.1 % lower.

In May 2025, compared to May 2024, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 3.7 % lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 6.8% lower.

The industrial production in May 2025 increased by 4.4% relative to May 2024.

According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in May 2025, compared to the same month last year, increased by 7.6% at current prices and at constant prices, by 5.6%.

Comparing the retail trade turnover in the first five months 2025 with the same period 2024, it increased by 4.9% at current prices, and by 1.8% at constant prices.