http://www.stat.gov.rs Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:47:47 EST Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:21:41 EST en-US Umbraco http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260417-studenti-geografskog-fakulteta-u-rzs/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>On April 16, 2026, as a part of activities related to celebrating the Earth Day, students of the Department for Geospatial Foundations of the Environment at the Faculty of Geography of the Belgrade University visited the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.</span></p> 10:45:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12949 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260402-prva-sednica-nacionalnog-koordinacionog-odbora/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The first session of the National Coordination Board for Official Statistics (the Coordination Board) was held under the organization of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia on April 2^nd, 2026.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Board comprises representatives of all producers of official statistics in the Republic of Serbia. The meeting was attended by 32 representatives from 25 institutions.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The session was chaired by the Acting Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, Branko Josipović, in his capacity as Chair of the Coordination Board.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">At the meeting, the <a data-id="12930" href="/media/417598/пословник-о-раду-нко-званичне-статистике-01-бр-021-357-од-02042026.pdf" title="пословник-о-раду-нко-званичне-статистике-01-бр-021-357-од-02042026.pdf">Rules of Procedure of the National Coordination Board for Official Statistics</a> was adopted, thereby formally constituting the National Coordination Board for Official Statistics in accordance with the new Law on Official Statistics.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 15:15:37 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12924 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260331-turisticki-promet-februar-2026/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in February 2026, compared to February 2025, the number of tourist arrivals was by 14.0 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 12.1 % greater.<br /><br />In February 2026, compared to February 2025, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 15.7 % greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 8.4% greater.</p> 15:40:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12914 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260331-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-februar-2026/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for January-February 2026 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 13552.2 million - which was an increase of 11.9% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 11519.5 million - which was a decrease of 1.3% compared to the same period last year.</p> 10:53:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12913 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260325-obuka-terenskih-istrazivaca-za-izgradnju-sistema-za-podrsku-donosenju-odluka-na-nacionalnom-nivou/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>As part of the EU4SORS project - Development of a Modern Statistical System - the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is organizing a training course for field researchers/in-depth interviewers on Zlatibor from March 24 to 27, 2026, for the Survey on Data Required for the Construction of a Decision – Making Support System at the National Level.</span></p> 11:12:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12903 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260320-ucenici-international-school-a-u-poseti-rzs/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia hosted students from the International School on March 19, 2026. Through three thematic presentations, the students had the opportunity to gain more experience about the role and importance of official statistics in modern society.</span></p> 10:51:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12900 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260313-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-januar-2026/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for January 2026 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 5707.0 million - which was an increase of 0.5% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 4890.5 million - which was a decrease of 11.0% compared to the same period last year.</p> 18:27:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12877 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260306-bilateralni-sastanak-rzs-a-i-zavoda-za-nacionalnu-statistiku-republike-kazahstan/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>During the 57th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission, held in New York City, the Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Branko Josipović, held a bilateral meeting with the Director of the Bureau of National Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Turlubayev Maxat Kairatovich.</span></p> 11:15:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12872 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260306-57-sednica-statisticke-komisije-ujedinjenih-nacija-un/ 09:34:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12862 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260305-kvartalno-poslovanje-drustava-iv-kv-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by 6.2 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2025, the increase of 12.9% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 14.3% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2025, the decrease of 28.2% was noted.</span></p> 08:32:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12861 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260302-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-iv-kvartal-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in 2025, relative to 2024, increased by  0.6 % at current prices, and increased by 9.8 % at constant prices.</p> 09:55:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12851 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260302-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-iv-kvartal-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2025, relative to the same quarter 2024, increased by 0.5% at current prices. Comparing 2025 with 2024, turnover noted increase of 4.3% at current prices.</p> 10:13:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12852 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260227-turisticki-promet-januar-2026/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in January 2026, compared to January 2025, the number of tourist arrivals was by 0.1 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 0.4 % greater.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In January 2026, compared to January 2025, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 3.8 % lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 5.0% greater.</p> 09:42:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12850 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260218-zavrsni-sastanak-micsa/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The final meeting of the field part of the seventh cycle of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) was held at the Hotel “Sloboda” in Šabac on February, 12th and 13th 2026.</span></p> 14:41:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12755 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260210-delegacija-rosstata-posetila-rzs-radi-unapredjenja-saradnje-u-oblasti-digitalne-transformacije-zvanicne-statistike/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) hosted an official delegation from the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) in Belgrade from 4 to 5 February, with the objective of strengthening institutional cooperation and exchanging expertise in the modernization and digital transformation of official statistics.</p> 09:35:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12734 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260204-radionica-o-evaluaciji-terenskog-rada-u-anketi-o-potrebama-za-podacima-na-lokalnom-nivou/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Within the project EU4SORS – Development of a Modern Statistical System, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is organizing the Workshop “Evaluation of Field Work in the <strong>Survey on the Needs for Data at Local Level</strong>”, which is held from February 3-5, 2026 in Šabac.</p> 14:58:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12725 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260202-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-iv-kvartal-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 4^th quarter of 2025, real GDP increased by 2.2% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.<br /><br />The calculation of quarterly GDP for the 4^th quarter 2025, which is more detailed and compiled at lower levels of aggregation, will be published in statistical release <em>Quarterly GDP in the Republic of Serbia</em> on March 2, 2026.</p> 10:36:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12724 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260130-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-decembar-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - December 2025 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 84541.6 million - which was an increase of 12.3% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 74927.4 million - which was an increase of 7.7% compared to the same period last year.</p> 12:20:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12721 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260130-turisticki-promet-decembar-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in December 2025, compared to December 2024, number of tourist arrivals was by 0.4 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 1.9 % lower.<br /><br />In December 2025, compared to December 2024, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 5.0% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 0.5% greater.</p> 18:13:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12722 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20260126-delegacija-republickog-zavoda-za-statistiku-u-zvanicnoj-poseti-centralnom-zavodu-za-statistiku-madjarske/ <p style="text-align: justify;">A delegation of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia visited the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (HCSO). The delegation consisted of acting director <strong>Branko Josipović</strong>, assistant director of the Department for the dissemination and integration of administrative sources <strong>Olja Musić</strong>, and acting assistant director of the Development department <strong>Nevena Mitrović</strong>.</p> 12:45:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12711 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251230-ekonomska-kretanja-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total economic activity of the Republic of Serbia in 2025, measured by the real movements of the Gross domestic product (GDP), was estimated to made growth of 2.0% when related to 2024.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2025 gross fixed capital formation recorded the real growth equalling 0.9% in comparison to 2024.</p> 10:09:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12690 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251230-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-novembar-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - November 2025 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 76960.6 million - which was an increase of 11.4% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 68437.9 million - which was an increase of 7.6% compared to the same period last year.</p> 12:37:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12681 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251230-turisticki-promet-novembar-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in November 2025, compared to November 2024, number of tourist arrivals was by 4.4 % lower, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 4.3 % lower.<br /><br />In November 2025, compared to November 2024, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 4.2% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 4.4% lower.</p> 12:37:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12689 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251223-pametni-podaci-za-pametne-odluke-inovativni-it-pristup-statistici-na-lokalnom-nivou/ <p style="text-align: justify;">From 22 to 24 December 2025, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is organizing the workshop “Smart Data for Smart Decisions: Innovative IT Approach to Statistics at Local Level”.<br /><br />The workshop is realized within the subcomponent Decision-Making Support System at Local Level (DMSS LL), which is part of the project “EU4SORS – Development of a Modern Statistical System”. The Project is carried out by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia with the financial support of the European Union, through IPA 2022 Programme, aiming at strengthening the capacities of the statistical system of Serbia in providing advanced analytical solutions.</p> 09:55:37 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12675 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250924-ehis-istrazivanje-zdravlja-stanovnistva-srbije-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, in cooperation with the Institute of Public Health of Serbia and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia, has started preparations for the implementation of the Serbian National Health Survey 2025.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This survey is being conducted for the fifth time in the Republic of Serbia, and the third time according to the methodology of the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Serbian National Health Survey, including field implementation, will be conducted during the period October−December 2025.</p> 10:49:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12439 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251212-zakon-o-zvanicnoj-statisitci/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The new </span><a href="/media/412316/law-on-official-statistics-eng-version.pdf" target="_blank" title="Law on official statistics .ENG version.pdf"><u>Law on Official Statistics</u></a><span>, adopted by the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia on December 3</span>^rd<span>, 2025, enters into force today. The new Law on Official Statistics continues to improve the quality, reliability and accessibility of statistical data, aligns it with European standards, strengthens the professional independence of the institution, and ensures a high level of confidential information protection.</span></p> 07:16:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12668 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250910-mics7-od-15-septembra-do-15-decembra-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (<strong>MICS7</strong>), dealing with the situation of children, women and households, is starting in 136 municipalities on September 15.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">SORS interviewers will visit more than 10 000 households and conduct the interview face to face with the members of the selected households. Field work will last until December 2025.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">We kindly ask the citizens selected in the sample for this survey to welcome the interviewers and answer their questions. </p> 13:46:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12369 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251210-instruktaza/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the scope of preparation activities for the </span><strong>Survey of Adult Skills<span> </span></strong><span>that will be realised in 2026 on December 10 in the premises of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, the training of field interviewers is completed. </span></p> 15:21:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12655 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251205-eu4sors-vrdnik/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Within the project EU4SORS – Development of a Modern Statistical System the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia presented the key activities and new digital solutions supporting decision-making at local level and announced the survey on data necessary for decision-making at local level in economic, social and environmental spheres to be carried out from December 8-24, 2025.</p> 13:27:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12641 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251205-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iii-kvartal-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2025 increased by 3.1 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2025, the increase of 1% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 11.8% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2025, the decrease of 3.5% was noted.</span></p> 10:07:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12639 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251204-indikatori-inovativnih-aktivnosti-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The share of business entities with at least one type of innovation is 51.03%. More than 48% of large business entities are innovative, about 58% of medium-sized business entities, while among small business entities about 67% are innovative.</p> 14:55:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12636 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251201-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-3-tromesecje-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2025, relative to the same quarter 2024, increased by 2.6% at current prices. Comparing the first nine months 2025 with the same period 2024, turnover noted increase of 5.6% at current prices.</p> 10:06:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12634 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251201-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-3-tromesecje-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2025, relative to the same period 2024,increased by 5.7% at current prices.</p> 09:56:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12633 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/2025118-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-oktobar-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - October 2025 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 69861.8 million - which was an increase of 11.4% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 62303.3 million - which was an increase of 8.0% compared to the same period last year.</p> 09:41:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12627 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251128-turisticki-promet-oktobar-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in October 2025, compared to October 2024, number of tourist arrivals was by 5.1 % lower, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 5.6 % lower.<br /><br />In October 2025, compared to October 2024, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 4.5% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 6.7% lower.</p> 11:44:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12628 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251119-republika-kirgistan-napreduje-u-digitalizaciji-drzavne-uprave-ist-veb-cawi-integrisan-u-postojece-ist-desktop-okruzenje/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The IST Team is proud to announce that the <strong>National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic (NSC KG)</strong> has officially launched <strong>IST Web</strong> into full production on 30 November 2025, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition to electronic reporting. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ_DUkmD2Ou/?img_index=1&amp;igsh=MTBodm9ndGN5Zm1rdw==" target="_blank">The announcement</a> was published on NSC’s official Instagram channel.</p> 15:10:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12624 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/2051114-od-raspolozivih-do-potrebnih-indikatora-za-efikasno-planiranje-i-odlucivanje-na-lokalnom-nivou/ <p style="text-align: justify;">From November 12-14, 2025 the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is organizing a workshop “From Available to Necessary Indicators for Efficient Planning and Decision Making on Local Level ”.</p> 14:19:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12607 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251112-medjunarodni-forum-o-digitalnoj-transformaciji/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Representatives of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia participated in the international forum “Digital Transformation of National Statistical Systems”, held in Astana from 7–8 November 2025. The two-day event gathered heads and experts of national statistical offices and international organizations to exchange experiences on the role of digitalization in modern statistics.</span><span> </span></p> 08:51:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12605 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251107-radionica-razvoj-informacionog-sistema-o-trzistu-rada-trziste-rada-info-uspesno-realizovana-u-sapcu/ <p style="text-align: justify;">From November 4-6 November, 2025 the workshop “Development of the Labour Market Information System – Labour Market Info” was successfully held in Šabac. The workshop was organized within the project EU4SORS – Development of a Modern Statistical System, Financed by the funds of the European Union within the IPA 2022 Programme.</p> 11:59:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12570 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251029-predstavnici-rzs-a-na-medjunarodnoj-radionici/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Representatives of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia participated in the international workshop <strong>"UN Handbook on Surveys of Households and Individuals: From Knowledge to Action"</strong>, which was held from 22 to 24 October 2025 in the Chinese city of Xi'an. </span></p> 14:51:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12557 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251008-istrazivanje-o-zadovoljstvu-korisnika-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is conducting a User Satisfaction Survey from October 8 to 31, 2025. Your opinions, suggestions, and feedback will help us improve the quality of our work, and we would be very grateful if you could take the time to complete the questionnaire.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">You can fill in the questionnaire at the following link – <a href="https://pod2.stat.gov.rs/ZK2025/DataEntry/Start.aspx">User Satisfaction Survey</a></p> 14:28:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12507 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251031-turisticki-promet-septembar-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in September 2025, compared to September 2024, number of tourist arrivals was by 1.0 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 1.1 % greater.<br /><br />In September 2025, compared to September 2024, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was on the same level while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 2.2% greater.</p> 11:16:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12563 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251031-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-iii-kvartal-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 3^rd quarter of 2025, real GDP increased by 2.0% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.<br /><br />The calculation of quarterly GDP for the 3^rd quarter 2025, which is more detailed and compiled at lower levels of aggregation, will be published in statistical release <em>Quarterly GDP in the Republic of Serbia</em> on December 1, 2025.</p> 10:04:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12564 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251031-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-septembar-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - September 2025 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 62126.0 million - which was an increase of 11.4% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 55668.2 million - which was an increase of 8.5% compared to the same period last year.</p> 09:44:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12562 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251024-predstavnici-zavoda-za-statistiku-republike-srbije-na-110-dgins-konferenciji-u-splitu/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Representatives of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia participated in the 110th DGINS Conference (Directeurs Généraux des Instituts Nationaux de Statistique), held on 22–23 October 2025 in Split, Croatia.</p> 10:51:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12543 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251017-svetski-dan-statistike/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>“Driving Change with Quality Statistics and Data for Everyone” </strong>is the slogan of this year’s, fourth World Statistics Day.<strong> </strong></p> <p>In order to raise awareness of the importance and role of official statistics in modern society, the United Nations General Assembly established 20 October as World Statistics Day in 2010. Since then, every five years, statistical institutions, universities and international organizations around the world have organized numerous activities on this day – campaigns, lectures, workshops and public events – to highlight the key role of statistics in decision-making, public policies development and citizens’ life quality improvement.</p> 12:26:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12536 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251015-poseta-predstavnika-pokrajinskog-zavoda-za-statistiku-provincije-zedjijang/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On Tuesday, 14 October 2025, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia had the honour of welcoming a high-level delegation from the Zhejiang Provincial Bureau of Statistics — a department-level institution operating under the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province.</p> 08:52:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12531 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20251001-odrzana-interna-radionica-posvecena-razvoju-informacionog-sistema-o-trzistu-rada/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>As part of the <em>EU4SORS project</em> - <em>Development of a modern statistical system</em>, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) organized the internal workshop devoted to the development of the labour market information system (DMSS -LMIS), the so-called <em>Labor Market Info.</em></span></p> 11:18:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12483 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250926-medjunarodni-statisticki-forum-zajednice-nezavisnih-drzava-odrzan-u-azerbejdzanu/ <p style="text-align: justify;">From September 24 to 26, 2025, Baku, Azerbaijan hosted the 3rd International Statistical Forum of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) under the theme “Prospects of Statistics: International Projects.”</p> 07:47:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12479 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250930-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-avgust-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - August 2025 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 54642.2 million - which was an increase of 10.8% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 49272.8 million - which was an increase of 8.3% compared to the same period last year.</p> 14:18:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12466 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250930-turisticki-promet-avgust-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in August 2025, compared to August 2024, number of tourist arrivals was by 0.3 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 0.2 % lower.<br /><br />In August 2025, compared to August 2024, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was on the same level while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 0.5% lower.</p> 14:29:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12467 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250922-poseta-drzavnom-statistickom-komitetu-azerbejdzanske-republike-produktivne-diskusije-o-buducoj-saradnji/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Mr. Branko Josipović, Acting Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS), and Ms. Nevena Mitrović, Acting Assistant Director of the Development Department at SORS, visited the State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan.</span></p> 07:31:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12472 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250929-napredak-u-pracenju-indikatora-odrzivog-razvoja-u-oblasti-zivotne-sredine-u-republici-srbiji/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>We are pleased to announce the release of the latest thematic publication in the series </span><em>Progress in Monitoring Environment-Related SDG Indicators in the Republic of Serbia</em><span>. This 2025 edition presents the key findings on Serbia’s progress in tracking 93 environment-related indicators identified by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), reflecting significant advances in data availability, institutional cooperation, and further alignment with the 2030 Agenda.</span></p> 11:51:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12464 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250926-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-i-polugodiste-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of transported passengers in the first six months of 2025, relative to the same period 2024, decreased by 7.7%, whereof number of passengers in domestic transport decreased by 8.0% and in international transport, by 4.6%.<span>Goods transported in the first half of 2025 remained unchanged, relative to the same period 2024. Regarding the same period, expressed in tkm, operations volume increased by 2.0%.</span></p> 08:28:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12461 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250919-radionica-statistika-za-bolje-odluke-potencijal-za-opstine-gradove-i-privredu-bg/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>As part of the project "EU4SORS - Development of a modern statistical system", the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SOS) organized the third workshop in Belgrade under the title "Statistics for better decisions: potential for municipalities, cities and the economy".</span></p> 10:54:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12430 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250915-razvoj-sistema-za-podrsku-donosenju-odluka-na-nacionalnom-nivou/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span>In Vrnjačka Banja, from 8 to 12 September 2025, a workshop was held within the project “EU4SORS – Development of a Modern Statistical System.”</span></strong><span><br />The workshop gathered representatives of public administration, chambers of commerce, and the academic community, with the aim of developing the Decision-Making Support System at national level.<br /><br /></span></p> 14:20:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12388 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250912-radionica-unece-o-modernizaciji-statistickog-zakonodavstva/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Belgrade, 9–10 September 2025</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, in cooperation with UNECE, hosted the UNECE Workshop on Modernizing Statistical Legislation at Microsoft’s new premises in Novi Beograd. The event gathered over 60 participants from across the globe, including representatives of national statistical offices, academia, and international organizations, and was also broadcast online.</p> 09:07:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12372 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250912-konferencija-na-visokom-nivou-prosirenje-eu-uloga-uporedivih-i-pouzdanih-zvanicnih-statistika/ <p style="text-align: justify;">11–12 September 2025, Hotel “Bulgaria”, Burgas, Bulgaria</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">On the occasion of its 145th anniversary, the National Statistical Institute of Bulgaria (NSI), in cooperation with Eurostat, organised the High-Level Conference<span> </span><em>“EU Enlargement: The Role of Comparable and Reliable Official Statistics”</em><span> </span>on 11–12 September 2025 in Burgas.</p> 09:37:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12380 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250909-razvoj-sistema-za-podrsku-donosenju-odluka-na-nacionalnom-nivou/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In Vrnjačka Banja, from 8 to 12 September 2025, within the framework of the project </span><strong>“EU4SORS – Development of a Modern Statistical System”</strong><span>, a workshop titled “Development of Decision-making System at National Level” was held.</span></p> 10:54:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12359 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250905-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-ii-kvartal-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2025 increased by 1.5 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2025, the increase of 7.8% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 16.3% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2025, the increase of 13% was noted.</span></p> 10:34:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12355 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250905-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-ii-kvartal-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2025 decreased by 6.3%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 3.2%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad decreased by 12.4%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 6.7%, Hungary, 5.0% and Austria, 4.2%.</p> 10:45:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12356 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250903-geocensus-portal/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has launched a new GeoCensus portal, an interactive geoportal that provides access to the basic data from the 2022 Census of Population, Households, and Dwellings, as well as the 2023 Agricultural Census.</span></p> 09:21:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12352 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250901-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-2-tromesecje-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2025, relative to the same period 2024, de<span>creased</span> by 12.5% at current prices.</p> 07:46:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12345 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250901-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-2-tromesecje-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2025, relative to the same quarter 2024, increased by 10.3% at current prices.</p> 07:54:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12346 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250829-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-jul-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - July 2025 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 48235.8 million - which was an increase of 11.6% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 43749.8 million - which was an increase of 9.5% compared to the same period last year.</p> 20:56:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12337 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250829-turisticki-promet-jul-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in July 2025, compared to July 2024, number of tourist arrivals was by 0.7 % lower, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 2.1 % lower.<br /><br />In July 2025, compared to July 2024, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 2.9% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 1.2% lower.</p> 21:10:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12338 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250829-naucnoistrazivacka-i-razvojna-delatnost/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Total expenditures for research and development activities (R&amp;D) in 2024 amounted to over RSD 90 billion RSD (90,580,802 in thousands), and their participation in GDP amounts 0,94%.</span></p> 09:45:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12341 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250828-odgovorna-i-pravna-lica-ucinioci-privrednih-prestupa-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2024, for the perpetrators of economic violations, the number of reported responsible persons increased by 37% and number of responsible legal entities increased by 42%, compared with 2023, while the number of convicted responsible persons in legal entities decreased by 3%, and the number of convicted legal entities increased by 1%.</p> 15:30:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12329 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250828-radionica-podaci-za-lokalni-nivo/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) organizing an evaluation workshop titled </span><strong>“Local-level Data – Basis for Data-informed Decision-making“</strong><span>, which will be held from </span><strong>27 tо 29 August 2025</strong><strong> </strong><span>in the</span><strong> </strong><strong>Hotel Zepter in Vrnja</strong><strong>č</strong><strong>ka Banja.</strong></p> 22:57:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12330 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190916-cene-stanova-novogradnje-i-polugodiste-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Sale of dwellings of new construction in the Republic of Serbia in the first half of 2019 was registered in 68 municipalities/ cities. Average area of sold dwellings of new construction in the Republic of Serbia amounted to 53 m². Average prices of new construction dwellings ranged from 42 693 per m²in Tutin up to 345 499 RSD in Belgrade municipality Savski venac.</p> 09:22:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7506 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250731-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-jun-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - June 2025 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 40816.3 million - which was an increase of 11.4% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 37406.5 million - which was an increase of 10.4% compared to the same period last year.</p> 10:37:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12321 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250731-turisticki-promet-jun-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in June 2025, compared to June 2024, number of tourist arrivals was by 1.0 % lower, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 2.8 % lower.<br /><br />In June 2025, compared to June 2024, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 3.4% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 2.0% lower.</p> 10:51:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12322 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250731-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-ii-kvartal-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 2^nd quarter of 2025, real GDP increased by 2.0% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.<br /><br />The calculation of quarterly GDP for the 2^nd quarter 2025, which is more detailed and compiled at lower levels of aggregation, will be published in statistical release <em>Quarterly GDP in the Republic of Serbia</em> on September 1, 2025.</p> 09:55:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12323 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250717-preliminarna-lista-izabranih-kanidata-za-mics7-istrazivanje/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>After termination of all the phases of candidate selection for field work for МICS7 survey, SORS publishes <a href="https://pod2.stat.gov.rs/micslisteP/lista/index" target="_blank"><u>the preliminary scaling list of the members of the teams</u></a> that will conduct the survey.<br /><br /></span><span>Objections to the formed list may be transmitted to presidents of commissions at the</span> <span>e-mail addresses</span> provided <a data-id="12291" href="/media/406571/email-adrese-za-prigovore.docx" target="_blank" title="Email adrese za prigovore.docx"><u>in the document</u></a>.</p> 10:57:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12289 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250725-konacna-lista-kandidata-izabranih-za-mics7-istrazivanje/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the <u><a href="https://pod2.stat.gov.rs/micslistakonacna/lista/index#page-1" target="_blank">final list</a></u></span> of the selected candidates/members of the teams that will conduct the MICS7 survey from 15 September to 15 December 2025. The final ranking list has been formed after the all the phases of the selection and interviews with the candidates.</p> 09:18:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12302 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250709-rang-lista-kandidata-za-istrazivanja-visestrukih-pokazatelja-mics7/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes <a href="https://pod2.stat.gov.rs/micsliste/lista/index" target="_blank"><u>the rating scale of candidates</u></a> who are invited to take over documentation, take computer skills test (only for interviewers) and be interviewed for engagement in field work for Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey - MICS7. </p> 09:50:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12278 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250716-punoletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in 2024, the procedure upon criminal reports was completed for 73 590 adult perpetrators of criminal offenses, which is 1% less than in 2023. 24 835 adult persons were convicted, which is 8% less than the previous year.</p> 13:59:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12288 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250716-maloletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of crime reports against juvenile perpetrators of criminal offences in 2024 was 2 724, i.e. increase by 5% relative to 2023. 1 786 motions for pronouncing sanctions were submitted, i.e. decreased by 5%, while number of sentenced juveniles was 1 375, being also the decreased of 5% relative to 2023.</p> 13:52:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12287 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250715-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-konacni-podaci-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-December 2024 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 75301.9 million - which was an increase of 6.4% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 69547.6 million - which was an increase of 6.2% compared to the same period last year.</p> 09:33:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12282 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250701-obavestenje-za-javnost-revizija-podataka-o-izvozu-za-2024-godinu-i-prva-cetiri-meseca-2025-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">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.<br /><br />During regular checking and analysis, SORS services have established that <strong>data on exports of goods from free zones are not fully covered in </strong>preliminary results. This is due to the introduction of two new customs procedures, which have reflected on recording data in the customs system.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 14:35:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12269 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250616-direktor-branko-josipovic-prisustvuje-sajmu-ces-2025-u-zenevi-i-potpisuje-memorandum-o-razumevanju-sa-kazahstanom/ <p style="text-align: justify;">At the 73rd plenary session of the Conference of European Statisticians (CES 2025) held in Geneva, Branko Josipović, Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, participated in high-level discussions with leaders of national and international statistical systems.</p> 09:56:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12225 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250630-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-maj-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - May 2025 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 33746.0 million - which was an increase of 10.7% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 31243.1 million - which was an increase of 10.9% compared to the same period last year.</p> 12:09:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12259 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250630-turisticki-promet-maj-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">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.<br /><br />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.</p> 12:51:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12260 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250627-budzetska-izdvajanja-za-nauku-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2024, RSD 38 996 571 thousand of budget funds were spent for research and development (R&amp;D) activities in the Republic of Serbia, which is an increase of 22.7% compared to the previous year, 2023.<br /><br />The share of total budgetary funds for R&amp;D in GDP reached 0.4% in 2024.</p> 14:24:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12249 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250627-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-2023-i-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of transported passengers in international transport in 2024, relative to the previous year, increased by 8.0%. In the observed period, domestic transport of passengers saw also an increase of 2.3%, which influenced the growth of the total number of passengers carried by 2.9%. The total performance in 2024, expressed in pkm, increased by 6.9%, which resulted from an increase in the performance of the domestic transport of passengers by 5.7%, and that of the international transport by 7.6%.</p> 10:12:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12254 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250626-ljudski-resursi-u-nauci-i-tehnologiji-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Human resources in science and technology are people aged 15-74 who have either completed higher education or are employed in the fields of science and technology as researchers, engineers, professional associates or technicians. According to the results of the Labor Force Survey (LFS), in 2024 in the Republic of Serbia there were 1 160 000 people who meet some of the above conditions, of which 55% are women.</p> 14:19:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12248 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250624-najava-javnog-poziva-za-anketare-za-istrazivanje-visestrukih-pokazatelja-mics7-multiple-indicator-cluster-survey/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and</span> <span>UNICEF in Serbia, with the support of the United Nations Population Fund </span>(UNFPA), will carriy out the seventh cycle of the <strong>Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey -</strong> <strong><span>MICS</span></strong><strong>7 </strong>in the period from 15 September to 15 December 2025.</p> 15:19:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12247 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250624-radionica-podaci-za-lokalni-nivo-u-fokusu-od-podataka-do-odluke/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) organises a workshop titled <strong>“Data for Local Level in Focus – from Data to Decision “</strong>, held from <strong>23 tо 25 June 2025</strong> in the  <strong>Hotel Zepter in Vrnjacka Banja</strong>.</p> 09:33:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12241 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250618-globalni-prelazak-na-pametniju-statistiku-global-shift-towards-smarter-statistics-ucesce-direktora-rzs-a-na-medjunarodnom-panelu-na-visokom-nivou-na-peterburskom-ekonomskom-forumu-spief-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Today, the global demand for high-quality, real-time data is outpacing supply. As the volume and complexity of information continue to grow, technological innovation has become a key driver in transforming statistical systems. These systems are being pushed to deliver faster, more reliable data while reducing the burden on respondents. Achieving this requires close cooperation between governments, the scientific community, and the business sector.</p> 10:22:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12229 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250611-istrazivanje-visestrukih-pokazatelja-mics-multiple-indicator-cluster-survey/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>UNICEF in Serbia and the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia have begun preparations for the implementation of the </span><strong>seventh cycle of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS).</strong><span><span> </span>The seventh cycle of MICS in Serbia, including field implementation, will be conducted during 2025.</span></p> 10:17:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12210 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250423-informacija-o-terenskim-aktivnostima-za-sedmi-krug-mics-istrazivanja/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period from 5th to 31st May 2025, SORS associates will conduct mapping and listing of households on the territory of the Republic of Serbia. In the selected enumeration areas, all facilities and all households living in that territory will be recorded. Special attention will be paid to households that have at least one child under the age of five.</p> 09:20:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12141 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250606-obuka-anketara-i-kontrolora-za-pilot-istrazivanje/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, with financial assistance from the European Union, is implementing the </span><strong>EU4SORS project - Development of Modern Statistical System</strong><span>, with Special Focus on Decision Making Support System at Local Level (DMSS LL).</span><span> </span></p> 09:31:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12186 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250606-sednica-savet-za-koordinaciju-aktivnosti-i-mera-za-rast-bdp-a/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Branko Josipović, Acting Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, participated in the session of the Council for Coordination of Activities and Measures for GDP Growth, which was held today at the Government of the Republic of Serbia. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Based on statistical and other current indicators, the Council analyzes the results of all branches of the economy every month and continuously works on measures that affect GDP growth.</p> 09:36:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12188 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250606-stete-u-sumama-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total damages in state forests of the Republic of Serbia in 2024, expressed in timber volume, amounted to 181 544 m3, out of which, about 37 600 m3 were damages caused by man.</p> 11:32:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12190 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250606-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-i-kvartal-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2025 increased by 3.9%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 6.1%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 2.0%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 6.2%, Austria, 4.2%, and Hungary, 3.7%.</span></p> 11:10:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12189 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250605-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-i-kvartal-2025-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the first</span><span> </span><span>quarter of 2025 increased by 6% relative to the same period of the previous year. In the Information and Communication Sector operating income were increased by 8.7% relative to the same period of the previous year.</span></p> 09:25:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12174 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250604-sastanak-sa-delegacijom-mmf/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Branko Josipović, Acting Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, attended the meeting between the representatives of the IMF Mission to Serbia, led by Annette Kjobe, the new Head of the Mission, and the President of the Republic of Serbia. Macroeconomic developments and continuation of the reforms that are crucial for economic stability were discussed at the meeting.</p> 10:46:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12183 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250603-potpisan-sporazum-o-sardnji-sa-ministarstvom-nauke-tehnoloskog-razvoja-i-inovacija/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Branko Josipović, Acting Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, and Academician Bela Balint, Minister of Science, Technological Development and Innovation, signed a Cooperation Agreement on June 3, 2025, which will serve as the basis for further joint activities. The aim of the agreement is to improve the systematic approach to the processing and exchange of data of importance for scientific research and innovation activities. </span></p> 10:20:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12175 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250602-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-1-tromesecje-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2025, relative to the same period 2024, decreased by 7.5% at current prices and decreased by 2.6% at constant prices.</p> 13:39:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12171 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250602-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-1-tromesecje-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in 2025, relative to the same period 2024, increased by 4.5% at current prices.</p> 13:45:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12172 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250530-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-april-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - April 2025 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 26525.1 million - which was an increase of 9.0% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 24845.0 million - which was an increase of 10.6% compared to the same period last year.</p> 15:02:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12168 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250530-turisticki-promet-april-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in April 2025, compared to April 2024, number of tourist arrivals was by 8.5 % lower, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 10.8 % lower.<br /><br />In April 2025, compared to April 2024, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 20.4 % lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 0.4% greater.</p> 17:43:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12169 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250530-seca-drveta-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Volume of works, related to felling timber in the Republic of Serbia in 2024, compared to the previous year, decreased by 8%, in Beogradski region, it increased by 13%, in region Vojvodine, it increased by 6%, in Region Šumadije i Zapadne Srbije, the decrease of 8% was noted, and in Region Južne i Istočne Srbije, the volume of works decreased by 18%. Total felled timber volume in 2024 was about 3.1 million m3. The greatest part of it, about 1.6 million m3 (51%) was used as fuel wood. Gross felled timber volume in and outside state forests was about 2.6 million m3, while it amounted to about 430 000 m3 in and outside private forests.</p> 10:41:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12170 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241018-projekcijestanovnistva-rs-2022-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is publishing the results of population projections for the period 2022–2052, presented by age and sex, both for the total population of the Republic of Serbia and by regions, areas, and municipalities/cities. The projections were made in thirty-two variants, obtained by combining different hypotheses about fertility, mortality, and migration.</span></p> 14:35:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11748 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250430-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-mart-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - March 2025 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 18479.6 million - which was an increase of 4.1% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 17587.2 million - which was an increase of 7.7% compared to the same period last year.</p> 13:42:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12154 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250430-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-i-kvartal-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 1^st quarter of 2025, real GDP increased by 2.0% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.<br /><br />The calculation of quarterly GDP for the 1^st quarter 2025, which is more detailed and compiled at lower levels of aggregation, will be published in statistical release <em>Quarterly GDP in the Republic of Serbia</em> on June 2, 2025.</p> 14:48:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12155 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250430-turisticki-promet-mart-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in March 2025, compared to March 2024, number of tourist arrivals was by 11.1 % lower, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 14.6 % lower.<br /><br />In March 2025, compared to March 2024, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 22.8 % lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 5.4% lower.</p> 14:52:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12156 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250429-radionica-za-mics/ <p style="text-align: justify;">As part of the preparatory activities for the seventh round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7), the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS), in cooperation with UNICEF, organized a training on household listing and mapping. The training took place at the premises of the SORS from April 23 to 26, 2025.</p> 11:28:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12143 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250331-publikacija-popis-za-pocetnike/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is publishing the fourth special publication "Census for the Beginners" based on the results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings.</span></p> 13:56:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12119 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250318-konferencija-popis-poljoprivrede-2023-rezultati-i-perspektive/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has organized the conference "2023 Agricultural Census - Results and Perspectives" in Zlatibor from 18 to 21 March 2025</p> 13:47:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12064 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250331-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-februar-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - February 2025 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 11533.9 million - which was an increase of 0.1% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 11110.1 million - which was an increase of 4.7% compared to the same period last year.</p> 14:45:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12121 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250331-turisticki-promet-februar-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in February 2025, compared to February 2024, number of tourist arrivals was by 3.2 % lower, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 5.4 % lower.<br /><br />In February 2025, compared to February 2024, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 15.5 % lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 8.1% greater.</p> 17:41:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12123 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250328-popis-2022-tematske-studije/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes 12 thematic studies based on the results of 2022 Population, Households and Dwellings Census. The authors of the studies are eminent experts from various scientific fields.</span></p> 07:49:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12115 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250321-ulaz-izlaz-i-tranzit-drumskih-teretnih-vozila/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2024, 949 822 freight road vehicles exited from the territory of the Republic of Serbia over international road border crossings and 10 483 tons of goods were exported. Relative to 2023, the number of freight road vehicles in exit increased by 3.3% and the quantity of exported goods increased by 4.8%.</p> 11:25:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12103 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250321-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The number of road motor vehicles and trailers registered in 2024 in the Republic of Serbia recorded increase relative to the number of registered vehicles in 2023, by 4.0%. Increase was noted regarding all registered road motor vehicles and trailers.</span></p> 11:21:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12102 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250311-konferencija-sinergija-statistike-i-nauke-nova-dimenzija-popisnih-podataka/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia organized the conference "Synergy of Statistics and Science - A New Dimension of the Census Data" in Zlatibor from 11 to 14 March 2025.</span></p> 14:05:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12045 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250314-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-januar-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January 2025 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 5356.0 million - which was an increase of 0.6% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 5182.9 million - which was an increase of 6.4% compared to the same period last year.</p> 09:52:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12043 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250307-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iv-kvartal-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter 2024 increased by 12.0%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 32.2%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 0.3%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Romania, 6.1%, Germany, 5.8%, and Hungary, 4.4%.</span></p> 12:05:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12044 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250305-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iv-kvartal-2024-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2024 increased by 6.3 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2024, the increase of 9.2% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 11.6% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2024, the increase of 25.5% was noted.</span></p> 13:13:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12042 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250226-konferencija-mapa-puta-i-akcioni-plan-za-sprovodjenje-popisa-2031/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia organized the Conference entitled "Roadmap and Action Plan for 2031 Census Implementation" from 26^th to 28^th February 2025 in Vrnjačka Banja.</p> 11:57:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12038 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250303-potpisan-sporazum-o-saradnji-sa-poverenikom-za-zastitu-ravnopravnosti/ <p style="text-align: justify;">At the meeting between representatives of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and Tatjana Prijić, Assistant Commissioner for Protection of Equality in the Sector for the Promotion of Equality, Cooperation and Projects, held on March 3, 2025, cooperation in the exchange of expert knowledge and data was agreed.</p> 11:47:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12035 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250228-potpisan-sporazum-o-saradnji-sa-ministarstvom-kulture-republike-srbije/ <p style="text-align: justify;">At the meeting between the representatives of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and the Acting Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Slavica Jelača, agreed was the cooperation aimed at the expert knowledge and data exchange.<br /><br />On that occasion, a Cooperation Agreement was also signed, presenting a solid foundation for future joint work.</p> 11:37:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12032 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241227-koriscenje-vremena/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia releases the publication "Time Use in the Republic of Serbia, 2021/2022", which was prepared based on the data from the Time Use Survey (TUS). The survey was conducted in the territory of the Republic of Serbia and lasted one year, from 5 April 2021 to the end of April 2022.</span></p> 07:35:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11881 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250303-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-4-tromesecje-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2024, relative to the same period 2023, increased by 6.6% at current prices. Comparing 2024 with 2023, turnover noted increase of 4.4% at current prices.</p> 13:07:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12022 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250228-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-4-tromesecje-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in 2024, relative to 2023, increased by  1.3% at current prices, and decreased by 0.8 % at constant prices.</p> 16:33:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12020 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250228-turisticki-promet-januar-2025/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in January 2025, compared to January 2024, number of tourist arrivals was by 16.1 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 16.7 % greater.<br /><br />In January 2025, compared to January 2024, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 15.1 % greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 18.6% greater.</p> 16:48:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12021 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250219-potpisan-sporazum-o-saradnji-sa-fiskalnim-savetom/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, a meeting of the representatives of the Fiscal Council and the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia was held.<br /><br />On behalf of the Fiscal Council, the meeting was attended by Blagoje Paunović, the President of the Fiscal Council, Danko Brčerević, the Chief Economist of the institution, Slobodan Minić, Special Advisor, and Marko Milanović, Special Advisor.</p> 16:13:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/12017 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/29250225-potpisan-sporazum-o-saradnji-sa-republickim-sekretarijatom-za-javne-politike/ <p style="text-align: justify;">A meeting was held between the representatives of the Republic Public Policy Secretariat (RPPS) and the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS).<br /><br />On behalf of the RPPS, the meeting was attended by the Director Bojana Tošić and Dijana Ilić Zogović, Assistant Director of the Sector for Planning System, Coordination, Development and Improvement of Public Policies.</p> 13:28:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11987 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250219-radionica-upotreba-administrativnih-izvora-podataka-u-proizvodnji-statistike-poljoprivrede/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia organized a three-day workshop for users of statistical data in Šabac (19.02-21.02.2025) entitled "Use of administrative data sources in the production of agricultural statistics", as part of the post-census activities of the IPA 2018 project.</p> 12:49:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11975 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250224-potpisan-sporazum-o-saradnji-sa-privrednom-komorom-srbije/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On February 24, 2025, a meeting was held on the premises of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce (SCC) between the representatives of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS),  Ms. Jelena Vasić, PhD, Head of the Center for Strategic Analysis, Analytics, Planning and Publications, who represented the SCC.</p> 10:35:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11972 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250220-potpisan-sporazum-o-saradnji-sa-nacionalnom-akademijom-za-javnu-upravu/ <p style="text-align: justify;">At the meeting between the representatives of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and the Director of the National Academy for Public Administration, Marina Dražić, a joint cooperation was agreed to improve the public administration system, with each institution contributing through the exchange of expertise and resources.<br /><br /><span>At the end of the meeting, the cooperation agreement was signed, which will improve the efficiency of the work of these two state institutions.</span></p> 10:57:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11967 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250131-odrzana-konferencija-razvoj-sistema-za-podrsku-donosenju-odluka/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The conference "Development of Decision Support Systems" was held at the Mona Plaza Hotel in Belgrade on January 30 and 31, 2025, on the occasion of launching of the project "EU4SORS - Development of a Modern Statistical System", which the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is implementing with the financial support of the European Union, within the IPA 2022 program. This project aims to improve the capacity of the Statistical System of Serbia to provide advanced analytical solutions, as well as further strengthen statistics as a key partner in creating policies based on reliable and comprehensive data.</span></p> 10:48:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11905 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250131-turisticki-promet-decembar-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in December 2024, compared to December 2023, the number of tourist arrivals was by 5.8% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 8.1% greater.<br /><br />In December 2024, compared to December 2023, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 6.8% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 9.2% greater.</p> 09:51:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11904 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250131-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-iv-kvartal-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 4^th quarter of 2024, real GDP increased by 3.3% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.<br /><br />The calculation of quarterly GDP for the 4^th quarter 2024, which is more detailed and compiled at lower levels of aggregation, will be published in statistical release <em>Quarterly GDP in the Republic of Serbia</em> on February 28, 2025.</p> 09:30:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11903 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20250131-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-decembar-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-December 2024 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 73831.8 million - which was an increase of 4.3% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 68189.6 million - which was an increase of 4.1% compared to the same period last year.</p> 12:12:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11901 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241216-detaljne-tablice-mortaliteta/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is publishing the results of the Complete Life Tables for the Republic of Serbia for the period 2021–2023, which were created based on the results of the 2022 Population, Household, and Housing Census and statistical data on the natural population changes during 2021, 2022, and 2023. These tables present the indicators compiled for the total population, by sex and by individual years of age, for the territory of the Republic of Serbia, for the territorial functional units of Serbia – North and Serbia – South, and their constituent regions, as well as at the municipal level.</span></p> 12:17:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11859 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241230-ekonomska-kretanja/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total economic activity of the Republic of Serbia in 2024, measured by the real movements of the Gross domestic product (GDP), was estimated to made the growth of<span> </span>3.9% when related to 2023.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2024 gross fixed capital formation recorded the real growth equalling 9.2% in comparison to 2023.</p> 11:01:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11889 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241230-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-novembar-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-November 2024 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 67738.5 million - which was an increase of 4.5% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 62384.9 million - which was an increase of 3.9% compared to the same period last year.</p> 13:55:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11877 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241230-turisticki-promet-novembar-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in November 2024, compared to November 2023, the number of tourist arrivals was by 11.2% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 6.1% greater.<br /><br />In November 2024, compared to November 2023, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 0.4% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 11.8% greater.</p> 09:59:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11888 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241227-ekonomski-aktivno-stanovnistvo/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on economically active population performing an occupation, by occupation, industry and employment status have been published.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Also, on the 2022 Census website, in the "<span><a href="https://popis2022.stat.gov.rs/en-US/popisni-podaci-eksel-tabele">Tables 2022</a></span>" section, in addition to all the data published so far in Excel format, the following table is also available:<span> </span><strong>Families by type and number of members</strong>, by municipalities and cities.</p> 11:57:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11879 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241226-potpisan-sporazum-o-saradnji/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>On December 26, 2024, on the premises of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, a Cooperation Agreement was signed between the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) and the Office for Dual Education and the National Qualifications Framework (the Office).</span></p> 09:45:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11882 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241213-11-13122024-vrnjacka-banja-radionica-rezultati-simulacije-popisa-na-bazi-administrativnih-registara/ <p style="text-align: justify;">As a part of the post-census activities planned under IPA 2018 Project, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia organized a workshop in Vrnjačka Banja from 11 to 13 December 2024 entitled "Results of the census simulation based on administrative registers, with special focus on the availability and quality of population and housing data".</p> 09:46:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11864 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241218-saradnja-sa-republickim-zavodom-za-statistiku-republike-uzbekistan/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On December 18, the Statistical Office of the Republic Serbia  held an engaging online meeting via videoconference with the Statistical Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan.  <br /><br />This important event marked another step forward in strengthening international cooperation in the field of official statistics.</p> 15:25:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11868 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241205-3-5-decembar-2024-radionica-o-statistickoj-proizvodnji-zasnovanoj-na-metapodacima-2024-unecesrscis-stat/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In a collaborative effort, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS), the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), and the Commonwealth of Independent States Statistical Committee (CIS-STAT) co-hosted the impactful 2024 UNECE/SORS/CIS-STAT Workshop on Metadata Driven Statistical Production. This event took place in Belgrade from December 3rd to 5th, as part of the UNECE Regular Programme for Technical Cooperation (RPTC) for 2024.</p> 10:57:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11848 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241205-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iii-kvartal-2024-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 10.7 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2024, the increase of 0.1% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 10.6% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2024, the increase of 0.3% was noted.</span></p> 11:52:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11847 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241202-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-3-tromesecje-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2024, relative to the same period 2023,decreased by 6.6% at current prices.</p> 13:02:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11835 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241202-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-3-tromesecje-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2024, relative to the same period 2023, increased by 5.8% at current prices. Comparing the first nine months of 2024 with the same period in 2023, turnover noted increase by 3.6% at current prices.</p> 13:08:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11836 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241202-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iii-kvartal-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2024 decreased by 1.0%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 0.1%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad decreased by 1.5%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Austria, 8.3%, Germany, 7.3% and in Hungary, 4.7%.</p> 10:42:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11838 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241129-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-oktobar-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-October 2024 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 61625.5 million - which was an increase of 4.8% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 56661.5 million - which was an increase of 4.1% compared to the same period last year.</p> 15:07:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11831 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241129-turisticki-promet-oktobar-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in October 2024, compared to October 2023, the number of tourist arrivals was by 1.9% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 3.5% lower.<br /><br />In October 2024, compared to October 2023, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 14.6% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 9.7% greater.</p> 12:07:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11832 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241118-odrzana-11-radionica-o-ciljevima-odrzivog-razvoja/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>National Roadmap for statistics for the Sustainable Development Goals</span><span> (SDG)</span><span> was presented at the eleventh </span><span>SDG</span><span> workshop. The workshop was held on November 18, 2024 at Hotel <em>Mercure Belgrade Excelsior</em> in Belgrade</span> <span>and was dedicated to improving the monitoring of progress in achieving the SDG for the Republic of Serbia. The workshop was attended by about 40 participants, representatives of state institutions and civil society organizations.</span></p> 15:02:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11821 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241119-srbija-i-kazahstan-potpisali-protokol-o-saradnji-u-oblasti-razmene-statistickih-podataka-o-uzajamnoj-trgovini/ <p style="text-align: justify;">As a part of the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Serbia, a significant step was taken in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.<br /><br />The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed a Protocol on cooperation in the field of exchange of statistical data on mutual trade.</p> 09:27:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11817 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240925-sabac-radionica-analiza-rezultata-simulacije-popisa-na-bazi-registara-po-opstinama-i-naseljenim-mestima/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In Šabac, from September 25 to 27, 2024, as a part of IPA 2018 Project, organized was a workshop titled "Analysis of the census simulation results based on registers, by municipalities and settlements – Consultations with regional organizational units".</p> 15:02:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11805 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241106-nis-radionica-rezultati-simulacije-popisa-na-bazi-administrativnih-registara-sa-posebnim-osvrtom-na-obuhvat-stanovnistva-i-stanova/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia organized a workshop titled "Results of census simulation based on administrative registers, with special reference to population and dwellings coverage" in Niš from November 6 to 8, 2024, as a part of the post-census activities outlined in IPA 2018 Project.</span></p> 15:18:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11809 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241030-radionica-diseminacija-podataka-statistike-poljoprivrede/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia organized a three-day workshop for users of statistical data entitled "Dissemination of Agricultural Statistics Data" in Vrnjačka Banja (30.10 - 1.11.2024.),  as part of the post-census activities of the IPA 2018 project.</p> 13:40:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11795 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241104-hlg-mos-radionica-o-modernizaciji-zvanicne-statistike-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In a panel discussion, organized by UNECE, at HLG2024 Modernisation Workshop in Geneva, Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/branko-josipovic-6a8777173/">Branko Josipovic</a> joined experts to explore the evolving societal challenges that NSOs must adapt to over the next decade.</p> 13:39:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11783 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241031-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-septembar-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-September 2024 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 54858.5 million - which was an increase of 3.9% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 50489.0 million - which was an increase of 3.6% compared to the same period last year.</p> 09:56:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11778 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241031-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-iii-kvartal-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 3^rd quarter of 2024, real GDP increased by 3.1% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.<br /><br />The calculation of quarterly GDP for the 3^rd quarter 2024, which is more detailed and compiled at lower levels of aggregation, will be published in statistical release <em>Quarterly GDP in the Republic of Serbia</em> on December 2, 2024.</p> 10:16:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11781 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241031-turisticki-promet-septembar-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in September 2024, compared to September 2023, the number of tourist arrivals was by 5.1% lower, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 12.2% lower.<br /><br />In September 2024, compared to September 2023, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 22.4% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 0.5% greater.</p> 14:53:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11779 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240704-saradnja-u-oblasti-rodne-ravnopravnosti/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Branko Josipović, acting director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (<span>SORS)</span> and Tatjana Macura, minister without portfolio, in charge of the field of gender equality, prevention of violence against women and economic and political empowerment of women, held a meeting on July 4, 2024, where cooperation in the field of gender equality was agreed upon.</p> 11:27:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11764 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241018-evropski-dan-statisitke/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Under the following motto "Official statistics, a window for understanding society", the 9^th European Statistics Day is being celebrated.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">However, in order for people to understand statistical data, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) opened a page on the website called Statistics for Beginners in order to celebrate the European Statistics Day.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The goal of this page is to facilitate the use and understanding of statistics both for pupils and students and for all those citizens who are interested in statistics.</p> 13:51:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11747 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241017-saradnja-rzs-a-sa-unhcr-om/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Branko Josipović, Acting Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, and Sufijan Ađali, representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the Republic of Serbia, held a meeting on October 17, 2024, at which it was agreed to intensify cooperation related to the statistical monitoring of forced population migrations.</p> 11:16:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11750 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20241004-misija-medunarodnog-monetarnog-fonda-sa-delegacijom-srbije/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, met today with the delegation of the International Monetary Fund, led by the head of the mission in Serbia, Donal McGettigan. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, Branko Josipović, also participated in the meeting.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 08:47:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11724 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240930-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-avgust-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-August 2024 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 48591.9 million - which was an increase of 3.4% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 44850.6 million - which was an increase of 3.5% compared to the same period last year.</p> 08:37:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11695 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240930-turisticki-promet-avgust-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in August 2024, compared to August 2023, the number of tourist arrivals was by 2.0% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 5.2% lower.<br /><br />In August 2024, compared to August 2023, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 15.1% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 10.6% greater.</p> 08:56:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11696 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240930-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-i-polugodiste-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of transported passengers in the first six months of 2024, relative to the same period 2023, increased by 5.2%, whereof number of passengers in domestic transport increased by 4.4% and in international transport, by 12.7%.</p> 10:54:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11697 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240924-saradnja-rzs-sa-francuskom-agencijom-za-razvoj-afd-na-energetsko-ekonomskom-modeliranju/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of Serbia (SORS) successfully hosted a delegation from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the French Centre for International Research on Environment and Development (CIRED), and RTE International.</p> 12:31:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11660 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240920-1809-2009-2024-softver-otvorenog-koda-u-beogradu/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) hosted a three-day meeting in Belgrade as part of the UNECE project “Open Source for Official Statistics”. The event gathered some of Europe's leading experts in the use of open-source software within official statistics.</p> 13:10:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11650 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240920-1609-20092024-studijska-poseta-jermenski-zavod-za-statistiku/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of Serbia (SORS) organized a study visit for Armenian colleagues to discuss the agricultural census and exchange experiences.</p> 12:46:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11641 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240911-1109-13092024-skup-upravljackih-timova-nacionalnih-instituta-i-strucnjaka-evropskog-statistickog-sistema/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The EFTA Secretariat, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurostat/">Eurostat</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/unece-statistics/">UNECE Statistics</a> organised a high-level seminar in Belgrade, Serbia. Mr Branko Josipovic, SORS Director, opened this important meeting.</p> 12:33:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11638 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240911-bilateralni-sastanak-u-beogradu-sa-predsednikom-nacionalnog-komiteta-za-statistiku-kirgiske-republike/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of Serbia (SORS) recently hosted a bilateral meeting in Belgrade with the Chairman of the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr  <a href="http://stat.gov.kg/kg/kudaibergenov-Baktybek/">Kudaibergenov Baktybek</a>. The discussions centered on strengthening collaboration between the two countries, specifically in the realm of IT innovations.</p> 11:57:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11627 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240905-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-ii-kvartal-2024-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2024 increased by 13.5 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2024, the increase of 12.6% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 12.3% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2024, the increase of 5.6 % was noted.</span></p> 09:14:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11622 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240902-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-ii-kvartal-2024/ <p>The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2024 increased by 7.0%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 9.7%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 4.8%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 7.5%, Hungary, 4.9% and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 4.5%.</p> 09:57:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11614 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240902-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-ii-kvartal-2024/ <p>Of the total number of the first-time registered road motor vehicles and articulated vehicles in the second quarter of 2024, produced in 2024, relative to the total number of registered vehicles, the most represented are trailers and semi-trailers (54.2%), while the smallest share goes to new passenger vehicles (13.9%).</p> 09:52:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11613 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240902-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-2-tromesecje-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first months of 2024, relative to the same period 2023, increased by 2.2% at current prices.</p> 13:08:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11611 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240902-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-2-tromesecje-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2024, relative to the same period 2023, in<span>creased</span> by 35.2% at current prices.</p> 12:58:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11610 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221201-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-3-tromesecje-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2022, relative to the same period 2021,increased by 7.1% at current prices.</p> 10:36:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10476 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240830-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-jul-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-July 2024 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 42647.2 million - which was an increase of 2.6% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 39421.1 million - which was an increase of 2.8% compared to the same period last year.</p> 10:19:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11602 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240830-naucnoistrazivacka-i-razvojna-delatnost-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total expenditures for research and development activities (R&amp;D) in 2023 amounted to over RSD 77 billion RSD (77,433,812 in thousands), and their participation in GDP amounts 0.95%.<br /><br />In total expenditures for R&amp;D, the share of gross investments is 16%, while the share of current expenditures is 84%.</p> 15:33:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11607 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240830-turisticki-promet-jul-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in July 2024, compared to July 2023, the number of tourist arrivals was by 1.2% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 4.1% lower.<br /><br />In July 2024, compared to July 2023, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 15.2% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 12.1% greater.</p> 09:29:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11608 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240828-pravna-i-odgovorna-lica-ucinioci-privrednih-prestupa-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2023, for the perpetrators of economic violations, the number of reported responsible persons decreased by 33% and number of responsible legal entities decreased by 34%, compared with 2022, while the number of convicted responsible persons in legal entities decreased by 35%, and number of legal entities by 31%.</p> 13:19:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11601 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240731-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-jun-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-June 2024 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 36228.7 million - which was an increase of 0.9% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 33489.1 million - which was an increase of 0.7% compared to the same period last year.</p> 09:30:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11587 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240731-turisticki-promet-jun-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in June 2024, compared to June 2023, the number of tourist arrivals was by 6.6% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 6.0% greater.<br /><br />In June 2024, compared to June 2023, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 1.8% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 11.4% greater.</p> 09:51:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11591 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240731-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-ii-kvartal-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 2^nd quarter of 2024, real GDP increased by 4.2% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.<br /><br />The calculation of quarterly GDP for the 2^nd quarter 2024, which is more detailed and compiled at lower levels of aggregation, will be published in statistical release <em>Quarterly GDP in the Republic of Serbia</em> on September 2, 2024.</p> 09:47:58 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11590 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240719-dnevne-migracije/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the daily migrations of the economically active population performing occupations, pupils and students, by sex and type of settlement, by municipalities and cities.</span><span> </span></p> 15:30:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11559 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240715-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-konacni-podaci-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-December 2023 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 70777.4 million - which was an increase of 0.8% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 65495.9 million - which was a decrease of 1.7% compared to the same period last year.</p> 12:14:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11558 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240712-maloletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of crime reports against juvenile perpetrators of crimes in 2023 amounted to 2 598 and which is by 8% more if compared to 2022. The number of submitted motions for pronouncing criminal sanctions (1 867) more by 15%, and the number of minors sentenced to criminal sanctions (1 454) was also more by 20% in comparison to the previous year.</p> 09:12:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11556 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240712-punoletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in 2023, the procedure upon criminal reports was completed for 74 504 adult perpetrators of criminal offenses, which is by 10% less than in 2022. 26 919 adult persons were convicted, which is by 3% more when compared to the previous year. </p> 09:15:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11557 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240628-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-maj-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-May 2024 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 30152.1 million - which was an increase of 1.1% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 27861.0 million - which was a increase of 0.9% compared to the same period last year.</p> 14:55:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11532 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240628-turisticki-promet-maj-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in May 2024, compared to May 2023, the number of tourist arrivals was by 16.9% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 14.0% greater.<br /><br />In May 2024, compared to May 2023, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 7.0% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 23.1% greater.</p> 15:06:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11533 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240628-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-2022-i-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of transported passengers in international transport in 2023, relative to the previous year, increased by 29.6%. In the observed period, domestic transport of passengers saw also an increase of 6.6%, which influenced the growth of the total number of passengers carried by 8.6%. The total performance in 2023, expressed in pkm, increased by 26.4%, which resulted from an increase in the performance of the domestic transport of passengers by 0.1%, and that of the international transport by 46.6%.</p> 09:38:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11534 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240628-ljudski-resursi-u-nauci-i-tehnologiji-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Human resources in science and technology are people aged 15-74 who have either completed higher education or are employed in the fields of science and technology as researchers, engineers, professional associates or technicians. According to the results of the Labor Force Survey, in 2023 in the Republic of Serbia there were 1 109 900 people who meet some of the above conditions, of which 55% are women.</p> 10:23:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11535 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240627-budzetska-izdvajanja-za-nauku-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2023, RSD 31 770 047 thousand of budget funds were spent for research and development (R&amp;D) activities in the Republic of Serbia, which is an increase of 15.8% compared to the previous year, 2022.<br /><br />The share of total budgetary funds for R&amp;D in GDP reached 0.4% in 2023.</p> 11:35:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11531 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240625-izvestaj-o-napretku-u-ostvarivanju-ciljeva-odrzivog-razvoja-do-2030-godine-u-republici-srbiji/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Monitoring progress in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is an important aspect of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development implementation. The purpose of the report for 202</span>3<span> is to, based on the data available in October 202</span>3<span>, illustrate the current status in implementing SDGs in the Republic of Serbia. In this way, the evidence-based foundation for monitoring and further improvement of policies leading to meeting these goals will further be strengthened. </span></p> 13:18:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11526 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/branko-josipovic-postavljen-za-v-d-direktora-rzs-a/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Pursuant to the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the position of the Acting Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia was assumed by Branko Josipović, the so far acting Assistant director of the Department for regional statistical and analytical centres.</p> 11:37:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11516 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240605-kvartalno/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the first<span> </span>quarter of 2024 increased by 9.1% relative to the same period of the previous year. In the Information and Communication Sector operating income were increased by 15.3% relative to the same period of the previous year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Operating costs in non-financial business economy in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 8.3% relative to the same period of the previous year. In the Information and Communication Sector operating costs were increased by 15.8% relative to the same period of the previous year.</p> 12:01:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11482 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240604-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-i-kvartal-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Out of the total number of first time registered road motor vehicles and trailers in the first quarter of 2024, produced in 2024, relative to the total number of registered vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers are the most frequent (29.6%), while the smallest share goes to passengers cars (4.1%).</p> 09:37:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11478 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240604-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-i-kvartal-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2024 increased by 7.0%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 9.4%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 5.3%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 5.0%, Romania, 5.0% and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 3.9%.</p> 09:50:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11479 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240529-komemoracija-povodom-smrti-dr-miladina-kovacevica/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The commemoration on the occasion of the death of Dr Miladin Kovačević was held in the Palace of Serbia on May 29, 2024.<br /><br /></span><span>In addition to family members, friends and closest associates, the commemoration was attended by Miloš Vučević, Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Ana Brnabić, President of the National Assembly and Jorgovanka Tabaković, Governor of the National Bank.</span></p> 10:45:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11467 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240603-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-1-tromesecje-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in 2024, relative to the same period 2023, increased by 5.3% at current prices.</p> 10:00:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11476 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240603-stete-u-sumama-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total damages in state forests of the Republic of Serbia in 2023, expressed in timber volume, amounted to 264 633 m3, out of which, about 24 000 m3 were damages caused by man.</p> 11:35:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11477 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240531-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-april-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-April 2024 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 24097.9 million - which was an increase of 1.9% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 22249.5 million - which was an increase of 1.3% compared to the same period last year.</p> 20:25:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11463 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240531-turisticki-promet-april-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in April 2024, compared to April 2023, the number of tourist arrivals was by 7.1 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 9.1 % greater.<br /><br />In April 2024, compared to April 2023, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 11.0 % greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 7.0% greater.</p> 20:35:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11464 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240531-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-1-tromesecje-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2024, relative to the same period 2023, increased by 7.8% at current prices and increased by 27.6% at constant prices.</p> 20:49:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11466 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240527-komemoracija/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The commemoration on the occasion of the death of Dr Miladin Kovačević, Director of SORS, will be held on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, in the Palace of Serbia (Brown Salon, ceremonial hall on the first floor) at 8:45 a.m. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The funeral will be held on the same day at the Topčider cemetery, at 12 noon. The funeral starts at 11:30.</p> 15:06:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11461 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/preminuo-dr-miladin-kovacevic-direktor-rzs-a/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Dr Miladin Kovačević, Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia passed on 25 May 2024.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Dr Miladin Kovačević was born in 1952 in Kazanci, the municipality of Gacko. He completed his primary schooling in Nikšić, and high school in Gornji Milanovac. In 1976 he graduated from the Faculty of Nature Science and Mathematics of Belgrade, the Department of mathematics. He accomplished his MSc studies in statistics in 1978 from the Faculty of Economics of Zagreb. Starting from 1977 he was employed at the Statistical institute of the Federal Statistical Office. Miladin Kovačević defended his PhD theses <em>General methods for accounting, presenting and modelling sample error</em> at the Faculty of Economics of Belgrade.      </p> 14:52:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11457 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240427-seca-drveta-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Volume of works, related to felling timber in the Republic of Serbia in 2023, compared to the previous year, decreased by 11%; in Beogradski region, it decreased by 22%, in region Vojvodine, it decreased by 4%; in Region Šumadije i Zapadne Srbije, the decrease of 8% was noted, and in Region Južne i Istočne Srbije, the volume of works decreased by 16%. Total felled timber volume in 2023 was about 3.3 million m3. The greatest part of it, about 1.7 million m3 (52%) was used as fuel wood. Gross felled timber volume in and outside state forests was about 2.7 million m3, while it amounted to about 650 000 m3 in and outside private forests.</p> 11:06:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11460 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240521-novi-sad-prezentacija-konacnih-rezultata-popisa-poljoprivrede-2023-na-91-medjunarodnom-poljoprivrednom-sajmu-u-novom-sadu/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The International Agricultural Fair has been held in Novi Sad for 91 years and is considered the most significant event of its kind in the region. This year, the partner of the Agricultural Fair is the European Union.<br /><br />At this year's Agricultural Fair, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) has presented the final results of 2023 Census of Agriculture.</p> 10:43:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11426 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240521-popispoljoprivrede2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the brochure "2023 Census of Agriculture", the Republic Statistical Office  publishes an overview of the basic indicators in agriculture of the Republic of Serbia, which was based on the final results of the 2023 Census of Agriculture. The basic indicators refer to the number of agricultural holdings, the area of used agricultural land - in total and by category use, livestock fund, irrigation, mechanization and labourforce on agricultural holdings.</p> 09:49:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11425 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240509-stambene-zgrade/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the publication “Residential Buildings” the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes for the first time data on the territorial distribution and main characteristics of residential buildings. The final  results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on residential buildings contain the data on the type of residential buildings, predominant year of construction, maximum number of floors and lift availability, as well as on the type of materials used for the construction of the building’s outer walls.</p> 10:22:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11415 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240430-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-mart-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-March 2024 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 17715.6 million - which was a decrease of 1.2% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 16306.3 million - which was a decrease of 2.6% compared to the same period last year.</p> 09:20:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11411 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240430-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-i-kvartal-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 1^st quarter of 2024, real GDP increased by 4.6% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> 15:07:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11412 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240430-turisticki-promet-mart-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in March 2024, compared to March 2023, the number of tourist arrivals was by 11.7 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 10.0 % greater.<br /><br />In March 2024, compared to March 2023, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 10.2 % greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 9.7% greater.</p> 15:12:58 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11413 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240426-potpisan-memorandum-o-saradnji/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On the premises of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, on April 26, 2024, signed is the Memorandum on cooperation between the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) and the Interstate Statistical Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS STAT / CIS STAT).</p> 13:26:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11398 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240426-domacinstva-prema-porodicnom-sastavu-i-karakteristikama-nosioca-domacinstva/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the final results of 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on households by family composition and number of members, as well as data on households by age and sex of the household head and family composition, up to the regional level.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Out of a total of 2 589 344 households in the Republic of Serbia, 1 757 507 (67.9%) are family households, i.e. households with at least one family, while 831 837 (32.1%) are non-family households, i.e. 773 945 one-person and 57 892 multi-person non-family households.</p> 13:29:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11389 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240329-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-februar-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-February 2024 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 11459.2 million - which was an increase of 1.7% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 10550.3 million - which was an increase of 0.6% compared to the same period last year.</p> 12:43:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11337 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240329-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-februar-2024-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in February 2024, compared to the same month last year, increased by 14.4% at current prices and at constant prices, by 8,8%.</p> 12:55:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11338 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240329-turisticki-promet-februar-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in February 2024, compared to February 2023, the number of tourist arrivals was by 9.2 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 1.7 % greater.<br /><br />In February 2024, compared to February 2023, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 2.1 % greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 1.2% greater.</p> 11:01:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11339 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240318-konferencija-zlatibor/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The conference "Unlocking Data Insights – Building Bridges for Better Decision-Making" was held in Zlatibor from March 11 to 14, 2024, organized by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and with the support of the European Union.</p> 13:57:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11327 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240318-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The number of all road motor vehicles and trailers registered in 2023 in the Republic of Serbia recorded increase relative to the number of registered vehicles in 2022, by 2.5%. Decrease was noted regarding mopeds, buses and special purpose motor vehicles.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Among domestic trademarks, the largest number of registered passenger cars was produced by Zastava trademark. Regarding foreign trademarks, the following manufacturers were the most notable: <em>Volkswagen, Opel, Fiat</em>, <em>Renault</em>, <em>Peugeot</em>, <em>Audi, Ford </em>and<em> Citroen</em>.</p> 10:42:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11308 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240318-ulaz-izlaz-i-tranzit-drumskih-teretnih-vozila/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2023, 919 868 freight road vehicles exited from the territory of the Republic of Serbia over international road border crossings and 9 999 tons of goods were exported. Relative to 2022, the number of freight road vehicles in exit decreased by 1.8% and the quantity of exported goods decreased by 4.4%. Vehicles with registration of the Republic of Serbia, in 2023, carried somewhat over two thirds of total quantity of the exported goods (67.4%). The number of freight vehicles that imported goods to the territory of the Republic of Serbia in 2023 decreased by 0.4% compared to 2022. Vehicles with registration of the Republic of Serbia, in 2023, imported 46.4% of total quantity of the imported goods.</p> 10:49:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11309 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240312-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-januar-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January 2024 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">      - USD 5266.1 million - which was a decrease of 3.3% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">      - EUR 4817.3 million - which was a decrease of 4.9% compared to the same period last year. </p> 15:08:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11297 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240308-najcescaimenaiprezimena/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the publication "The most frequent names and surnames", the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes a list of the most common names and surnames of the residents of the Republic of Serbia, according to the results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The most frequent names and surnames are shown up to the level of municipalities and cities, where the names are given by sex and year of birth. In addition, the publication contains, for the level of the Republic of Serbia, the most common combinations of first and last names, as well as the most frequent female and male names by individual year of birth.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Jelena</strong><span> </span>and<span> </span><strong>Dragan</strong><span> </span>are the most common<span> </span><strong>names</strong><span> </span>in Serbia, and the most frequent<span> </span><strong><span>surname</span></strong><span> is <strong>Jovanović</strong>.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The most common<span> </span><strong>combinations of<span> </span></strong><strong>the<span> </span></strong><strong>first and last names</strong><span> </span>are:<span> </span><strong>Dragan Jovanović</strong><span> </span>(over 2 200) and <strong>Jelena Jovanović</strong><span> </span>(around 1 900).</p> 14:55:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11290 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240209-zene-i-muskarci/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, with the support of UN Women, the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, released the seventh in line publication “Women and Men in the Republic of Serbia” for the year 2023.</p> 12:12:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11196 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240306-napredak-u-ostvarivanju-ciljeva-65plus/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals in the Republic of Serbia for the Elderly population (65+)</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">We hereby present the sixth, brief, informative and thematic publication from the series "Leave No One Behind". The publication has been created with the aim to show the situation with regard to achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the Republic of Serbia from the perspective of elderly population, population aged 65 and over.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a data-id="11283" href="/media/377444/lnob_65plus_eng.pdf" title="LNOB_65+_eng.pdf"><u>Download the publication</u></a></p> 12:46:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11287 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240305-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iv-kvartal-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 4.1 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2023, the increase of 13.3% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 11.3% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2023, the increase of 23.5% was noted.</span></p> 10:21:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11281 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240304-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-iv-kvartal-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>From the total number of first</span><span>-</span><span>time registered road motor vehicles and trailers during the fourth quarter of 2023, produced in 2023, in relation to the total number of registered vehicles, the most represented were trailer vehicles (53.3%), while the number of new passenger cars was the smallest (16.1%).</span><span> </span></p> 09:46:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11279 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240304-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iv-kvartal-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter 2023 increased by 12.0%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 13.9%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 10.7%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 5.5%, Hungary, 4.5% and in Austria, 3.8%</span></p> 09:55:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11280 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240301-unutrasnja-trgovina-iv-tromesecje-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover of motor vehicles and motor vehicles repair (division 45 of the Classification of Activities 2010) in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the same quarter of 2022, increased by 12.1% at current prices.</p> 20:10:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11276 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240301-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-4-tromesecje-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in 2023, relative to 2022, decreased by  17.1 % at current prices, and decreased by 10.2 % at constant prices.</p> 20:21:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11277 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240301-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-4-tromesecje-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in 2023, relative to 2022, increased by 7.5% at current prices.</p> 20:32:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11278 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240229-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-januar-2024-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in January 2024, compared to the same month last year, increased by 9.9% at current prices and at constant prices, by 4,1%.</p> 09:23:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11273 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240229-turisticki-promet-januar-2024/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in January 2024, compared to January 2023, the number of tourist arrivals was by 8.3 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 3.9 % greater.<br /><br />In January 2024, compared to January 2023, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 6.4 % greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 1.2% greater.</p> 09:32:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11274 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240229-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-iv-kv-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to data from the Labour Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the fourth quarter of the previous year, there was an increase in activity and a decrease in the population outside the labour force. Within the active population, there was an increase in employment and a decrease in unemployment. In the fourth quarter, the number of employees was 2 870 200, presenting an increase of 52 100 compared to the same quarter of 2022. The number of the unemployed decreased by 3 600 persons and amounted to 288 200, which together with employed persons makes up the contingent of the active population of 3 158 300. The population outside the labour force decreased by 99 400 persons and in the observed quarter it amounted to 2 524 000 persons. The total number of population aged 15 and over was 5 682 300, which represents a decrease in total number by 50 900 persons.</p> 10:18:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11275 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240222-uporedni-pregled-br-stanovnika-i-domacinstava/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the data on the total number of population and households according to the results of all nine censuses conducted in the Republic of Serbia after World War II (1948–2022). The data are presented by settlements, municipalities, cities, areas, and regions, according to the administrative and territorial distribution of the Republic of Serbia as of July 1, 2022.</p> 07:55:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11249 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240223-uporedni-pregled-broja-stanova/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes in the dissemination database data on the number of dwellings for permanent habitation and total number of dwellings - by settlements, municipalities, cities, areas and regions - according to the administrative and territorial distribution of the Republic of Serbia as at 1 July 2022.</p> 11:36:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11248 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240209-8-9-februara-2024-soko-banja-sastanak-stecena-iskustva-nakon-sprovedenog-popisa-poljoprivrede-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">From February 8 to 9, 2024, a meeting of regional coordinators in 2023 Census of Agriculture was held in Soko Banja with the theme: "Experiences gained after the conducted Census of Agriculture 2023".</p> 12:36:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11228 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240131-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-decembar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- December 2023 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 70772.5 million - which was an increase of 0.8% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 65491.3 million - which was a decrease of 1.7% compared to the same period last year.</p> 09:33:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11177 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240131-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-flesh-procena-iv-kvartal-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 4^th quarter of 2023, real GDP increased by 3.8% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> 09:36:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11185 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240131-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-decembar-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in December 2023, compared to the same month last year, increased by 9.8% at current prices and at constant prices, by 3,6%.</p> 13:05:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11178 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240131-turisticki-promet-decembar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in December 2023, compared to December 2022, number of tourist arrivals was by 9.4% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 4.2% greater.<br /><br />In December 2023, compared to December  2022, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 5.0% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 3.6% greater.</p> 13:12:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11179 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240130-konferencija-za-medije-prvi-rezultati-popisa/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On January 30, 2024, in the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, a press conference was held, where the first results of 2023 Census of Agriculture were announced.<br /> <br /> Dr Miladin Kovačević, Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, Mr Martin Klaucke, Head of Operations Section II, EUD, Dragana Marković, Head, Department of Agriculture and Forestry Statistics, Petar Korović, Assistant Director, spoke about the first results of 2023 Agriculture Census.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span> Press Release with the first results of 2023 Agriculture Census can be downloaded </span><a data-id="11175" href="/media/377379/saopstenjezajavnost2024prvirezultati_e.pdf" title="SaopstenjeZaJavnost2024PrviRezultati_e.pdf"><u>here</u></a><span>.</span><br /><br /><span>The presentation of the first results of 2023 Agriculture Census can be downloaded </span><a data-id="11173" href="/media/377377/ppt-prvi-rezultati-pp-2023.pdf" title="PPT Prvi rezultati PP 2023.pdf"><u>here</u></a><span>.</span></p> 10:00:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11176 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240110-navodnjavanje-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During 2023, total of 70 429 thous.m³of water were abstracted for irrigation, being by 29.1% less than in the previous year. Water was mostly <span>pumped</span> from water currents (93.5%), while the rest of quantities were abstracted from <span>the groundwater</span><span>, lakes and</span><span> reservoirs and from public water supply network.</span></p> 09:54:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11160 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20240104-postpopisna-anketa/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period from <strong>January 10 to 24, 2024</strong>, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is conducting a <strong>post-census survey</strong>. The <strong>survey</strong> will be conducted on a random sample of about 9 000 households, in 96 municipalities, in 144 census circles, on the basis of which quality control of the data collected by 2023 Census of Agriculture will be carried out.</p> 10:30:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11154 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231229-turisticki-promet-novembar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in November 2023, compared to November 2022, number of tourist arrivals was by 1.3% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 7.3% lower.<br /><br />In November 2023, compared to November 2022, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 16.4% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 4.2% greater.</p> 11:28:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11153 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221229-ekonomska-kretanja-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total economic activity of the Republic of Serbia in 2022, measured by the real movements of the Gross domestic product (GDP), was estimated to make the growth of 2.3% when related to 2021.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2022 gross fixed capital formation, measured by the real growth rates, is on the unchanged level as in 2021.</p> 10:38:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10523 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231229-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-novembar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- November 2023 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 64785.4 million - which was an increase of 0.9% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 60004.6 million - which was a decrease of 1.6% compared to the same period last year.</p> 17:20:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11146 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231229-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-novembar-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in November 2023, compared to the same month last year, increased by 9.7% at current prices and at constant prices, by 3,6%.</p> 17:33:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11147 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231229-ekonomska-kretanja-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total economic activity of the Republic of Serbia in 2023, measured by the real movements of the Gross domestic product (GDP), was estimated to make the growth of 2.5% when related to 2022.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2023 gross fixed capital formation recorded the real growth equalling 3.5% in comparison to 2022.</p> 10:02:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11149 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231228-broj-stanova-prema-vrsti-zgrade-god-izgradnje-i-spratu/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the number of dwellings by type of buildings, year of construction and floor on which the dwellings are, by municipalities and cities. The data will be available in the database on the website: <a href="https://popis2022.stat.gov.rs/sr-Cyrl/">Почетна | О ПОПИСУ СТАНОВНИШТВА (stat.gov.rs)</a></p> 09:30:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11144 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231223-starost-i-skola/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the final results of 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the population of the Republic of Serbia by individual years of age (completed years of life) and by calendar year of birth, as well as data on the population according to school attendance, up to the regional level.</span></p> 09:47:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11143 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231205-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iii-kvartal-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2023 increased by 1.2 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2023, the increase of 3.1% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 6.9% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2023, the increase of 4% was noted.</span></p> 10:37:37 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11121 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231201-inovativne-aktivnosti/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The share of business entities with at least one type of innovation is 51.14%. More than 67% of large business entities are innovative, about 56% of medium-sized business entities, while among small business entities about 50% are innovative.</span></p> 15:38:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11110 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231201-unutrasnja-trgovina-iii-tromesecje-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover of motor vehicles and motor vehicles repair (division 45 of the Classification of Activities 2010) in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2023, compared to the same quarter of 2022, increased by 11.7% at current prices.</p> 16:54:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11112 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231201-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-3-tromesecje-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2023, relative to the same period 2022,decreased by 19.3% at current prices.</p> 17:02:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11113 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231201-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-3-tromesecje-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first nine months of 2023, relative to the same period 2022, increased by 10.9% at current prices.</p> 17:13:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11114 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231201-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-iii-kvartal-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Of the total number of road motor vehicles and trailers registered for the first time during the third quarter of 2023, produced in 2023, in relation to the total number of registered vehicles, the most represented are trailers and semi-trailers (58.9%), while the number of new passengers cars was the smallest (15.3%).</p> 10:26:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11116 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231201-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iii-kvartal-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2023 decreased by 0.3%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country decreased by 1.3%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 0.2%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 6.6%, Hungary, 4.8% and in Austria, 4.2%.</p> 10:42:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11120 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231201-invaliditet/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the final results of 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the population of the Republic of Serbia according to disability status and type of problem of persons with disabilities. Data are presented by sex and age, up to the level of municipalities and cities.</span></p> 10:34:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11118 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231130-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-iii-kv-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the data from the Labour Force Survey, in the third quarter of 2023, compared to the third quarter of the previous year, there was an increase in the employment rate by 0.5 percentage points (p.p) and a decrease in the rate of the population outside the labour force by 0.7 p.p., while the unemployment rate remained unchanged. The employment rate for the given period was 50.7%, the unemployment rate was 9.0%, while the rate of population outside the labor force was 44.2%.</span></p> 12:58:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11109 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230831-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-ii-kv-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to Labour Force Survey data, in the second quarter 2023, relative to the second quarter 2022, employment rate and unemployment rate saw growth of 0.5 p.p. and 0.7 p.p. respectively. The employment rate for the observed period amounted to 50.4%, and the employment rate to 9.6%.</p> 09:48:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10944 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231130-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-oktobar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-October 2023 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 58781.3 million - which was an increase of 0.5% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 54411.1 million - which was a decrease of 1.6% compared to the same period last year.</p> 11:42:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11104 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231130-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-oktobar-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in October 2023, compared to the same month last year, increased by 7.6% at current prices and at constant prices, it remained on the level of realized turnover as in October 2022.</p> 13:47:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11105 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231130-turisticki-promet-oktobar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in October 2023, compared to October 2022, number of tourist arrivals was by 1.5% lower, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 13.0% lower.<br /><br />In October 2023, compared to October 2022, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 21.4% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 0.5% lower.</p> 15:03:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11106 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231117-stanovnistvoekonomskaakt/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the population of the Republic of Serbia by economic activity, age and sex, up to the level of municipalities and cities.</span></p> 09:16:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11101 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231115-grejanje-u-nastanjenim-stanovima/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes in the dissemination database the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the number of occupied dwellings by type of heating and energy used for heating. The released table contains the data on occupied dwellings without central heating, by municipalities/cities and type of settlement.</p> 10:19:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11098 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230824-stanovipremagustininastanjenosti/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the number of dwellings in the Republic of Serbia according to occupant density, ownership and occupancy status, by municipalities and cities.</p> 07:38:37 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10919 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231102-digitalni-popis-srbije/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the October edition of the magazine "Statistical news. The Polish Statistician" (Wiadomości Statystyczne. The Polish Statistician, vol. 68, 2023, 10) published the paper "Digital population and housing census - the experience of Serbia".</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The paper presents the experience of the Republic of Serbia in conducting 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, with a focus on employment, the legal framework and financing of the census, as well as on its successful implementation. The authors of the paper are Dr Miladin Kovačević, Mira Nikić, Branko Josipović, Snežana Lakčević, Vesna Pantelić, Nevena Mitrović, Adil Kolaković and Petar Korović.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">You can download the paper on the following link:<span> </span><a href="https://ws.stat.gov.pl/Index">https://ws.stat.gov.pl/Index</a>.</p> 10:32:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11089 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231031-anketa-o-obrzovanjuo/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Participation rate of adults (25-69 years) in some form of formal or non-formal education or training is 19.9% and is almost identical as in the previous survey cycle in 2016, when it was 19.8%.</span></p> 13:51:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11081 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231031-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-septembar-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in September 2023, compared to the same month last year, increased by 8.7% at current prices and decreased by 0.7% at constant prices.</p> 08:55:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11085 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231031-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-iii-kvartal-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 3^rd quarter of 2023, real GDP increased by 3.5% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> 09:05:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11086 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231031-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-septembar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- September 2023 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 52753.4 million - which was an increase of 0.2% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 48704.8 million - which was a decrease of 1.3% compared to the same period last year.</p> 11:54:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11078 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231031-turisticki-promet-septembar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in September 2023, compared to September 2022, number of tourist arrivals was by 3.3% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 9.5% lower.<br /><br />In September 2023, compared to September 2022, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 21.9% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 12.8% greater.</p> 09:14:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11087 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231030-prikupljanjesdg2030/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS), in the period from 23 – 24 October 2023, and in cooperation with the German International Cooperation Agency <em>(GIZ)</em> organized the workshop “Compiling and presenting the Sustainable Development Goals <span>indicators – 2030 Agenda”. The workshop was attended by the representatives of the Ministry for European Integration of the Republic of Serbia, the State auditing institution, the Public Policy Secretariat of the Republic of Serbia, UN, GIZ and the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.</span></p> 15:01:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11082 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/202031020-evropski-dan-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">For the eighth time in a row - this year under the slogan "Statistics for better development in a fast-changing world" - October 20 is the European Day of Statistics. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Rapid changes are, in all spheres, the biggest challenge facing modern society. The European Statistics Day reminds us of the importance and role that reliable and objective statistical data play in response to social challenges, as well as the role they play in economic development, fight against misinformation and in decision-making. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">More about this year's European Statistics Day can be found at the following <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/european-statistical-system/european-statistics-day" target="_blank" title="European Statistics Day">link</a>.</p> 09:40:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11062 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231025-seminar-za-kvantitativnu-analizu-obelezavanje-sto-godina-od-rodjenja-profesora-branislava-ivanovica/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, Dr Miladin Kovačević, and Assistant Director of SORS, Vladimir Šutić, attended the Seminar for Quantitative Analysis, which was held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Faculty of Economics in Belgrade.</p> 12:42:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11070 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231019-odrzan-skup-izgledi-konkurentnosti-zapadnog-balkana-2024-digitalna-tranzicija-u-srbiji/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Organized by OECD and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia, a meeting was held at the Hyatt Hotel in Belgrade on October 19, 2023, entitled Western Balkans Competitiveness Outlook 2024: Digital Transition in Serbia. The Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Ana Brnabić, EU Ambassador to Serbia Emanuele Giaufret and OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann addressed those present.</p> 11:26:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11065 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231020-porodice/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The book “Families” provides the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the main characteristics of families.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The book contains data on the number of families, by type - by settlements, as well as those on families with children by type and number of children - by municipalities and cities. In addition, one can also find in the dissemination database the table with data on families with children by family type, number and age of children - by municipalities and cities.</p> 10:01:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11063 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230929-pocinje-popis-poljoprivrede/ <p style="text-align: justify;">From October 1 to December 15, 2023, the Agricultural Census 2023 will be conducted in the Republic of Serbia.<strong> </strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Census will enumerate: </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">-Family agricultural holdings, </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">-Business companies, agricultural cooperatives, other forms of organization with the status of a legal entity and entrepreneurs registered to predominantly perform agricultural production activities, </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">-Business companies, agricultural cooperatives, other forms of organization with the status of a legal entity and entrepreneurs registered in another activity that have organizational parts in which the activity of agricultural production is carried out.</p> 12:39:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11013 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231012-instalacije-u-stanovima/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes in the book “Installations in the Dwellings” the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the availability of electric energy, water supply, sewage disposal, heating and piped gas installations, by municipalities and cities. This book contains also a detailed overview of data by types of water supply system, sewage disposal system and heating.</p> 11:33:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11050 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20231002-velika-revizijanr/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) announces the major (benchmark) revision of the National Accounts, which will take place in 2024. The major revision is regular revision of the system of National Accounts, coordinated with the Eurostat and conducted in a harmonized manner by all members of the European Union every five years. The previous major revision of the National Accounts of the Republic of Serbia was performed in 2019, and the 2024 revision will be the fourth major revision of the National Accounts since 2012 when SORS for the first time had participated in the EU benchmark revision cycles.</p> 11:26:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11030 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230929-migracije/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The book “Migrations” provides the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the main migratory characteristics of the population of the Republic of Serbia, by municipalities and cities.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The book contains data on the number of the autochthonous and migrant population, place of birth and citizenship. As for the migrant population, data on the territory from which people migrated, period of migration and sex are provided.</p> 09:53:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11018 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230929-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-avgust-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in August 2023, compared to the same month last year, increased by 8.3% at current prices and decreased by 1.5% at constant prices.</p> 12:35:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11012 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230929-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-avgust-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- August 2023 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 46945.6 million - which was an increase of 0.3% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 43288.7 million - which was a decrease of 0.4% compared to the same period last year.</p> 12:24:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11011 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230929-turisticki-promet-avgust-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in August 2023, compared to August 2022, the number of tourist arrivals was by 4.3 % greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 6.2 % lower.<br /><br />In August 2023, compared to August 2022, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 13.9% lower, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 9.1 % greater.</p> 09:17:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11014 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230929-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-i-polugodiste-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of transported passengers in the first six months of 2023, relative to the same period 2022, increased by 13.1%, whereof number of passengers in domestic transport increased by 10.7% and in international transport, by 45.4%. In air transport, increase of 87.2% was recorded, while in road transport, it increased by 7.0%. Referring to passengers in railway transport, increase of 141.5% was noted. Operations volume, expressed in pkm, increased by 33.9%. Goods transported in the first half of 2023 decreased by 2.2%, relative to the same period 2022. Regarding the same period, expressed in tkm, operations volume decreased by 1.0%. Air transport and road transport recorded increase in quantity of transported goods, while inland waterway, pipeline and railway transport noted decrease.</p> 09:33:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/11015 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230805-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-ii-kvartal-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2023 increased by 2.7 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2023, the increase of 8.2% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 12.7% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2023, the increase of 8.4 % was noted.</span></p> 11:31:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10953 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230831-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-jul-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in July 2023, compared to the same month last year, increased by 5.7% at current prices and decreased by 3.2% at constant prices.</p> 11:45:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10933 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230831-turisticki-promet-jul-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in July 2023, compared to July 2022, the number of tourist arrivals was by 9.7 % greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 6.8 % greater.<br /><br />In July 2023, compared to July 2022, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 6.5% greater, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 7.4 % greater.</p> 15:29:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10942 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230831-naucnoistrazivacka-i-razvojna-delatnost-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total expenditures for research and development activities (R&amp;D) in 2022 amounted to over RSD 68 billion RSD (68,574,283 in thousands), and their participation in GDP amounts 0,97%.</p> 15:40:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10943 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230825-bracni-status-fertilitet/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes two books with the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings:</p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li>Book 5. „Marital Status“ that contains data on the population of the Republic of Serbia aged 15 and over according to the common law martial status, sex and age, and those on the population living in consensual union, by sex and age, by municipalities and cities, and</li> <li>Book 6. „Fertility“ that contains data on the population aged 15 and over by number of liveborn children, sex and age, by municipalities and cities.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;">In addition, the dissemination database contains also the published data on the population aged 15 and by calendar year of birth, sex and marital status, and those on the population aged 15 and over by number of liveborn children, sex, age and ethnic affilitation, by regions.  </p> 09:23:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10923 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230828-pravna-i-odgovorna-lica-ucinioci-privrednih-prestupa-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2022, for the perpetrators of economic violations, the number of reported responsible persons decreased by 16% and number of responsible legal entities decreased by 14%, compared with 2021, while the number of convicted responsible persons in legal entities went up by 38%, and number of legal entities by 60%.</p> 10:17:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10931 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230831-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-jul-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- July 2023 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 41513.6 million - which was an increase of 0.2% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 38314.3 million - which was an increase of 0.3% compared to the same period last year.</p> 11:31:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10932 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230901-unutrasnja-trgovina-ii-tromesecje-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover of motor vehicles and motor vehicles repair (division 45 of the Classification of Activities 2010) in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2023, compared to the same quarter of 2022, increased by 11.7% at current prices.</p> 15:51:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10945 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230901-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-2-tromesecje-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2023, relative to the same period 2022, <span>decreased</span> by 30.5% at current prices.</p> 16:06:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10946 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230901-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-2-tromesecje-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first six months of 2023, relative to the same period 2022, increased by 14.9% at current prices.</p> 16:14:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10947 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230901-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-ii-kvartal-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Of the total number of the first-time registered road motor vehicles and articulated vehicles in the second quarter of 2023, produced in 2023, relative to the total number of registered vehicles, the most represented are articulated vehicles (50.5%), while the smallest share goes to new passenger vehicles (13.6%).</p> 10:11:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10950 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230901-granicniprometputnickih/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2023 decreased by 4.5%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country decreased by 3.0%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad decreased by 5.5%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 7.7%, Austria, 6.3% and in Hungary, 5.1%.</span></p> 10:14:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10951 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230731-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-ii-kvartal-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 2^nd quarter of 2023, real GDP increased by 1.7% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.<br /><br />The calculation of quarterly GDP for the 2^nd quarter 2023, which is more detailed and compiled at lower levels of aggregation, will be published in statistical release <em>Quarterly GDP in the Republic of Serbia</em> on August 31, 2023.</p> 09:33:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10873 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230731-skolska-sprema-pismenost/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the educational attainment, literacy and computer literacy of the population of the Republic of Serbia, by municipalities and cities (Book 4 „Educational Attainment, Literacy and Computer Literacy“).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In addition, one can find in the dissemination database the table with data on population aged 15 and over by ethnicity, age, sex and educational attainment, by regions.</p> 09:46:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10874 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230731-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-jun-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- June 2023 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 35867.5 million - which was a decrease of 0.6% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 33191.1 million - which was an increase of 0.8% compared to the same period last year.</p> 14:52:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10869 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230731-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-jun-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in June 2023, compared to the same month last year, increased by 4.4% at current prices and decreased by 6.0% at constant prices.</p> 15:05:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10870 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230731-turisticki-promet-jun-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in June 2023, compared to June 2022, the number of tourist arrivals was by 4.7 % greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 0.9 % greater.<br /><br />In June 2023, compared to June 2022, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 5.6% lower, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 10.4 % greater.</p> 15:14:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10871 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230725-istrazivanjeozloupotrebidr/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia presented  results of the first national Child Labour Survey in Serbia. The survey was carried out in 2021 by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia in cooperation with the International Labour Office (ILO). </p> 13:50:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10845 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230720-broj-lica-i-domacinstava-u-stanovima-i-nastanjenim-prostorijama/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the number of persons and households living in dwellings and occupied premises (occupied business premises and premises occupied from necessity) by municipalities and cities.</p> 11:50:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10836 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230717-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-konacni-podaci-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- December 2022 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 70214.0  million - which was an increase of 17.0% compared to the same period 2021;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 66620.3 million - which an increase of 31.2% compared to the same period 2021.</p> 09:33:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10835 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230615-istrazivanje-o-zadovoljstvu-korisnika/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In order to satisfy users and gain their confidence, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) constantly strives to improve its services. Accordingly, in the period <strong>from June 15, 2023 to July 14 2023</strong> the Statistical Office of the Republic of  Serbia conducts <strong>User Satisfaction Survey<em>". </em></strong>To know the extent to which we meet your expectations, it is very important to us to receive feedback information from you.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">We would be grateful if you could spare several minutes to respond to this survey via link <strong><a href="http://webrzs.stat.gov.rs/zk2023">http://webrzs.stat.gov.rs/zk2023</a></strong>  and help us with your propositions to be better.</p> 10:44:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10731 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230714-maloletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of crime reports against juvenile perpetrators of crimes in 2022 amounted to 2 410, which is by 4% less if compared to 2021. The number of submitted motions for pronouncing criminal sanctions (1 618) is less by 7%, and the number of minors sentenced to criminal sanctions (1 213) is also less by 12% in comparison to the previous year.</p> 13:12:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10833 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230714-punoletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in 2022, the procedure upon criminal reports was completed for 82 958 adult perpetrators of criminal offenses, which is by 3% more than in 2021.</p> 13:35:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10834 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230707-domacinstavapremabrclan/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the book "Households according to the number of members", the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the final results of 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the total number of households in the Republic of Serbia, according to the number of members and average size, by regions, areas, municipalities and settlements.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In this book, only data on private households (hereinafter: households) are presented, while the data on collective households and primary homeless people will be the subject of a separate analysis.</p> 10:05:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10816 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230630-potpisan-sporazum-o-saradnji-sa-unicef-om-u-srbiji/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Director of the Republic Statistical Office of Serbia, Dr Miladin Kovacevic and the director of UNICEF Serbia Country Office, Ms Deyana Kostadinova, signed the Memorandum of Understanding in Belgrade on 30 June 2023.</p> 13:44:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10795 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230630-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-maj-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-May 2023 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 29747.1 million - which was a decrease of 0.8% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 27546.7 million - which was an increase of 1.2% compared to the same period last year.</p> 13:02:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10791 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230630-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-maj-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in May 2023, compared to the same month last year, increased by 5.7% at current prices and decreased by 6.2% at constant prices.</p> 13:13:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10792 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230630-turisticki-promet-maj-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in May 2023, compared to May 2022, the number of tourist arrivals was by 8.0 % greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 3.8 % greater.<br /><br />In May 2023, compared to May 2022, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 1.2 % greater, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 7.5 % greater.</p> 14:55:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10793 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230630-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-2021-i-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of transported passengers in international transport in 2022, relative to the previous year, increased by 72.9%. In the observed period, domestic transport of passengers saw also an increase of 16.2%, which influenced the growth of the total number of passengers carried by 19.5%. The total performance in 2022, expressed in pkm, increased by 43.6%, which resulted from an increase in the performance of the domestic transport of passengers by 21.7%, and that of the international transport by 66.7%.<br /><br />The volume of transported goods in 2022, relative to the previous year, decreased by 3.0%. The domestic transport of goods decreased by 7.1%, while the international transport of goods recorded decrease of export of goods by 7.3%, and import increased by 12.3%, relative to 2021. Operations volume, expressed in tkm fell by 4.2%.</p> 09:59:58 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10794 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230628-budzetska-izdvajanja-za-nauku-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2022, 27 433 958 thousand RSD of budget funds were spent for research and development (R&amp;D) activities in the Republic of Serbia, which is an increase of 3.2% compared to the previous year, 2021.<br /><br />The share of total budgetary funds for R&amp;D in GDP reached 0.39% in 2022.</p> 09:36:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10790 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230626-instruktaza-opstinskih-koordinatora-za-popis-poljoprivrede-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) organised in Vrnjacka Banja, from 19 to 23 June, a five-day training for 260 municipal coordinators in the scope of preparations for the 2023 Agriculture Census. The main mission of municipal coordinators  is to monitor the work of enumerators and enumeration process, as well as to control the collected data. In addition to the coordinators, training was attended by a team of software engineering that developed applications for data entry and monitoring of the enumeration, and all other applications. The team held a part of the training dedicated to IT solutions applied in the Census.</p> 12:19:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10745 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230616-st/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings on the population of the Republic of Serbia by ethno- cultural characteristics. The tables present data on mother tongue and religion by sex, as well as data on ethnic affiliation by sex and age – by municipalities and cities. In addition, tables with cross-referenced data on ethnic affiliation and mother tongue are also published, i.e. the data on ethnic affiliation and religion – by regions.</p> 11:01:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10738 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230615-nacionalno-istrazivanje-o-zloupotrebi-decjeg-rada/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>World Day against Child Labour is celebrated on 12 June. For this occasion, on Monday 12 June 2023 a media conference was held as well as a workshop for relevant institutions, where the results of the first national Child Labour Survey in Serbia were presented.  The survey was carried out in 2021 by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia in cooperation with the International Labour Office (ILO).</span><span> </span></p> 14:51:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10736 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230609-kretanja-na-trzistu-rada-u-prvom-kvartalu-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the LFS data, in</span> the first quarter 2023, the number of the employed amounted to 2 835 900, and number of the unemployed to 317 800. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 49.6%, while unemployment rate had the value of 10.1%.<br /><br />In the first quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2022, the number of employed persons aged 15 and over increased by 31 600, which led to an increase in the employment rate by 1.1 p. p. In the same period, the number of the unemployed decreased by 24 800 persons, while the unemployment rate decreased by 0.8 p.p.</p> 11:31:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10729 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230609-koriscenje-i-zastita-voda-od-zagadjivanja-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2022, 3 200 million m3 of water was used in the industry sections, presenting the decrease of 14.2%, compared to 2021.<br /><br />From a total of 3 200 million m3 of water abstracted in the industry sections, 99.4% included water from own abstraction (98.0% surface water, 1.4% groundwater), and 0.6% from public water supply system.</p> 11:02:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10728 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230608-sobe-i-pomocne-prostorije/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the book "Rooms and Auxiliary Premises in Dwelling" the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, by number of rooms and availability of kitchen, bathroom and toilet in a dwelling. The data are published for all dwellings, particularly for the occupied ones, by municipalities and cities.</span></p> 10:14:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10727 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230605-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-i-kvartal-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the first<span> </span>quarter of 2023 increased by 9.7% relative to the same period of the previous year. In the Information and Communication Sector operating income were increased by 13.1% relative to the same period of the previous year.</p> 11:04:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10724 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230602-stete-u-sumama-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total damages in state forests of the Republic of Serbia in 2021, expressed in timber volume, amounted to 197 774 m3, out of which, about 19 000 m3 were damages caused by man.</p> 13:05:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10721 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230602-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-i-kvartal-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Out of the total number of first time registered road motor vehicles and trailers in the first quarter of 2023, produced in 2023, relative to the total number of registered vehicles, mopeds are the most frequent (29.6%), while the smallest share goes to agricultural tractors (3.4%).</p> 13:17:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10722 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230602-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-i-kvartal-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2023 increased by 11.5%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 5.2%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 16.8%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 5.0%, Hungary, 4.7% and in Bosnia and Hercegovina, 3.7%.</span></p> 13:33:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10723 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230601-unutrašnja-trgovina-i-tromesecje-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover of motor vehicles (sale and repair, division 45 of the Classification of Activities 2010) in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same quarter of 2022, increased by 12.5% at current prices.</p> 13:06:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10718 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230601-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-1-tromesecje-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2023, relative to the same period 2022, decreased by 6.8% at current prices and decreased by 26.0% at constant prices.</p> 13:11:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10719 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230601-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-1-tromesecje-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;"> Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in Q1 2023, relative to Q1 2022, increased by 17.1% at current prices.</p> 13:24:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10720 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230531-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-april-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- April 2023 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 23632.9 million - which was a decrease of 0.3% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 21944.7 million - which was an increase of 3.3% compared to the same period last year.</p> 12:26:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10715 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230531-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-april-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in April 2023, compared to the same month last year, increased by 7.3% at current prices and decreased by 6.1% at constant prices.</p> 18:40:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10716 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230531-turisticki-promet-april-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in April 2023, compared to April 2022, the number of tourist arrivals was by 22.2 % greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 17.7 % greater.<br /><br />In April 2023, compared to April 2022, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 9.5 % greater, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 28.6 % greater.</p> 09:49:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10717 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230428-konacnirezpopisa/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings there are 6 647 003 inhabitants who reside in the Republic of Serbia. Slightly more than a half of the population are women, 3 415 025 (51.4%), while there are 3 231 978 (48.6%) men.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The first book, „Ethnicity“, contains the results on the total number of inhabitants by sex and ethnicity, up to the level of municipalities and cities.</p> 14:50:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10686 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230518-kpbripovrsinasj/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in Republic of Serbia there are 3 613 352 dwellings, 7 448 housing units and 929 colective dwellings. The average dwelling in the Republic of Serbia has the floor space of 74.7 m².</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the book „Number and Floor Space of Housing Units“ the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia publishes the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings according to type of housing units, up to the level of settlements.</p> 13:33:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10706 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230526-seca-drveta-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Volume of works, related to felling timber in the Republic of Serbia in 2022, compared to the previous year, increased by 11%; in Beogradski region, it increased by 17%, in region Vojvodine, it increased by 13%; in Region Šumadije i Zapadne Srbije, the increase of 8% was noted, and in Region Južne i Istočne Srbije, the volume of works increased by 14%. Total felled timber volume in 2022 was about 3.8 million m3. The greatest part of it, about 2.0 million m3 (54%) was used as fuel wood. Gross felled timber volume in and outside state forests was about 2.8 million m3, while it amounted to about 913 000 m3 in and outside private forests.</p> 09:47:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10712 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230525-starost-i-pol/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The book "Age and Sex" contains the final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in on the population of the Republic of Serbia by age and sex, by five-year age groups, up to the level of settlement. In addition to these data, the book also contains data on the adult population (population aged 18 and over), as well as data on average age of the population.</span></p> 09:31:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10709 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230503-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-i-kvartal-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 1^st quarter of 2023, real GDP increased by 0.7% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.<br /><br />The calculation of quarterly GDP for the 1^st quarter 2023, which is more detailed and compiled at lower levels of aggregation, will be published in statistical release <em>Quarterly GDP in the Republic of Serbia</em> on May 31, 2023.</p> 09:53:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10690 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230428-ulaz-izlaz-i-tranzit-drumskih-teretnih-vozila-po-zemljama-registracije-vozila-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2022, 936 548 freight road vehicles exited from the territory of the Republic of Serbia over international road border crossings and 10 458 tons of goods were exported. Relative to 2021, the number of freight road vehicles in exit increased by 4.2% and the quantity of exported goods increased by 3.8%. Vehicles with registration of the Republic of Serbia, in 2022, carried somewhat more than a half of total quantity of the exported goods (67.8%). The number of freight vehicles that imported goods to the territory of the Republic of Serbia in 2022 increased by 0.5% compared to 2021. Vehicles with registration of the Republic of Serbia, in 2022, imported 45.8% of total quantity of the imported goods.</p> 12:50:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10684 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230427-izvestaj-o-napretku-u-ostvarivanju-ciljeva-odrzivog-razvoja-do-2030-godine-u-republici-srbiji/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Monitoring progress in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is an important aspect of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development implementation. The purpose of the report for 2022 is to, based on the data available in October 2022, illustrate the current status in implementing SDGs in the Republic of Serbia. In this way, the evidence-based foundation for monitoring and further improvement of policies leading to meeting these goals will further be strengthened. <br /><br /></span><span>You can download the report <a href="https://sdg.indikatori.rs/media/1627/progress-report-on-the-implementation-of-sustainable-development-goals-by-2030-in-the-republic-of-serbia-2022.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p> 13:40:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10685 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230428-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-mart-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- March 2023 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 17919.4 million - which was an increase of 1.7% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 16723.2 million - which was an increase of 6.8% compared to the same period last year.</p> 12:22:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10678 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230428-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-mart-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in March 2023, compared to the same month last year, increased by 5.3% at current prices and decreased by 9.0% at constant prices.</p> 12:26:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10679 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230428-turisticki-promet-mart-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in March 2023, compared to March 2022, the number of tourist arrivals was by 19.0 % greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 14.7 % greater.<br /><br />In March 2023, compared to March 2022, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 8.5 % greater, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 22.7% greater.</p> 12:38:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10680 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230425-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-mart-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-March 2023 amounted to 14 926. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 14 838, noted was the increase in live births by 88, i.e. 0.6%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-March 2023 amounted to 26 685, and if related to the same period 2022, when it was 35 736, it recorded decrease by 9 051, or 25.3%.</p> 09:42:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10677 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230331-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-februar-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in February 2023, compared to the same month last year, increased by 11.7% at current prices and decreased by 3.8% at constant prices.</p> 09:25:37 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10671 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230331-turisticki-promet-februar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in February 2023, compared to February 2022, the number of tourist arrivals was by 18.5% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 21.5% greater.<br /><br />In February 2023, compared to February 2022, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 8.5% greater, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 44.6% greater.</p> 09:35:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10672 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230331-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-februar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- February 2023 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 11258.5 million - which was an increase of 2.9% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 10472.8 million - which was an increase of 8.7% compared to the same period last year.</p> 09:15:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10670 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230324-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-februar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-February 2023 amounted to 10 083. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 9 596, noted was the increase in live births by 487, i.e. 5.1%.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-February 2023 amounted to 18 037, and if related to the same period 2022, when it was 24 486, it recorded decrease by 6 449, or 26.3%.</p> 11:28:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10666 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230320-napredaksrbijeodw/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the ODIN ranking for 2022, Serbia is on the 30th place out of total of 192 countries in the world, which represents an improvement of 17 places compared to the previous ranking, carried out in 2020. Serbia increased its total score from 63 to 69 points.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the Southern Europe region, Serbia is on the 4th place, behind Slovenia, Spain, and Portugal, and ahead of Italy, North Macedonia, Croatia, and Albania. On the European level, Serbia is on the 19th place - the first-ranked European countries are Poland, Denmark and Finland, while behind Serbia are Bulgaria, France, Great Britain, Hungary, etc.</span></p> 12:12:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10659 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230315-popispolj/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, with the support of the European Union, within the framework of the IPA 2018 project, is preparing the <strong>Census of Agriculture 2023</strong>, which will be conducted in the period from October 1 to December 15, 2023. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">On this occasion, the conference: <strong>"Toward the Census of Agriculture"</strong> will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Hotel Metropol, Belgrade. </p> 08:23:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10612 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230317-konferencija-u-susret-popisu-poljoprivrede-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The conference "Towards the Census of Agriculture 2023" was held on March 17^th, 2023 at the Metropol Hotel in Belgrade.<br /><br /></span><span>The director of SORS, Dr Miladin Kovačević, the head of the Department for Cooperation of the EU Delegation in Serbia, Nikola Bertolini, Milica Djurdjević, State Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, and the head of the Department of Agriculture Statistics Dragana Marković spoke about the upcoming Census of Agriculture 2023, addressing the media and the professional public.</span></p> 09:58:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10622 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230317-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The number of all road motor vehicles and trailers registered in 2022 in the Republic of Serbia recorded increase relative to the number of registered vehicles in 2021.<br /><br />Among domestic trademarks, the largest number of registered passenger cars was produced by Zastava trademark. Regarding foreign trademarks, the following manufacturers were the most notable: <em>Volkswagen, Opel, Fiat</em>, <em>Renault</em>, <em>Peugeot</em>, <em>Ford, Citroen</em> and<em> Audi</em>.</p> 09:45:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10621 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230313-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-januar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January 2023 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 5430.2 million - which was an increase of 9.7% compared to the same period last year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 5055.5 million - which was an increase of 16.0% compared to the same period last year.</p> 09:29:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10606 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230306-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iv-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2022 increased by 16.6% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2022, the increase of 8.4% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 23.7% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2022, the increase of 18.3% was noted.</p> 10:29:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10605 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230303-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-iv-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">From the total number of first time registered road motor vehicles and trailers during the fourth quarter of 2022, produced in 2022, in relation to the total number of registered vehicles, the most represented were trailer vehicles (57.4%), while the number of new passenger cars was the smallest (13.2%).</p> 10:26:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10598 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230303-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iv-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter 2022 increased by 3.9%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country decreased by 0.1%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 6.8%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 5.1%, Hungary, 4.8% and in Austria, 3.9%.</p> 10:32:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10599 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230301-unutrasnja-trgovina-iv-tromesecje-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover of motor vehicles (sale and repair, CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to the same quarter of 2021, increased by 21.3% at current prices.</p> 09:49:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10589 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230301-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-4-tromesecje-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in 2022, relative to 2021,increased by  14.4% at current prices, and decreased by 9.0% at constant prices.</p> 10:06:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10590 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230301-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-4-tromesecje-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in 2022, relative to 2021, increased by 22.6% at current prices.</p> 10:18:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10591 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230228-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-januar-2023-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in January 2023, compared to the same month last year, increased by 18.4% at current prices and by 1.8% at constant prices.</p> 15:18:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10586 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230228-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-iv-kv-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the LFS data, in the fourth quarter 2022, the number of the employed was 2 888 700, and the number of unemployed was 291 100. The employment rate for the mentioned period was 50.1%, and the unemployment rate was 9.2%. In comparison with the fourth quarter of 2021, unemployment rate was lower by 0.6 percentage points (p.p.), and the employment rate slightly increased, by 0.1 p.p.</p> 10:15:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10588 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230228-turisticki-promet-januar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in January 2023, compared to January 2022, number of tourist arrivals was by 18.8% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 12.3% greater.<br /><br />In January 2023, compared to January 2022, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 4.8% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 39.2% greater.</p> 09:38:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10587 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230224-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-2023/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the month January 2023 amounted to 5 401. Compared with the same month of the previous year, when the number of live births was 4 829, noted was the increase in live births by 572, i.e. 11.8%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the month January 2023 amounted to 9 372, and if related to the same month 2022, when it was 11 392, it recorded decrease by 2 020, or 17.7%.</p> 14:17:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10579 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230214-planobjavepopisa/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The final results of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings are going to be published successively, starting from April 28, 2023, in accordance with the <a href="https://popis2022.stat.gov.rs/en-us/publikacijenajava/" title="Publication plan"><strong>Publication plan of the 2022 Census </strong><strong>data</strong>.</a></p> 11:03:37 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10554 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230131-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-decembar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- December 2022 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 70206.7 million - which was an increase of 17.0% compared to the same period 2021;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 66613.4million - which was an increase of 31.1% compared to the same period 2021.</p> 12:58:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10538 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230131-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-iv-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 4^th quarter of 2022, real GDP increased by 0.4% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> 13:06:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10540 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230131-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-decembar-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in December 2022, compared to the same month last year, increased by 16.7% at current prices and decreased by 0.2% at constant prices.</p> 13:02:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10539 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230131-turisticki-promet-decembar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in December 2022, compared to December 2021, the number of tourist arrivals was by 30.6 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 24.7 % greater.<br /><br />In December 2022, compared to December 2021, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 5.3 % greater, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 46.8% greater.</p> 13:27:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10541 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230125-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-decembar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – December 2022 amounted to 62 250. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 62 062, noted was the increase in live births by 188, i.e. 0.3%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – December 2022 amounted to 110 839, and if related to the same period 2021, when it was 135 901, it recorded decrease by 25 062, or 18.4%.</p> 12:11:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10535 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20230111-navodnjavanje-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During 2022, total of 99 355 thous.m³of water were abstracted for irrigation, being by 7.3% more than in the previous year. Water was mostly <span>pumped</span> from water currents (89.8%), while the rest of quantities were abstracted from <span>the groundwater</span><span>, lakes and</span><span> reservoirs and from public water supply network.</span></p> 10:37:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10526 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221229-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-novembar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- November 2022 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 62453.0 million - which was an increase of 16.0% compared to the same period 2021;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 59277.1million - which was an increase of 30.8% compared to the same period 2021.</p> 12:53:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10520 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221229-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-novembar-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in November 2022, compared to the same month last year, increased by 19.5% at current prices and by 1.3% at constant prices.</p> 12:06:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10521 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221229-turisticki-promet-novembar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in November 2022, compared to November 2021, the number of tourist arrivals was by 49.2 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 39.8 % greater.<br /><br />In November 2022, compared to November 2021, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 40.6 % greater, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 38.7% greater.</p> 10:20:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10522 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221226-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-novembar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – November 2022 amounted to 56 807. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 56 648, noted was the increase in live births by 159, i.e. 0.3%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – Novembar 2022 amounted to 102 126, and if related to the same period 2021, when it was 123 492, it recorded decrease by 21 366, or 17.3%.</p> 11:02:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10518 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221221-konferencija-za-medije-prvi-rezultati-popisa-stan-domac-i-stanova-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On December 21st, 2022, in the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, a press conference was held, where the first results of 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings were announced.<br /><br />Dr Miladin Kovačević, Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, Dejana Đorđević, one of the census methodologists, and Petar Korović, Assistant Director in charge of finance and legal affairs, spoke about the first results of 2022 Census.</p> 15:06:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10505 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221209-najveca-regionalna-it-konferencija-odrzana-u-beogradu-sinergija-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Another Synergy was held in Belgrade - the largest regional IT conference! This major technological and business event has been held for 22 years, and this time the slogan of the conference was "Speed ​​IT up".</p> 09:20:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10483 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211230-ekonomska-kretanja-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><br /></strong>The total economic activity of the Republic of Serbia in 2021, measured by the real movements of the Gross domestic product (GDP), was estimated to made the growth of 7.5% when related to 2020.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2021 gross fixed capital formation recorded the real growth equalling 14.1% in comparison to 2020.</p> <p> </p> 07:50:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9676 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221205-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iii-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2022 increased by 22.4% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2022, the increase of 4.6% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 32.6% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2022, the increase of 9.7% was noted.</span></p> 09:18:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10480 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221202-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-iii-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Of the total number of road motor vehicles and trailers registered for the first time during the third quarter of 2022, produced in 2022, in relation to the total number of registered vehicles, the most represented are trailer vehicles (56.9%), while the least number refers to new passenger cars (15.2%).</p> 11:27:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10478 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221202-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iii-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2022 increased by 2.9%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 0.8%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 4.1%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 6.8%, Hungary, 5.1% and in Austria, 4.5%.</p> 11:35:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10479 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221201-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-3-tromesecje-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first nine months of 2022, relative to the same period 2021, increased by 22.8% at current prices.</p> 10:44:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10477 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221201-unutrasnja-trgovina-iii-tromesecje-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover of motor vehicles (sale and repair, CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2022, compared to the same quarter of 2021, increased by 18.8% at current prices.</p> 10:23:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10475 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221130-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-oktobar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- October 2022 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 56814.2 million - which was an increase of 17.4% compared to the same period 2021;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 53694.0million - which was an increase of 32.3% compared to the same period 2021.</p> 09:54:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10470 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221130-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-oktobar-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in October 2022, compared to the same month last year, increased by 23.8% at current prices and by 5% at constant prices.</p> 09:58:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10471 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221130-turisticki-promet-oktobar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in October 2022, compared to October 2021, the number of tourist arrivals was by 86.7 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 74.1 % greater.<br /><br />In October 2022, compared to October 2021, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 92.4 % greater, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 52.6% greater</p> 10:02:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10472 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221130-kretanja-na-trzistu-rada-u-trecem-kvartalu-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the LFS data, in the third quarter 2022, the number of the employed amounted to  2 942 000, and number of the unemployed to 288 900. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 50.8%, and relative to the third quarter 2021 it is bigger for 0.9 percentage points (p p) and relative to the second quarter 2022 it is smaller for 0.1 p p. Unemployment rate amounted to 8.9% and relative to the third quarter 2021 it is smaller for 1.6 p p, while relative to the second quarter 2022 it remains unchanged.</p> 10:51:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10474 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221125-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-oktobar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – October 2022 amounted to 51401. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 50974, noted was the increase in live births by 427, i.e. 0.8%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – October 2022 amounted to 94196, and if related to the same period 2021, when it was 108379, it recorded decrease by 14183, or 13.1%.</p> 09:30:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10467 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220930-istrazivanjeodrzavljanimaesuinostrans/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia in the period from 1 to 31 October conduct "Survey on the Citizens of the Republic of Serbia living Abroad". We invite the citizens of the Republic of Serbia who live abroad with all the members of their households or as a single-person household to take part in the survey.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The aim of this survey is to obtain as complete a picture as possible on the number and main demographic, migratory, educational characteristics of our citizens abroad. If you wish to participate in the survey, please register and fill in the on-line<span> </span><a href="https://istcapi.stat.gov.rs/INO/LogIn.aspx">Questionnaire<span> </span></a>.</p> 16:12:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10370 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221114-listovicasopisi-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">1 677 serial publications were published in the Republic of Serbia in 2021, presenting the increase of 2.4% relative to 2020.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Out of total number of<span> </span><span><span>serials published</span></span>, 83.1% related to magazines, 12.7% to papers (newspapers), and 4.1% to other serial publications, and 0.1% to unrelated sheets with interesting content.</p> 07:36:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10462 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221104-mapa-puta-za-statistiku-za-ciljeve-odrzivog-razvoja-drugo-izdanje/ <p style="text-align: justify;">We present the second edition of the <em>Road Map on Statistics for the Sustainable Development Goals</em> in Serbian. The purpose of the Road Map is to provide national statistical systems (NSSs) and other stakeholders with guidance for measuring progress towards the goals and targets. This strengthens the reliability of the NSS data and supports efforts to achieve goals.</p> 14:13:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10452 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221031-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-septembar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- September 2022 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 51123.7 million - which was an increase of 18.6% compared to the same period 2021;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 47888.7million - which was an increase of 32.9% compared to the same period 2021.</p> 11:07:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10435 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221031-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-septembar-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in September 2022, compared to the same month last year, increased by 23.4% at current prices and by 5.2% at constant prices.</p> 12:07:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10437 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221031-turisticki-promet-septembar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in September 2022, compared to September 2021, the number of tourist arrivals was by 55.7 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 45.7 % greater.<br /><br />In September 2022, compared to August 2021, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 55.8 % greater, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 30.5% greater</p> 13:38:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10438 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221031-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-iii-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 3^rd quarter of 2022, real GDP increased by 1.1% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> 11:14:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10436 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221025-sastanak-sa-oebs/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Within the framework of his visit to the Republic of Serbia and the institutions responsible for the national minority issues, the High Commissioner on National Minorities of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, H.E. Kairat Abdrakhmanov, accompanied by assistants Ms River Hustad and Ms Elena Gjoreska, visited Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia on 25th October. During discussions with Ms Snežana Lakčevic, Assistant Director in the Sector for Social Statistics and Aleksandaa Jovanović from the Division for the Census of Populationj, he was informed about the statistical aspects of the national minorities issues and on the developments since his last visit to the Republic of Serbia. Special attention during the meeting was paid to the Census of Population, households and Dwellings 2022, currently underway, and to the treatment of the national minorities during the preparations and rollout of the Census.</p> 12:32:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10432 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221025-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-septembar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – September 2022 amounted to 45 939. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 45 476, noted was the increase in live births by 463, i.e. 1.0%.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – September 2022 amounted to 85 742, and if related to the same period 2021, when it was 93 713, it recorded decrease by 7 971, or 8.5%</p> 08:39:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10431 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220926-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-avgust-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – August 2022 amounted to 40244. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 39965, noted was the increase in live births by 279, i.e. 0.7%.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – August 2022 amounted to 77352, and if related to the same period 2021, when it was 82681, it recorded decrease by 5329, or 6.4%.</p> 10:13:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10307 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221019-evropski-dan-statisitke/ <p style="text-align: justify;">With the slogan "Statistics to understand and connect to society, in the search for truth!", European Statistics Day is being celebrated for the seventh year.</p> 14:35:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10424 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170922-upotreba-ikt-a-pojedinci-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, over 3120000 of persons used computers every day or almost every day in 2017. 32% of the Internet population in 2017 used the services of <em>e-</em>government<em>. </em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the last three months, 28,3% of users bought/ ordered goods or services via the Internet.</p> 00:25:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3549 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170922-upotreba-ikt-a-domacinstva-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2017, 68.0% of the households in the Republic of Serbia possessed the Internet connection and it was the most widespread in Belgrade, amounting to 77,5%. In Vojvodina, it amounted to 68,7%, and in Central Serbia to 63.8%.</p> 00:11:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3548 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170922-upotreba-ikt-a-preduzeca-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, 99,7% of enterprises have the internet connection, website is possessed by 80,4% of enterprises.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2016, 41,4% of enterprises ordered products via the Internet, presenting the increase of 0,4% relative to 2015.</p> 00:28:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3550 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20221014-izdavackadelknjigeibrosure/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in 2021, published were 12 807 books and brochures, presenting the increase of 23.3% relative to 2020.</p> 10:11:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10414 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220930-pocinje-popis-stanovnistva-domacinstava-i-stanova-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings is being conducted from October 1st to October 31st, 2022.<br /><br />On the day before the start of the Census Friday, September 30th, 2022, a hybrid press conference was held on the premises of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.</p> 15:26:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10353 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220427-jubilej-160god/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The public enterprise "Post of Serbia" has included in the Program of issuing commemorative postage stamps for 2022 the commemorative session "Institutions of Serbia", within which a commemorative stamp was published (with the image of PhD Vladimir Jaksic, Serbian economist, founder of the first department for Statistics in Serbia) dedicated to the jubilee - the 160th anniversary of official statistics in Serbia.</p> 12:21:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9985 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220930-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-avgust-2022/ <p>The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- August 2022 amounted to:</p> <p>   - USD 45639.9 million - which was an increase of 20.6% compared to the same period 2021;</p> <p>   - EUR 42381.8million - which was an increase of 34.2% compared to the same period 2021.</p> 12:39:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10345 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220930-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-avgust-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in August 2022, compared to the same month last year, increased by 22.1% at current prices and by 4.6% at constant prices.</p> 12:43:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10346 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220930-turisticki-promet-avgust-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in August 2022, compared to August 2021, the number of tourist arrivals was by 30.9 % greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 21.0 % greater.<br /><br />In August 2022, compared to August 2021, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 22.6 % greater, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 18.1% greater.</p> 12:48:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10347 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220930-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-i-polugodiste-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of transported passengers in the first six months of 2022, relative to the same period 2021, increased by 17.6%, whereof number of passengers in domestic transport increased by 14.2% and in international transport, by 98.5%. In air transport, increase of 88.6% was recorded, while in road transport, it increased by 13.1%. Referring to passengers railway transport, increase of 63.5% was noted. Operations volume, expressed in pkm, increased by 45.2%. Goods transported in the first half of 2022 noted growth of 14.9%, relative to the same period 2021. Regarding the same period, expressed in tkm, operations volume increased by 4.0%. Air transport, pipeline, road and railway transport recorded increase in quantity of transported goods, while inland waterway transport noted decrease.</p> 09:29:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10348 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220927-racunfizickogtokaenergije-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2020, the amount of total available energy was 2 139 262 TJ, which is by 2.5% more than in the previous year. The largest share of energy in total energy flows was noted in products, 48.1%, followed by residues, 30.5% and natural energy inputs, with the share of 21.4%.</p> 11:03:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10341 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/2022-sastanak-sa-predstavnicima-vb/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On the occasion of the upcoming Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022, a meeting of the representatives of SORS and the representatives of the Embassy of Great Britain was held on the premises of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The meeting was initiated by the representatives of the Embassy of Great Britain with the aim of getting to know more about the preparations of the Census, with a special emphasis on the method of enumeration of foreigners and members of national minorities in the Republic of Serbia.</p> 14:55:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10284 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220921-radionica-o-popisu/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in cooperation with the United Nations Population Fund in Serbia, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia organized a workshop with the aim of better coverage of the total population of the Republic of Serbia in the upcoming Census.</p> 10:23:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10308 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/16092022-infocentar/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2022 Info-center started operating on September 15th, 2022. By calling the Info-center, via phone number <strong>0800 444 005</strong>, citizens will be answered by friendly operators who will provide the necessary information, as well as answers to all questions relating to 2022 Census.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Calls to the Info-center are free and available from the entire territory of Serbia, from the fixed network of Telekom Serbia and mobile networks.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Working hours of the Info-center are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - every day.</p> 14:04:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10293 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220905-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-ii-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2022 increased by 26.9 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2022, the increase of 15.6% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 28.6% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2022, the increase of 8.8 % was noted.</p> 09:42:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10282 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220902-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-ii-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total number of the first-time registered road motor vehicles and articulated vehicles in the second quarter 2022, produced in 2022, related to the total number of registered vehicles, the most represented are mopeds (63.6%), while the smallest share goes to new buses (6.3%).</p> 09:53:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10280 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220902-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-ii-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2022 increased by 24.1%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 16.1%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 30.6%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Hungary, 7.3%, then in Germany, 5.8% and Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5.4%.</p> 10:05:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10281 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220831-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-ii-kv-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the Labor Force Survey, In the second quarter 2022, the number of the employed amounted to 2 953 500, and number of the unemployed to 287 200. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 50.9%, while unemployment rate had the value of 8.9%. Employment rate, in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021, increased by 2.6 percentage points (pp), and the unemployment rate decreased by 2.2 p.p.</p> 09:31:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10269 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220901-unutrasnja-trgovina-ii-tromesecje-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover of motor vehicles (sale and repair, CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2022, compared to the same quarter of 2021, increased by 24.8% at current prices.</p> 14:10:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10270 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220901-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-2-tromesecje-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2022, relative to the same period 2021,increased by 65.6% at current prices.</p> 14:24:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10271 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220901-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-2-tromesecje-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first six months of 2022, relative to the same period 2021, increased by 17.3% at current prices.</p> 14:37:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10272 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220831-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-jul-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in July 2022, compared to the same month last year, increased by 22.1% at current prices and by 4% at constant prices.</p> 10:08:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10264 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220831-turisticki-promet-jul-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in July 2022, compared to July 2021, the number of tourist arrivals was by 24.3% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 5.5% greater.<br /><br />In July 2022, compared to July 2021, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 1.2% lower while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 17.2% greater</p> 10:16:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10265 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220831-naucnoistrazivacka-i-razvojna-delatnost-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total expenditures for research and development activities in 2021 amounted to over RSD 62 billion RSD, and their participation in GDP amounts to almost 1%.</p> 10:52:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10268 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220831-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-jul-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-July 2022 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 40342.6 million - which was an increase of 21.1% compared to the same period 2021;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 37176.7 million - which was an increase of 35.1% compared to the same period 2021.</p> 10:05:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10262 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220826-pravna-i-odgovorna-lica-ucinioci-privrednih-prestupa-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2021, for the perpetrators of economic violations, the number of reported responsible persons decreased by 25% and number of responsible legal entities decreased by 27%, compared with 2020, while the number of convicted responsible persons in legal entities went up by 58%, and number of legal entities increased by 48%.</p> 09:28:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10258 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220825-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-jul-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – July 2022 amounted to 34 389. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 34 398, noted was the decrease in live births by 9, i.e. 0.03%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – July 2022 amounted to 68 194, and if related to the same period 2021, when it was 74 234, it recorded decrease by 6 040, or 8.1%.</p> 12:43:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10257 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220818-pregled-it-sektora-namibija/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Within the framework of the Free Trade Agreement between the EFTA and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), the EFTA Statistical Office organized an IT sector review with the Namibia Statistics Agency. <br /> <br /> The expert panel consisted of experts from EFTA Statistical Office, Statistics Norway and the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.</p> 13:31:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10238 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220801-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-flesh-procena-ii-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 2^nd quarter of 2022, real GDP increased by 4.0% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> 08:44:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10224 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220729-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-jun-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-June 2022 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 35096.7 million - which was an increase of 25.6% compared to the same period 2021;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 32049.3 million - which was an increase of 38.3% compared to the same period 2021.</p> 11:46:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10221 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220729-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-jun-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in June 2022, compared to the same month last year, increased by 21.7% at current prices and by 4.8% at constant prices.</p> 11:51:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10222 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220729-turisticki-promet-jun-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in June 2022, compared to June 2021, the number of tourist arrivals was by 42.6% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 24.0% greater.<br /><br />In June 2022, compared to June 2021, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 11.5% greater while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 48.3% greater.</p> 12:16:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10223 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220725-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-jun-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-June 2022 amounted to 29334. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 28813, noted was the increase in live births by 521, i.e. 1.8%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-June 2022 amounted to 60346, and if related to the same period 2021, when it was 65817, it recorded decrease by 5471, or 8.3%.</p> 13:30:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10218 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220722-ne-izostaviti-nikoga-iz-razvoja-napredak-u-ostvarivanju-ciljeva-odrzivog-razvoja-u-republici-srbiji-iz-perspektive-zivota-i-razvoja-dece/ <p style="text-align: justify;">We hereby present the fifth, brief, informative and thematic publication from the series "Leave No One Behind". The publication has been created with the aim to show the situation with regard to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Republic of Serbia from the perspective of life and development of children.<br /><br /><a data-id="10216" href="/media/358270/leave-no-one-behind.pdf" target="_blank" title="Leave No One Behind!.pdf"><u>Download the publication</u></a></p> 08:41:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10213 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220719-konferencija-za-medije-povodom-popisa/ <p style="text-align: justify;">After a two-year delay caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, in October of this year, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) will implement the Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in the Republic of Serbia. Preparations for the Census are well advanced - the competition for the selection of 2 500 instructors in the Census has ended, and the competition for the selection of 15 000 enumerators is ahead.</p> 12:41:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10199 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220715-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-konacni-podaci-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- December2021 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 59364.8 million - which was an increase of 29.8% compared to the same period 2020;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 50225.9 million - which an increase of 25.5% compared to the same period 2020.</p> 11:09:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10188 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220714-maloletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of crime reports against juvenile perpetrators of criminal offences in 2021 amounted to 2 523. The number of submitted motions for pronouncing criminal sanctions was 1 749, and the number of minors sentenced to criminal sanctions (1 383) was increased by 12% in comparison to the previous year.</p> 10:15:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10173 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220714-punoletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in 2021, the procedure upon criminal reports was completed for 80632 adult perpetrators of criminal offenses, which is by 8% more than in 2020.</p> 10:26:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10174 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220714-12-14-jul-2022-advancing-international-collaboration-in-data-science-and-big-data-for-official-statistics-uk/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On the occasion of the jubilee celebration, five years since the start of the Data Science Campus center, the English State Statistics Office (ONS Office for National Statistics UK), in the period July 12 - 14 2022 has organized a conference entitled "Advancing International Collaboration in Data Science and Big Data for Official Statistics". At the conference, attended by more than 50 delegates from more than 30 institutions around the world, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia was represented by Branko Josipović and Nebojša Tolić.</p> 10:29:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10177 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/2022711-unutrasnje-migracije-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2021 there were 135 194 persons who changed residence, i.e. moved permanently from one to another place (settlement) in the Republic of Serbia.<br /><br />The average age of persons who changed residence was 34.7 years (35 for men and 34.5 for women).</p> 14:54:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10162 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220629-beograd-unece-blue-skies-thinking-network/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Blue Sky Thinking Network is the “ideas factory” for the statistical modernisation community. The network provides a research and innovation platform where members can share ideas and look for partners to explore how new innovations to our production process can benefit statistical organisations.</p> 09:43:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10139 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220630-zenezrtvenasilja/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period from September 1 to November 8 2021, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, in cooperation with Eurostat, based on the contract of the Multi-beneficiary statistical cooperation program IPA-2017, conducted a „Survey on the safety and quality of life of women“. (EU-GBV).  The survey was conducted on a representative sample of 7,000 households, the survey unit is a female, aged 18 to 74. 4100 women participated in the survey.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">As a result of the survey, two publications were produced:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="/media/358198/g20226006.pdf">"Quality of life and safety of women"</a> <em>(only in Serbian)</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="/media/358199/g20226007.pdf">“Woman victim of violence from the point of view of statistics”</a> <em>(only in Serbian)</em></p> 09:05:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10110 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220701-procenjen-broj-stanovnika-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The estimated number of population in the Republic of Serbia in 2021 was 6 834 326 (the estimations are based on the results of natural changes statistics and population internal migration). Observed by sex, <strong>51.3% </strong>were women  (3 507 325) and <strong>48.7% </strong>were men (3 327 001). The depopulation trend continued, meaning that population growth rate, compared with the previous year, was negative and amounted to <strong>-9,4‰.</strong></p> 12:53:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10118 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220701-vitalni-dogadjaji-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2021, there were 62 180 live births and 136 622 deaths in the Republic of Serbia. Natural increase  amounted to  -74 442.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Оf the total number of live births in 2021 in the Republic of Serbia, the largest was the number of live births, 18 825, were born to women aged 30-34. The average age at child birth was 30.1, while the average age of women at birth of the first child was 28.7 years</p> 12:44:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10117 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220701-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-2020-i-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of transported passengers in 2021, relative to the previous year, increased by 55.7%, relative to the same period of the previous year. In the observed period, domestic transport of passengers saw also an increase of 9.9%, which influenced the growth of the total number of passengers carried by 11.8%. The total performance in 2021, expressed in pkm, increased by 29.2%, which resulted from an increase in the performance of the domestic transport of passengers by 8.0%, and that of the international transport grew by 63.2%.<br /><br />The volume of transported goods in 2021, relative to the previous year, increased by 40.8%. The domestic transport of goods increased by 64.8%, while the international transport of goods recorded inecrease of export of goods by 25.1%, and of import by 21.6%, relative to 2020. Operations volume, expressed in tkm grew by 32.7%.</p> 09:33:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10119 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220630-modernstats-world-workshop-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period 27^th to 29^th June, SORS hosted a workshop, organised by the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), whose main topic was modernisation of official statistics and gathered 60 statisticians from Europe and Latin America. Participants from Australia and Canada joined and contributed to the workshop online.</p> 10:19:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10120 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220630-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-maj-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- May 2022 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 29140.4 million - which was an increase of 28.2% compared to the same period 2021;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 26450.7 million which was an increase of 40.1% compared to the same period 2021.</p> 16:37:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10107 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220630-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-maj-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in May 2022, compared to the same month last year, increased by 19.7% at current prices and by 5.1% at constant prices.</p> 16:58:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10108 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220630-turisticki-promet-maj-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in May 2022, compared to May 2021, the number of tourist arrivals was by 88.4% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 56.1% greater.<br /><br />In May 2022, compared to May 2021, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 33.3% greater while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 103.8% greater.</p> 09:38:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10111 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220629-ljudski-resursi-u-nauci-i-tehnologiji-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The core of human resources in science and technology consists of persons who meet both requirements, have acquired higher education and work in the fields of science and technology in these occupations. In 2021, 521.200 persons made up the core, of which 57% were women.</p> 14:35:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10105 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220628-budzetska-izdvajanja-za-nauku-202122/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2021, 26 588 164 thousand RSD of budget funds were spent for research and development (R&amp;D) activities in the Republic of Serbia, which is an increase of 5.3% compared to the previous year, 2020. The share of total budget funds for R&amp;D in the gross domestic product in 2021 was 0.42%.</p> 10:24:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10097 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220617-najavajavnogpozzainstr/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia will hire about 2 500 instructors for the needs of conducting 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in the Republic of Serbia.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span>A public call for candidates will be published on June 24, 2022.</span></strong></p> 07:36:58 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10069 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220624-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-maj-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-May 2022 amounted to 24171. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 23656, noted was the increase in live births by 515, i.e. 2.2%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-May 2022 amounted to 52602, and if related to the same period 2021, when it was 56719, it recorded decrease by 4117, or 7.3%.</p> 10:21:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10083 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220624-upisani-studenti-202122-skolska-godina-visoko-obrazovanje/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 2021/22 school year in the Republic of Serbia, 243 730 students enrolled at all levels of studies and at all higher education institutions.</p> 10:28:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10084 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220624-diplomirani-studenti-2021-visoko-obrazovanje/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 2021 calendar year in the Republic of Serbia, 39 956 students graduated at all levels of studies and at all higher education institutions.</p> 10:56:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10085 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220621-obukazapopis/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the scope of the preparations for conducting the Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, 2022, a five-day training of municipal and regional coordinators was held at Kopaonik from June 13 to 17.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Training was attended approximately by 300 municipal and regional coordinators  who will hold in the next period a training for instructors and control the work of immediate participants in Census field work, from October 1 to 31, 2022.</p> 13:33:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10070 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220610-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2022 increased by 15.1%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 22.2%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 9.8%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 5.0%, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 4.8% and in Hungary, 4.5%.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The exit of passenger road motor vehicles from the Republic of Serbia increased by 25.3% compared to the same period 2021. The exit of vehicles registered in the country increased by 19.4%, while in the same period, the exit of vehicles with foreign registration plates increased by 31.2%. The largest number of vehicles was registered in Hungary, 7.0%, Germany, 5.5% and Bosnia and Herzegovina, 4.9%.</p> 12:45:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10037 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220610-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 1^st quarter of 2022, it can be noted that number of first time registered mopeds, motorcycles and agricultural tractors increased, while the number of passengers cars, buses, lorries and trailers and semi-trailers decreased. The greatest number of first time registered special purpose motor vehicles was the same as in 1^st quarter 2021. The greatest number of passengers cars was produced by the following manufacturers: <em>Volkswagen, </em><em>Opel</em>,<em> Audi, Peugeot </em>and <em>Fiat</em>.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Based on the results, it can be concluded that the most frequent number of freight vehicles was of the capacity up to 999 kg, as well as that the greatest number of such vehicles was with diesel motor energy.  </p> 12:48:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10038 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220608-koriscenje-i-zastita-voda-od-zagadjivanja-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2021, 3 723 million m³of water was used in the industry sections, presenting the decrease of 6.4%, compared to 2020.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">From a total of 3 723 million m³of water abstracted in the industry sections, 99.6% included water from own abstraction (98.6% surface water, 1.0% groundwater), and 0.4% from public water supply system.    </p> 12:41:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10036 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220603-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-i-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the first<span> </span>quarter of 2022 increased by 26% relative to the same period of the previous year. In the Information and Communication Sector operating income were increased by 35.5% relative to the same period of the previous year.</p> 12:34:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10032 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220603-stete-u-sumama-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total damages in state forests of the Republic of Serbia in 2021, expressed in timber volume, amounted to 197 774 m³, out of which, about 19 000 m³ were damages caused by man.</p> 12:27:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10031 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220531-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-april-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in April 2022, compared to the same month last year, increased by 20.5% at current prices and by 6.9% at constant prices.</p> 09:25:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10024 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220531-turisticki-promet-april-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in April 2022, compared to April 2021, the number of tourist arrivals was by 98.1% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 68.2% greater.<br /><br />In April 2022, compared to April 2021, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 50.6% greater while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 98.7% greater.</p> 09:27:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10025 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220531-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-i-kv-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the LFS data for the first quarter 2022 number of the employed amounted to 2 869 700, and number of the unemployed to 341 400. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 49.3%, while unemployment rate had the value of 10.6%.</p> 10:18:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10026 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220601-unutrasnja-trgovina-i-tromesecje-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover of motor vehicles (sale and repair, CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter of 2022, compared to the same quarter of 2021, increased by 24.5% at current prices.</p> 14:37:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10027 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220601-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-1-tromesecje-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2022, relative to the same period 2021, increased by 16.0% at current prices and decreased by 2.3% at constant prices.</p> 14:44:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10028 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220601-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-1-tromesecje-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in Q1 2022, relative to the same period 2021, increased by 8.1% at current prices.</p> 14:51:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10029 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220531-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-april-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- April 2022 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 22959.4 million - which was anincrease of 27.7% compared to the same period 2021;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 20580.8 million - which was anincrease of 37.7% compared to the same period 2021.</p> 09:21:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10022 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220527-seca-drveta-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The volume of work carried out on logging in the Republic of Serbia in 2021, compared to the previous year, increased by 12%, in the Belgrade region decreased by 24%, in the Vojvodina region increased by 13%, in the region of Sumadija and Western Serbia decreased by 4%, and in the Region of Southern and Eastern Serbia it increased by 15%. The volume of trees cut in 2021 totals about 3.4 million m3. The majority part of this volume of wood, about 1.7 million m3 (51%), was used as fuelwood. The felled (gross) volume of wood in state forests and out of forests is about 2.6 million m3, and in private forests and out of forests about 780,000 m3.</p> 09:24:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10020 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220525-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-april-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-April 2022 amounted to 19164. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 18894, noted was the increase in live births by 270, i.e. 1.4%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-April amounted to 44215, and if related to the same period 2021, when it was 46194, it recorded decrease by 1979, or 4.3%.</p> 15:27:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10019 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220524-neizostavitenikog/ <p style="text-align: justify;">We hereby present the fourth, brief, informative and thematic publication from the series "Leave No One Behind". The publication has been created with the aim of showing the situation with regard to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Republic of Serbia from a gender perspective.</p> <p><a data-id="10011" href="/media/358123/lnob-rodni-aspekti-eng.pdf" title="LNOB - rodni aspekti eng.pdf">Download the publication</a></p> 12:58:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10016 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220520-podizanje-i-gajenje-suma-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Forest raising and cultivation, 2021. The volume of afforestation works in 2021 is 19% lower than in the previous year.</span> <span>The largest decline in afforestation compared to the previous year was in the Belgrade region, 44%, and the smallest decline in afforestation was in the Region of Southern and Eastern Serbia, 6%.</span> <span>Works on raising plantations and protection belts in 2021, compared to the previous year, were reduced by 465 ha.</span></p> 08:59:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10006 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220513-popisnisajtnovi/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Dear visitors of the site, as a part of the preparations for the realization of the 2022 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, the website <a href="https://popis2022.stat.gov.rs/en-Us/" target="_blank" title="Census 2022">popis2022.stat.gov.rs</a> has been launched today.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Through this website, all interested citizens can follow the latest activities regarding the preparation and implementation of the Census.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 10:08:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/10000 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220506-zastita-od-stetnog-dejstva-voda-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total area defended from flooding amounted to 1 763 946 hectares, presenting the increase of 11.7%, compared to 2020. Utilized agricultural land protected from flood amounted to 1 204 506 ha, resenting 68.3% of total protected land.</p> 10:24:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9998 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220504-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-i-kvartal-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 1^st quarter of 2022, real GDP increased by 4.3% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> 09:35:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9997 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220429-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-mart-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January-March 2022 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 17030.9 million - which was an increase of 30.0% compared to the same period 2021;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 15147.5 million - which was an increase of 39.6% compared to the same period 2021.</p> 12:20:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9991 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220429-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-mart-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in March 2022, compared to the same month last year, increased by 33% at current prices and by 18.7% at constant prices.</p> 12:25:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9992 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220429-turisticki-promet-mart-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in March 2022, compared to March 2021, the number of tourist arrivals was by 79.6% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 44.3% greater.<br /><br />In March 2022, compared to March 2021, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 20.5% greater while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 92.8% greater.</p> 12:34:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9993 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220429-ulaz-izlaz-i-tranzit-drumskih-teretnih-vozila-po-zemljama-registracije-vozila-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2021, 899 213 freight road vehicles exited from the territory of the Republic of Serbia over international road border crossings and 10 078 tons of goods were exported. Relative to 2020, the number of freight road vehicles in exit increased by 9.9% and the quantity of exported goods increased by 6.0%. Vehicles with registration of the Republic of Serbia, in 2021, carried somewhat more than a half of total quantity of the exported goods (68.8%). The number of freight vehicles that imported goods to the territory of the Republic of Serbia in 2021 increased by 11.7% compared to 2020. Vehicles with registration of the Republic of Serbia, in 2021, imported 50.0% of total quantity of the imported goods.</p> 10:25:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9996 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220426-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-mart-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-March 2022 amounted to 14 838. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 14 334, noted was the increase in live births by 504, i.e. 3.5%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-March 2022 amounted to 35 736, and if related to the same period 2021, when it was 33 535, it recorded increase by 2 201, or 6.6%.</p> 08:46:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9983 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210429-istrazivanje-zdravlja-stan/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The study titled "The 2019 Serbian National Health Survey", prepared by a group of authors, is the latest comprehensive presentation of valuable data on how citizens experience their health, how they care about their health, the extent to which they use health care and adopt healthy lifestyles, while relying on preventive and other health services. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The publication is based on the results of the Health Interview Survey, conducted by the Republic Bureau of Statistics at the end of 2019, in cooperation with the Institute of Public Health of Serbia "Dr Milan Jovanović Batut" and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia.</p> 12:42:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9277 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220420-predskolsko-vaspitanje-i-obrazovanje-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2021/22 school year, total of  223 559 children attended preschool education and upbringing.<br /><br />There were 53 981 (24.1%) children aged from six months up to 3 years and 169 578 (75.9%) children from 3 years up to the age of starting school.</p> 09:43:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9972 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/160-godina-zvanicne-statistike/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The beginning of official statistics in Serbia is considered to be April 18, 1862, when Prince Mihailo Obrenović signed an act obliging the Economic Department of the Ministry of Finance to conduct statistical affairs for all branches of state administration. The head of the department was PhD Vladimir Jakšić (1824-1899), who in 1850 proposed the establishment of the State Statistical Service.</p> 09:21:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9969 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220415-kontinuiranoksuo/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Almost a half of the enterprises in the Republic of Serbia (49.2%) conducts some form of continuing vocational training of its employees, while trainings were attended by 24.8% of total employees in all companies.</p> 09:14:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9963 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220415-racun-naknada-u-oblasti-zivotne-sredine-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2020, revenue from environmental taxes amounted to RSD 217890.6 mill, presenting the decrease of 2.6% relative to 2019. The greatest share in revenue structure related to energy taxes and taxes on transport, 87.0%, i.e. 7.5%, while taxes on pollution and resources participated with 4.2% and 1.4%, respectively.</p> 10:44:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9964 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220331-izvestajonaprcor/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Monitoring progress in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is an important aspect of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development implementation. The purpose of the report for 2021 is to, based on the data available in October 2021, illustrate the current status in implementing SDGs in the Republic of Serbia. In this way, the evidence-based foundation for monitoring and further improvement of policies leading to meeting these goals will further be strengthened. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>You can download the report <a data-id="9886" href="/media/353537/progress-report-on-the-implementation-of-sustainable-development-goals-by-2030-in-the-republic-of-serbia.pdf" target="_blank" title="progress-report-on-the-implementation-of-sustainable-development-goals-by-2030-in-the-republic-of-serbia.pdf">here</a>.</span></p> 10:03:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9887 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220331-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-februar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January- February 2022 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 10535.1 million - which was an increase of 32.1% compared to the same period 2021;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 9278.7 million - which was an increase of 41.1% compared to the same period 2021.</p> 16:36:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9882 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220331-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-februar-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in February 2022, compared to the same month last year, increased by 20.5% at current prices and by 7.7% at constant prices.</p> 16:46:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9883 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220331-turisticki-promet-februar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in February 2022, compared to February 2021, the number of tourist arrivals was by 37.8% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 24.9% greater.<br /><br />In February 2022, compared to February 2021, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 8.6% greater while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 69.6% greater.</p> 10:19:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9888 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220325-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-februar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-February 2022 amounted to 9 596. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 8 985, noted was the increase in live births by 611, i.e. 6.8%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-February 2022 amounted to 24 486, and if related to the same period 2021, when it was 20 583, it recorded increase by 3 903, or 19.0%.</p> 15:11:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9874 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220318-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The number of road motor vehicles registered in 2021 in the Republic of Serbia increased in comparison to the number of registered vehicles in the previous year. Decrease was noted for mopeds. <br /><br /></span>Among domestic trademarks, the largest number of registered passenger cars was produced by Zastava trademark. Regarding foreign trademarks, the following manufacturers were the most notable: <em>Volkswagen, Opel, Fiat</em>, <em>Renault</em>, <em>Peugeot</em>, <em>Ford,</em> <em>Audi </em>and<em> Citroen</em>.</p> 15:24:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9837 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220318-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-iv-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 4^th quarter of 2021, it can be noted that number of first time registered buses, special purpose motor vehicles and agricultural tractors increased, while number of other road motor vehicles decreased. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: <em>Volkswagen,</em><em> Opel</em>, <em>Fiat</em><em>, Renault </em>and<em> Peugeot</em><em>.<br /><br /></em>Based on the results, it can be concluded that the most frequent number of freight vehicles was of the capacity up to 999 kg, as well as that the greatest number of such vehicles was with diesel motor energy.  </p> 15:36:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9838 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220318-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iv-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter 2021 increased by 31.1%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 36.0%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 27.8%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Hungary, 7.2%, Germany, 4.4% and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 4.1%.<br /><br />The exit of passenger road motor vehicles from the Republic of Serbia increased by 60.7% compared to the same period 2020. The exit of vehicles registered in the country increased by 37.2%, while in the same period, the exit of vehicles with foreign registration plates increased by 80.6%. The largest number of vehicles was registered in Hungary, 4.4%, Germany, 3.9%, and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 3.5%.</p> 15:45:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9839 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220317-preduzeca/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>This publication continues the comprehensive statistical monitoring of small and medium enterprises and unincorporated enterprises according to the standards prescribed by Eurostat, as well as the provision of internationally comparable indicators of their business.</span><span> </span></p> 12:21:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9818 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211004-vrnjacka-banja-26-septembar-1-oktobar-2021-obuka-za-anketare-i-izvestajne-jedinice/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Given the global outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and the somewhat insufficient management in general, and even in statistics, it was necessary to organize additional training for interviewers, and where possible for reporting units (households, companies, etc.), in order to ensure smooth operation and collection of quality data in these rather difficult circumstances.</p> 10:52:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9762 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211213-konferencija-statistika-u-pandemiji-kovida-19-od-anketara-i-proizvodjaca-do-korisnika-5-10-decembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) supported by Eurostat, has organized and conducted for 210 participants the conference “Statistics in the COVID-19 pandemic – from interviewers and producers to users”, from December 5 to December 10, 2021, in Zlatibor, Republic of Serbia.</p> 11:52:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9773 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220311-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-januar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January 2022 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 4747.7 million - which was an increase of 31.0% compared to the same period 2021;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 4179.2 million - which was an increase of 40.7% compared to the same period 2021.</p> 12:58:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9753 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220304-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iv-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2021 increased by 23.1 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2021, the increase of 13.3% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 33.7% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2021, the increase of 28.9 % was noted.</p> 14:01:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9752 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220301-unutrasnja-trgovina-iv-tromesecje-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover of motor vehicles (sale and repair, CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to the same quarter of 2020, increased by 16.1% at current prices.</p> 10:13:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9748 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220301-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-4-tromesecje-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in 2021, relative to 2020,increased by  13.7% at current prices, and decreased by 5.9% at constant prices.</p> 10:23:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9749 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220301-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-4-tromesecje-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in 2021, relative to the same period 2020, increased by 4.7% at current prices.</p> 10:33:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9750 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220228-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-iv-kv-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the LFS data for the fourth quarter 2021, number of the employed amounted to 2 917 400, and number of the unemployed to 316 700. The employment rate for the same period was 50.0% and the unemployment rate was 9.8%.</p> 11:13:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9747 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220228-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-januar-2022-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in January 2022, compared to the same month last year, increased by 15.8% at current prices and by 4.3% at constant prices.</p> 14:02:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9744 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220228-turisticki-promet-januar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in January 2022, compared to January 2021, the number of tourist arrivals was by 56.4% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 54.3% greater.<br /><br />In January 2022, compared to January 2021, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 28.8% greater while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 124.3% greater.</p> 09:53:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9745 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220225-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-2022/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the mounth January 2022 amounted to 4 829. Compared with the same mounth of the previous year, when the number of live births was 4 550, noted was the increase in live births by 279, i.e. 6.1%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the mounth January amounted to 11 392, and if related to the same mounth 2021, when it was 10 417, it recorded increase by 975, or 9.4%.</p> 13:21:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9717 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220204-neizostavitenikog/ <p style="text-align: justify;">We hereby present the third, brief, informative and thematic publication from the series "Leave No One Behind". The publication has been created with the aim to show the situation with regard to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Republic of Serbia from the perspective of spatial differences or inequalities, which are viewed twofold: (1) as differences between the population living in urban and other settlements, and (2) as differences among the population living in regions of the Republic of Serbia.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img style="width: 16px; height: 16px; float: left;" src="/media/1335/pdf16x16.png?width=16&amp;height=16" alt="" data-id="2381"><span>  </span><a data-id="9703" href="/media/346499/eng_lnob3.pdf" target="_blank" title="ENG_LNOB3.pdf"><span>publication "Leave No One Behind"</span></a></p> 20:46:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9705 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220131-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-decembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - December2021 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 59 360.5 million - which was an increase of 29.8% compared to the same period 2020;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 50 222.1million - which was an increase of 25.5% compared to the same period 2020.</p> 09:35:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9699 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220131-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-iv-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 4^th quarter of 2021, real GDP increased by 6.9% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> 09:55:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9700 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220131-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-decembar-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in December 2021, compared to the same month last year, increased by 22.7% at current prices and by 11.2% at constant prices.</p> 14:46:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9698 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220131-turisticki-promet-decembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in December 2021, compared to December 2020, the number of tourist arrivals was by 139.5% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 101.2% greater.<br /><br />In December 2021, compared to December 2020, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 71.0% greater while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 179.4% greater.</p> 10:12:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9701 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220125-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-decembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – December 2021 amounted to 62 062. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 61 693, noted was the increase in live births by 369, i.e. 0.6%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – December 2021 amounted to 135 901, and if related to the same period 2020, when it was 114 954, it recorded increase by 20 947, or 18.2%.</p> 09:27:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9693 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20220111-navodnjavanje-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During 2021, total of 92 574 thous.m3 of water were abstracted for irrigation, being by 33.9% more than in the previous year. Water was mostly pumped from water currents (84.3%), while the rest of quantities were abstracted from the groundwater, lakes and reservoirs and from public water supply network.</p> 09:37:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9679 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211230-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-novembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - November 2021 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 53824.6 million - which was an increase of 30.5% compared to the same period 2020;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 45324.6 million - which was an increase of 24.8% compared to the same period 2020.</p> 09:51:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9667 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211230-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-novembar-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in November 2021, compared to the same month last year, increased by 21.2% at current prices and by 10% at constant prices.</p> 10:09:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9668 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211230-turisticki-promet-novembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in November 2021, compared to November 2020, the number of tourist arrivals was by 86.4% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 51.9% greater.<br /><br />In November 2021, compared to November 2020, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 29.3% greater, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 114.2% greater.</p> 12:36:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9669 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211222-eu-donirala-republickom-zavodu-za-statistiku-nova-vozila/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Representatives of the EU Delegation to Serbia, led by the Head of the II Sector of Operations, Martin Klauke, handed over the keys of 18 vehicles to Dr Miladin Kovacevic, director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. Škoda vehicles are a donation within the IPA 2018 project. <em>The EU for the development of statistics in Serbia</em> that will be used during the upcoming censuses of population and agriculture.</p> 13:27:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9643 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211222-eu-donacija-vozila/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Тhe representatives of the EU Delegation to Serbia, led by the Head of Operations Section II, Martin Klauke, handed over the keys of 18 Škoda vehicles, which are a donation from the European Union, to Dr Miladin Kovačević, Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The donation is made within the Project IPA 2018 EU project for the development of statistics in Serbia</p> <p><a href="/en-US/vesti/20211222-eu-donirala-republickom-zavodu-za-statistiku-nova-vozila" target="_blank">More about the event</a></p> 15:08:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9641 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211224-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-novembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-November 2021 amounted to 56 648. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 56 587, noted was the increase in live births by 61, i.e. 0.1%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-November amounted to 123 492, and if related to the same period 2020, when it was 97 633, it recorded increase by 25 859, or 26.5%.</p> 11:14:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9642 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211224-novoupisani-studenti-u-202122/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of newly enrolled first-year undergraduate students in academic and vocational studies in the Republic of Serbia is 48508, for the year of 2021/22.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The share of men in the total number of freshmen is 21216 or 43.7%, while the share of women is 27292, or 56.3%.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the method of financing studies, 50.6% of newly enrolled students are budget users, while 49.4% are self-financing students.</p> 10:13:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9666 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211215-istrazivanje-o-zadovoljstvu-korisnika/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period from October 12th to November 12th, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia conducted the User Satisfaction Survey.  </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">486 users participated in the Survey. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">As the data gain real value only when used, the results of this Survey best reflect the attitudes, opinion and impressions of users on satisfaction with the data and services provided by SORS. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The results of the Survey will enable the improvement of the quality of data and services offered by SORS, primarily in segments where users expressed less satisfaction or dissatisfaction. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In addition, the answers to some questions can serve to better direct the relevant activities of SORS in the field of quality management policy.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img style="width: 16px; height: 16px; float: left;" src="/media/1291/pdf16x16.png?width=16&amp;height=16" alt="" data-id="2201">  <a data-id="9627" href="/media/345277/izvestaj-rezultati-istrazivanja-o-zadovoljstvu-korisnika-2021-eng.pdf" title="Izvestaj Rezultati istrazivanja o zadovoljstvu korisnika 2021 eng.pdf">Report</a></p> 15:31:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9629 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211213-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-novembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in November 2021 in relation to October 2021 increased by 0.9% on average (index 100.9).</p> 08:34:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9619 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211206-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iii-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2021 increased by 19.9 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2021, the increase of 8.4% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 17.9% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2021, the increase of 6.3 % was noted.</p> 11:43:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9612 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211203-indikatori-materijalnih-tokova-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2020, domestic extraction amounted to 129 575 thousand tonnes; compared to the previous year it increased by 5.6%. Observed by categories, the largest share in domestic extraction was noted for the categories of biomass (42 776 thousand tons) and fossil fuels (40 859 thousand tons).</p> 10:10:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9609 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211203-indikatori-inovativnih-aktivnosti-2018-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The share of business entities with at least one type of innovation is 54.79%. More than 69% of large business entities are innovative, about 58% of medium-sized business entities, while among small business entities about 54% are innovative.</p> 11:07:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9610 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211201-unutrasnja-trgovina-iii-tromesecje-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover of motor vehicles (sale and repair, CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same quarter of 2020, increased by 13.6% at current prices.</p> 09:02:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9606 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211201-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-3-tromesecje-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2021, relative to the same period 2020, increased by 25.9% at current prices</p> 09:15:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9607 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211201-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-3-tromesecje-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first nine months of 2021, relative to the same period 2020, increased by 4.4% at current prices.</p> 09:24:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9608 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211130-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-oktobar-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in October 2021, compared to the same month last year, increased by 13.1% at current prices and by 4% at constant prices.</p> 08:47:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9599 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211130-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-oktobar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - October 2021 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 48399.7 million - which was an increase of 31.8% compared to the same period 2020;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 40595.6 million - which was an increase of 25.0% compared to the same period 2020.</p> 08:44:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9598 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211130-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-oktobar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in October 2021 increased by 0.9% relative to October 2020.</p> 10:33:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9601 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211130-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-iii-kv-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the third quarter 2021, number of the employed amounted to 2 924 500, and number of the unemployed to 341 500. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 50.0%, while unemployment rate, in the same period, had the value of 10.5%.</p> 09:31:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9605 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211130-turisticki-promet-oktobar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in October 2021, compared to October 2020, the number of tourist arrivals was by 26.9% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 18.3% greater.<br /><br />In October 2021, compared to October 2020, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists fell by 3.5%, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 88.0% greater.</p> 08:49:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9600 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211029-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-septembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in September 2021 increased by 1.4% relative to September 2020.</p> 09:32:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9562 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211126-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-iii-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 3^rd quarter of 2021, it can be noted that number of first time registered buses and agricultural tractors increased, while other road motor vehicles and trailers and semi-trailers decreased. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: Volkswagen, Opel, Peugeot, Renault and Fiat.<br /><br />Based on the results, it can be concluded that the most frequent number of freight vehicles was of the capacity up to 999 kg, as well as that the greatest number of such vehicles was with diesel motor energy.</p> 09:44:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9595 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211126-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iii-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2021 increased by 80.6%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 68.4%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 87.9%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 7.0%, Hungary, 4.9% and in Austria, 4.5%.<br /><br />The exit of passenger road motor vehicles from the Republic of Serbia increased by 78.4% compared to the same period 2020. The exit of vehicles registered in the country increased by 62.1%, while in the same period, the exit of vehicles with foreign registration plates increased by 89.9%. The largest number of vehicles was registered in Germany, 7.2%, Hungary, 5.7% and Austria, 4.8%.</p> 10:03:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9596 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211125-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-oktobar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-Oktober 2021 amounted to 50 974. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 51 753, noted was the decrease in live births by 779, i.e. 1.5%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-Oktober amounted to 108 379, and if related to the same period 2020, when it was 86 798, it recorded increase by 21 581, or 24.9%.</p> 09:54:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9587 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211118-troskovi-za-zastitu-zivotne-sredine-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2020, total expenditures for environmental protection amounted to RSD 46 698.1 million, which is by 10.2% higher than in the previous year. In the structure of the total expenditures for environmental protection, share of environmental protection investments amounted to 39.6%, while current expenditures had the share of 60.4%.</p> 09:45:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9572 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211012-istrazivanje-o-zadovoljstvu-korisnika/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is, in the period from October 12 to November 12, 2021, conducting the User Satisfaction Survey. Your opinion, proposals and suggestions will contribute to improving the quality of our work and we would be very grateful if you take some time and fill in the questionnaire.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">You can fill in the questionnaire at the following link: <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://webrzs.stat.gov.rs/ZK2021/"><span style="color: #0563c1;">http://webrzs.stat.gov.rs/ZK2021/</span></a></span></p> 07:39:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9526 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211112-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-oktobar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in October 2021 in relation to September 2021 increased by 0.9% on average (index 100.9).</p> 14:20:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9570 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211112-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-septembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in September 2021, compared to the same month of 2020 were increased by 41.4% average.</p> 14:25:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9571 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211101-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-iii-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 3^rd quarter of 2021, real GDP increased by 7.4% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> <p> </p> 09:43:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9564 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211029-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-septembar-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in September 2021, compared to September 2020, increased by 11.9% at current prices and by 4.3% at constant prices.</p> 14:16:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9560 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211029-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-septembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - September 2021 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 43104.7 million - which was an increase of 33.4% compared to the same period 2020;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 36031.7 million - which was an increase of 25.4% compared to the same period 2020.</p> 13:13:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9559 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211029-turisticki-promet-septembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in September 2021, compared to September 2020, the number of tourist arrivals was by 31.8% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 20.4% greater.<br /><br />In September 2021, compared to September 2020, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists fell by 5.4%, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 185.6% greater.</p> 09:59:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9563 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211025-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-septembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – September 2021 amounted to 45 476. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 46 270, noted was the decrease in live births by 794, i.e. 1.7%.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – September 2021 amounted to 93 713, and if related to the same period 2020, when it was 78 445, it recorded increase by 15 268, or 19.5%.</p> 09:15:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9558 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211020-indeks-rodne-ravnopravnosti-u-republici-srbiji-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On 20 October 2021 at the Palace of Serbia we held the presentation of the Gender Equality Index, which is the instruments for measuring the progress in achieving gender equality in the EU countries and the candidate countries.</p> 13:36:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9546 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211020-evropski-dan-statisitke/ <p style="text-align: justify;">For six years in a row, on October 20^th celebrated is the European Statistics Day. Using the long-standing slogan - Better data. Better lives, attention is again focused on the importance of statistics and statistical data.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://youtu.be/ZKopps4g7m8"><span>European Statistics Day</span></a> - VIDEO</p> 10:16:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9534 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211015-siromastvo-i-socijalna-nejednakost-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the Survey data, the at-risk-of-poverty rate was 21.7% in 2020, and compared to 2019, it was lower by 1.5 percentage points. The at-risk-of-poverty or social exclusion rate amounted to 29.8%, and it was lower by 1.9 percentage points relative to 2019.</p> 09:16:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9529 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211012-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-septembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in September 2021 in relation to August 2021 increased by 0.8% on average (index 100.8).</p> 10:11:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9527 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20211012-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-avgust-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in August 2021, compared to the same month of 2020, were increased by 24.0% average.</p> 10:14:58 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9528 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210917-radionica-posvecena-sistemu-zvanicne-evropske-statistike-beograd-14-17-septembar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Workshop dedicated to the system of official European statistics<br /><br /></span>In the period from September 14^th to 17^th 2021, organized by Statistics Netherlands and UK’ statistics, a meeting was held dedicated to the exchange of experiences in the application of new solutions in the field of official statistics production.</p> 15:27:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9486 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210930-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-avgust-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January – August 2021 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 37843.5 million - which was an increase of 35.0% compared to the same period 2020;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 31575.0 million - which was an increase of 25.8% compared to the same period 2020.</p> 10:30:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9477 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210930-turisticki-promet-avgust-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in August 2021, compared to August 2020, the number of tourist arrivals was by 32.6% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 23.3% greater.<br /><br />In August 2021, compared to August 2020, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists fell by 3.7%, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 359.7% greater.</p> 10:08:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9480 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210930-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-avgust-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in August 2021 increased by 0.1% relative to August 2020.</p> 18:50:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9479 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210930-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-avgust-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in August 2021, compared to August 2020, increased by 14.3% at current prices and by 7.7% at constant prices.</p> 10:38:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9478 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210928-statistika-i-racuni-zivotne-sredine-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">This publication was created as a result of the activities of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia within the implementation of IPA 2017 component of the Environmental Accounts project, supported by Eurostat. The main goal of the project was to develop the missing module for Physical Energy Flow Accounts from the Regulation on European environmental economic accounts, and then to prepare a special publication presenting the SORS results in the domain of statistics and environmental accounts. Environmental accounts are a system that provides a link between the environment and the economy and enables monitoring of the contribution of the environment to the economy (use of raw materials, water, energy) and the impact that the economy has on the environment (waste, water emissions, air).</p> 16:17:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9472 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210924-ostvarena-proizvodnja-psenice-i-ranog-voca-i-ocekivani-prinosi-kasnih-useva-voca-i-grozdja-stanje-0509-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the previous data as of September 5th, 2021, realized production of wheat amounts to 3 538 thousand tons, which is by 23.1% more than the previous year production. Realized production of raspberries increased by 10.1% and of sour cherries decreased by 6.4%.<br /><br />Expected maize production amounts to 6 241 thousand tons, which is by 20.7% less than production in the previous year. Compared to 2020, increased production is expected referring to sugar beet (by 1.5%), and decreased production of sunflower (by 6.1%) and soya (by 27.0%).</p> 17:25:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9467 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210924-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-avgust-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – August 2021 amounted to 39965. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 40559, noted was the decrease in live births by 594, i.e. 1.5%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – August 2021 amounted to 82681, and if related to the same period 2020, when it was 70322, it recorded increase by 12359, or 17.6%.</p> 16:36:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9465 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210924-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-i-polugodiste-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of transported passengers in the first six months of 2021, relative to the same period 2020, increased by 12.2%, whereof number of passengers in domestic transport increased by 13.1% and in international transport, it decreased by 4.7%. In air transport, increase of 6.3% was recorded, while in road transport, it increased to 12.0%. Referring to passengers railway transport, increase of 18.5% was noted. Operations volume, expressed in pkm, increased by 6.2%. Goods transported in the first half of 2021 noted growth of 37.2%, relative to the same period 2020. Regarding the same period, expressed in tkm, operations volume increased by 29.9%. Air transport, inland waterway transport, pipeline and road transport recorded increase in quantity of transported goods, while railway transport noted decrease. Increase in quantity of transported goods in road and pipeline transport is partly caused by the fact that increased was the number of reporting units.</p> 16:57:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9466 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210917-porezi-u-oblasti-zivotne-sredine-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2019, revenue from environmental taxes amounted to RSD 223 716.2 mill, presenting the increase of 5.6% relative to 2018. The greatest share in revenue structure related to energy taxes and taxes on transport, 85.9%, i.e. 7.1%, while taxes on pollution and resources participated with 5.6% and 1.5%, respectively.</p> 09:16:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9462 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210917-racun-emisija-u-vazduh-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>SО₂ emission in 2019 amounted to 395.4thousand tons (Gg), presenting the increase of 14.0% relative to the previous year. Total emissions of SО₂in the section of Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply has the share of 91.5% with slight increase relative to the 2018. The share of SО₂ emission in the section of Manufacturing was 4.3%, in other sections of economic activities, it was 1.7% and in Households 2.5%. </span></p> 09:23:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9463 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210913-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-avgust-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in August 2021 in relation to July 2021 increased by 0.9% on average (index 100.9).</p> 09:27:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9459 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210913-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-jul-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in July 2021, compared to the same month of 2020, were increased by 30.7% average.<br /><br /></p> 10:11:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9460 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210910-neizostavitenikog/ <p style="text-align: justify;">We hereby present the second, brief, informative and thematic publication from the series <em>"Leave No One Behind". </em>The publication has been created with the aim to help describing the status of the young population aged from 15 to 30 in achieving Sustainable Development Goals / SDGs in Serbia.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The subject publication and the translation of <em>Agenda 2030</em> came as a result of the cooperation between the German Corporation for International Cooperation <em>(GIZ)</em> and the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.</p> <p><img style="width: 16px; height: 16px; float: left;" src="/media/1335/pdf16x16.png?width=16&amp;height=16" alt="" data-id="2381">  <a data-id="9454" href="/media/339790/lnob_mladi_eng.pdf" target="_blank" title="LNOB_MLADI_ENG.pdf"><span>publication "Leave No One Behind"</span></a></p> <p><img style="width: 16px; height: 16px; float: left;" src="/media/1335/pdf16x16.png?width=16&amp;height=16" alt="" data-id="2381">  <a data-id="9452" href="/media/339788/agenda-2030-eng.pdf" target="_blank" title="Agenda 2030 ENG.pdf">Agenda 2030</a></p> <p><img style="width: 16px; height: 16px; float: left;" src="/media/1335/pdf16x16.png?width=16&amp;height=16" alt="" data-id="2381"> <span> </span><a data-id="9453" href="/media/339789/agenda-2030-srp.pdf" target="_blank" title="Agenda 2030 SRP.pdf">Агенда 2030</a></p> 14:46:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9458 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210906-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-ii-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2021 increased by 30.3 % relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2021, the increase of 14.8% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 15.6% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2021, the increase of 14.6 % was noted.</p> 11:09:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9450 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210901-unutrasnja-trgovina-ii-tromesecje-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover of motor vehicles (sale and repair, CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2021, compared to the same quarter of 2020, increased by 38.4% at current prices.</p> 13:21:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9445 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210901-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-2-tromesecje-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2021, relative to the same period 2020,increased by 2% at current prices.</p> 11:57:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9442 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210901-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-2-tromesecje-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first six months of 2021, relative to the same period 2020, increased by 6.0% at current prices.</p> 12:04:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9443 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210831-turisticki-promet-jul-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in July 2021, compared to July 2020, the number of tourist arrivals was by 77.9% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 60.0% greater.<br /><br />In July 2021, compared to July 2020, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 22.5% greater, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 434.4% greater.</p> 12:13:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9444 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210831-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-ii-kv-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the second quarter 2021, number of the employed amounted to 2 831 100, and number of the unemployed to 352 000. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 48.3%, while unemployment rate, in the same period, had the value of 11.1%.</span></p> 10:52:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9441 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210831-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-jul-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in July 2021 increased by 1.7% relative to July 2020.</p> 09:14:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9440 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210831-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-jul-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in July 2021, compared to July 2020, increased by 16.6% at current prices and by 11.1% at constant prices.</p> 10:28:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9437 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210831-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-jul-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January – July 2021 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 33019.0 million - which was an increase of 35.4% compared to the same period 2020;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 27479.2 million - which was an increase of 24.7% compared to the same period 2020.</p> 15:12:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9438 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210827-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-ii-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 2nd quarter of 2021, it can be noted that number of first time registered road motor vehicles and trailers and semi-trailers increased, excluding the number of mopeds, that decreased. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: Volkswagen, Opel, Peugeot, Fiat and Renault.<br /><br />Based on the results, it can be concluded that the most frequent number of freight vehicles was of the capacity up to 999 kg, as well as that the greatest number of such vehicles was with diesel motor energy.</p> 13:22:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9434 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210827-pravna-i-odgovorna-lica-ucinioci-privrednih-prestupa-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2020, for the perpetrators of economic violations, the number of reported responsible persons decreased by 2% and number of responsible legal entities decreased by 3%, compared with 2019, while the number of convicted responsible persons in legal entities went down by 41%, and number of legal entities by 53%.</p> 15:11:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9436 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210827-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-ii-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2021 increased by 176.8%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 250.5%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 136.7%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Hungary, 6.3%, Germany, 5.6% and in Austria, 5.2%.<br /><br />The exit of passenger road motor vehicles from the Republic of Serbia increased by 208.9% compared to the same period 2020. The exit of vehicles registered in the country increased by 260.1%, while in the same period, the exit of vehicles with foreign registration plates increased by 174.9%. The largest number of vehicles was registered in Hungary, 5.5%, Germany, 5.1% and Austria, 4.5%.</p> 13:31:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9435 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210825-istrazivanje-o-bezbednosti-i-kvalitetu-zivota-zena/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia will conduct a <strong>Survey on the safety and quality of life of women </strong>from September 1 to October 31, 2021. </p> 11:20:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9430 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210825-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-jul-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-July 2021 amounted to 34 398. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 35 210, noted was the decrease in live births by 812, i.e. 2.3%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-July amounted to 74 234, and if related to the same period 2020, when it was 61 592, it recorded increase by 12 642, or 20.5%.</p> 08:36:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9429 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210816-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-ii-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Input prices in agriculture in II Quarter 2021 were increased by 15.2% in relation to II Quarter 2020.</p> 09:39:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9423 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210812-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-jul-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in July 2021 in relation to June 2021 increased by 0.2% on average (index 100.2).</p> 08:52:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9421 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210812-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-jun-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in Jun 2021, compared to the same month of 2020, were increased by 30.2% average.</p> 09:00:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9422 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210802-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-ii-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the 2</span>^nd<span><span> </span>quarter of 2021, real GDP increased by 13.4% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</span></p> 10:18:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9418 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210730-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-jun-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January – June 2021 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 27776.2 million - which was an increase of 35.8% compared to the same period 2020;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 23047.7million - which was an increase of 24.1% compared to the same period 2020.</p> 12:25:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9413 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210730-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-jun-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in June 2021 increased by 4.4% relative to June 2020.</p> 16:23:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9415 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210730-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-jun-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in June 2021, compared to June 2020, increased by 11.3% at current prices and by 5.8% at constant prices.</p> 16:51:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9416 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210730-turisticki-promet-jun-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in June 2021, compared to June 2020, the number of tourist arrivals was by 48.4% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 39.3% greater.<br /><br />In June 2021, compared to June 2020, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 12.5% greater, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 270.0% greater.</p> 09:18:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9417 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210726-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-jun-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-June 2021 amounted to 28 813. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 29 314, noted was the decrease in live births by 501, i.e. 1,7%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-June amounted to 65 817, and if related to the same period 2020, when it was 51 569, it recorded increase by 14 248, or 27,6%.</p> 14:16:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9405 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210716-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-konacni-podaci-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - December 2020 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 45734.1 million - which was a decrease of 1.4% compared to the same period 2019;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 40012.1 million - which was a decrease of 3.4% compared to the same period 2019.</p> 15:39:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9391 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210714-maloletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of crime reports against juvenile perpetrators of crimes in 2020 amounted to 2 524 and which is by 13% less if compared to 2019. The number of submitted motions for pronouncing criminal sanctions (1 750) less by 13%, and the number of minors sentenced to criminal sanctions (1 239) was also less by 26% in comparison to the previous year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 12:48:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9390 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210714-punoletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in 2020, the procedure upon criminal reports was completed for 74 394 adult perpetrators of criminal offenses, which is by 20% less than in 2019.</p> 12:14:37 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9389 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210712-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-jun-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in June 2021 in relation to May 2021 increased by 0.3% on average (index 100.3).</p> 09:30:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9387 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210712-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-maj-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in May 2021, compared to the same month of 2020, were increased by 20.4% average.</p> 09:39:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9388 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210709-zakljuceni-i-razvedeni-brakovi-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2020 in the Republic of Serbia there were 23 599 marriages, a fall of 33.6% relative to the previous year. At the same time, 18 209 concluded first marriages indicate a fall of 35.2% when compared to 2019. The number of marriages per 1 000 population amounted to 3.4. The average age at the time of marriage for grooms was 34.8 and for brides 31.5 years.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2020 there were 8 687 divorces, by 20.3% less than in the previous year. The number of divorces per 1 000 population was 1.3. The average age for husbands at divorce was 44.5 and for wives 41.0 years.</p> 09:33:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9382 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210709-unutrasnje-migracije-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2020 there were 109 747 persons who changed residence, i.e. moved permanently from one to another place (settlement) in the Republic of Serbia.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The average age of persons who changed residence was 34.7 years (35.2 for men and 34.4 for women).</p> 09:26:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9376 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210630-prezentacija-devinfo-programa-u-uzicu/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On 30 June 2021, in the City of Užice Assembly Hall, the presentation of Devinfo program was organized for the members of the City of Užice and local government. Vladica Janković of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, Group for Sustainable development goals and socio-economic indicators, made the attendants acquainted with the method of Devinfo program functioning, as well as with the possibilities of data searching and visualization through graphs, maps and profiles.</p> 09:18:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9374 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210701-vitalni-dogadjaji-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2020, there were 61 692 live births and 116 850 deaths recorded in the Republic of Serbia. The natural increase was -55 158. The estimated population number in the Republic of Serbia in 2020 amounted to 6 899 126.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">From 2011 to 2020 the number of population in the Republic of Serbia decreased by 384 858, based only on natural increase.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 09:49:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9365 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210702-stvoreni-i-tretirani-otpad-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During 2020, the sections: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Mining and quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Construction and Other service activities of the Republic of Serbia generated waste amounting to 56.3 million tons, out of which 79.9% related to non-hazardous and 20.1% to hazardous waste. The greatest share of generated hazardous waste was from the section of Mining and quarrying (24.6%).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 10:11:58 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9368 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210701-procenjen-broj-stanovnika-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The estimated number of population in the Republic of Serbia in 2020 was 6 899 126 (the estimations are based on the results of natural changes statistics and population internal migration). Observed by sex, <strong>51.3% </strong>were women  (3 538 820) and <strong>48.7% </strong>were men (3 360 306). The depopulation trend continued, meaning that population growth rate, compared with the previous year, was negative and amounted to <strong>-6.7‰. </strong> </p> 09:40:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9364 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210701-ocekivana-proizvodnja-psenice-malina-i-visanja-i-zasejane-povrsine-kukuruza-secerne-repe-suncokreta-i-soje-stanje-23052021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the estimations of crops, the production of wheat is expected to be 3 208 thous. tons in the Republic of Serbia, which is a growth of 11.6% relative to the production output in 2020.<br /><br />When compared to 2020, the production of raspberries is expected to increase by 26.5%, and production of sour cherries to decrease by 6.4%.</p> 10:59:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9366 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210630-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-maj-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January – May 2021 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 22667.3 million - which was an increase of 34.5% compared to the same period 2020;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 18816.4million - which was an increase of 22.5% compared to the same period 2020.</p> 14:06:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9360 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210630-turisticki-promet-maj-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in May 2021, compared to May 2020, number of tourist arrivals was by 307.5% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 243.2% greater.<br /><br />In May 2021, compared to May 2020, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 188.1% greater, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 689.4% greater.</p> 11:59:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9363 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210630-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-maj-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in May 2021 increased by 9.4% relative to May 2020. </p> 15:02:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9361 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210630-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-maj-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in May 2021, compared to May 2020, increased by 17.9% at current prices and by 12% at constant prices.</p> 12:49:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9359 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210630-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-i-kv-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the first quarter 2021, number of the employed amounted to 2 722 200, and number of the unemployed to 399 400. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 46.3%, while unemployment rate, in the same period, had the value of 12.8%.</p> 11:49:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9362 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210624-diplomirani-studenti-2020-visoko-obrazovanje/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 2020 calendar year in the Republic of Serbia, 41 331 students graduated at all levels of studies and at all higher education institutions.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Of the total number of graduated students, 16 488, i.e. 39.9%,are men and 24 843, i.e. 60.1%, are women.</p> 12:30:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9350 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210624-upisani-studenti-202021-skolska-godina-visoko-obrazovanje/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 2020/21 school year in the Republic of Serbia, 241 605 students enrolled at all levels of studies and at all higher education institutions.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Among the total number of enrolled students,102 870, i.e. 42.6%, were men and 138 735, i.e. 57.4%,women.</p> <p> </p> 12:11:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9349 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210625-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-maj-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-May 2021 amounted to 23656. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 24056, noted was the decrease in live births by 400, i.e. 1,7%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-May amounted to 56719, and if related to the same period 2020, when it was 43244, it recorded increase by 13475, or 31,2%.</p> 13:05:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9351 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210625-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-2019-i-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of transported passengers in 2020, relative to the previous year, decreased by 62.1%. In the observed period, domestic transport of passengers saw a decrease of 28.4%, which influenced the fall of the total number of passengers carried by 30.9%.<br /><br />The volume of transported goods in 2020, relative to the previous year, decreased by 3.2%. The domestic transport of goods decreased by 0.2%, while the international transport of goods recorded decrease of export of goods by 2.9%, and of import by 7.9%, relative to 2019.</p> 13:16:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9352 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210625-budzetska-izdvajanja-za-nauku-202021-istrazivanje-i-razvoj/ <p>In 2020, 25.237.240 thousand RSD of budget funds were spent for research and development (R&amp;D) activities in the Republic of Serbia, which is an increase of 8.6% compared to the previous year, 2019.<br />The share of total budgetary funds for R&amp;D in GDP reached 0.46% in 2020.<br /><br /></p> 22:13:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9353 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210615-gradjevinski-radovi-u-inostranstvu/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total value of works that contractors from the Republic of Serbia performed abroad in 2020 amounted to 22 261 million RSD.</p> 09:39:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9347 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210611-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-maj-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in May 2021 in relation to April 2021 Increased by 0.5% on average (index 100.5).</p> 14:48:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9345 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210611-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-april-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in April 2021, compared to the same month of 2020, were increased by 13.9% average.</p> 15:55:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9346 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210610-koriscenje-i-zastita-voda-od-zagadjivanja-2020-prethodni-rezultati/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2020, 3 976 million m³of water was used in the industry sections. The majority of water was used for cooling purposes in electric power generation. The used water decreased by 6.1% in relation to the previous year.<br /><br />From a total of 3 976 million m³of water abstracted in the industry sections, 99.6% included water from own abstraction (98.7% surface water, 0.9% groundwater), and 0.4% from public water supply system.    </p> 10:58:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9344 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210604-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-i-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the first<span> </span>quarter of 2021 increased by 7.8% relative to the same period of the previous year. In the Information and Communication Sector operating income were increased by 6.7% relative to the same period of the previous year.</p> 09:50:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9342 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210604-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-i-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 1^st quarter of 2021, it can be noted that number of first time registered road motor vehicles and trailers and semi-trailers increased, excluding the number of special purpose motor vehicles, that decreased. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: <em>Volkswagen, </em><em>Opel</em>,<em> Peugeot,</em><em> Fiat </em>and <em>Audi</em>.<br /><br />Based on the results, it can be concluded that the most frequent number of freight vehicles was of the capacity up to 999 kg, as well as that the greatest number of such vehicles was with diesel motor energy.  </p> 09:27:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9339 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210604-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-i-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2021 decreased by 25.3%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country decreased by 19.0%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad decreased by 29.5%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Hungary, 5.1%, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 4.5% and in Germany, 4.2%.<br /><br />The exit of passenger road motor vehicles from the Republic of Serbia decreased by 33.8% compared to the same period 2020. The exit of vehicles registered in the country decreased by 19.1%, while in the same period, the exit of vehicles with foreign registration plates decreased by 43.9%. The largest number of vehicles was registered in Hungary, 7.0%, Germany, 6.0% and Austria, 5.5%.</p> 09:35:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9340 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210604-ulaz-izlaz-i-tranzit-drumskih-teretnih-vozila-po-zemljama-registracije-vozila-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2020, 817 950 freight road vehicles exited from the territory of the Republic of Serbia over international road border crossings and 9 505 tons of goods were exported. Relative to 2019, the number of freight road vehicles in exit decreased by 1.7% and the quantity of exported goods decreased by 19.8%. Vehicles with registration of the Republic of Serbia, in 2020, carried somewhat more than a half of total quantity of the exported goods (67.3%). The number of freight vehicles that imported goods to the territory of the Republic of Serbia in 2020 increased by 1.8% compared to 2019. Vehicles with registration of the Republic of Serbia, in 2020, imported 48.1% of total quantity of the imported goods.</p> 09:42:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9341 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210604-stete-u-sumama-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total damages in state forests of the Republic of Serbia in 2020, expressed in timber volume, amounted to approximately 143 007 m3, out of which, about 26 000 m3 were damages caused by man. Natural inclemencies (wind, rain, hail, snow) caused damages of approximately 75 000 m3 of the timber volume, which was about 53% of the total damages in state forests. During 2020, 26 cases of fire in state forests were recorded and damaged timber volume was 3 525 m3. Damaged timber volume in private forests amounted to 1 622 m3. In 2020, in state forests, plant diseases caused damages of approximately 26 000m3.</p> 11:34:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9343 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210601-unutrasnja-trgovina-i-tromesecje-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Wholesale and retail trade turnover of motor vehicles (sale and repair, CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter of 2021, compared to the same quarter 2020, increased by 11.1% at current prices.</p> 15:17:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9336 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210601-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-1-tromesecje-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2021, relative to the same period 2020, increased by 5.7% at current prices and decreased by 1.9% at constant prices.</p> 15:27:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9337 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210601-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-1-tromesecje-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2021, relative to the same period 2020, decreased by 1.1% at current prices.</p> 15:37:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9338 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210531-turisticki-promet-april-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in April 2021, compared to April 2020, number of tourist arrivals was by 2078.2% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 857.0% greater.</p> 09:47:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9324 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210531-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-april-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - April 2021 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 17893.8 million - which was an increase of 28.6% compared to the same period 2020;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 14882.9 million - which was an increase of 17.6% compared to the same period 2020.</p> 12:55:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9322 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210531-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-april-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in April 2021 increased by 33.9% relative to April 2020.</p> 10:15:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9325 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210531-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-april-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in April 2021, compared to April 2020, increased by 47% at current prices and by 42% at constant prices.</p> 13:15:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9323 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210528-seca-drveta-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Volume of works, related to felling timber in the Republic of Serbia in 2020, compared to the previous year, decreased by 6%; in Beogradski region, it remained on the same level as in the previous year. In region Vojvodine, it decreased by 2%; in Region Šumadije i Zapadne Srbije, the decrease of 6% was noted, and in Region Južne i Istočne Srbije, the volume of works decreased by 7%. Total felled timber volume in 2020 was about 3.2 million m3. The greatest part of it, about 1.6 million m3 (50%) was used as fuel wood. Gross felled timber volume in and outside state forests was about 2.5 million m3, while it amounted to about 706 000 m3 in and outside private forests.</p> 12:46:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9317 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210525-peta-radionica-o-ciljevima-odrzivog-razvoja-cor/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>On May 25, 2021, a thematic workshop on data for SDG was held, dedicated to indicators in the field of ecology. The workshop was organized in cooperation with the Office of the United Nations Permanent Coordinator in the Republic of Serbia, the Regional Office for Europe of the United Nations Environment Program, the Belgrade Open School and the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS).</span></p> 10:32:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9319 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210525-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-april-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-April 2021 amounted to 18 894. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 19 166, noted was the decrease in live births by 272, i.e. 1,4%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-April amounted to 46 194, and if related to the same period 2020, when it was 34 642, it recorded increase by 11 552, or 33,3%.</p> 10:41:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9314 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210521-podizanje-i-gajenje-suma-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Afforestation works volume in 2020 has decreased by 52% in relation to the previous year. Regarding conifers, the most wide spread was spruce, with the afforestated area of 284 ha and regarding broadleaved, the most present was poplar, with the area of 264 ha. Works referring to plantation and protective areas growing in 2020, compared to 2019 increased by 253 ha. </span></p> 13:03:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9311 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210514-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-i-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Input prices in agriculture in I Quarter 2021 were increased by 7.1% in relation to I Quarter 2020.</p> 15:06:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9298 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210512-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-april-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in April 2021 in relation to March 2021 Increased by 1.1% on average (index 101.1).</p> 09:40:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9296 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210512-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-mart-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in March 2021, compared to the same month of 2020, were increased by 9.4% average.</p> 09:48:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9297 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210510-gradjevinska-delatnost-i-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data collected in the first quarter of 2021, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 20.0% at current prices, while, at constant prices, the increase amounted to 20.7% relative to the first quarter of 2020. Observed by types of constructions, value of performed works on buildings increased by 17.5%, and on civil engineering by 22.7%, at constant prices.</p> 09:47:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9294 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210428-vebinar-modernizacija-statistickih-organizacija-28-april-2021-u-organizaciji-svetske-banke/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Mr. Miladin Kovačević, Director general and Ms. Mira Nikić, assistant director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, in charge of development and international cooperation, took the part in webinar, organized by World Bank.<br /><br />It was an internal World Bank webinar organized by the Community of Practice for Statistical Capacity Building, which is an informal network of WB project leaders and economists working on statistical projects around the world.</p> 13:24:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9290 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210506-otpadne-vode-iz-naselja-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total quantity of urban wastewater in 2020 decreased by 0.7%, relative to the referent period 2019, of which the amount of wastewater discharged into wastewater collecting system decreased by 1.3% relative to 2019. The amount of wastewater discharged into septic tanks increased by 1.0% compared to 2019.</p> 11:50:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9289 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210505-snabdevanje-pitkom-vodom-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2020, for the purpose of drinking water supply, quantity of abstracted water amounted to 677 million m³, which represents 1.4% more water compared to the same period in 2019. From the total volume of abstracted water, 63.5% related to underground and spring water, 26.6% was from watercourses, and 9.9% was the water from lakes and accumulations.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The total water distributed to customers amounted to 437 million m³, which is by 0.2% more water than the amount distributed in 2019.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Water distributed to households amounted to 328 million m^{3<span> </span>}and it is 75% of total distributed water. 43 million m^{3<span> </span>}were distributed to industrial sector (9.8%), and amount of water distributed to other users was 67 million m³<span> </span>(15.3%).</p> 10:49:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9287 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210506-zastita-od-stetnog-dejstva-voda-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total area defended from flooding amounted to 1 579 479 hectares, presenting the increase of 5.5%, compared to 2019. Utilized agricultural land represents 77.4% of total protected land. Total length of embankment was 3 628 km. The greatest share in total protected area related to the Danube basin, 61.9%, followed by two other basins, of the Morava – 19.6% and the Sava – 18.5%.</p> 11:48:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9288 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210505-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-i-kvartal-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 1^st quarter of 2021, real GDP increased by 1.2% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> 09:14:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9286 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210429-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-mart-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in March 2021, compared to March 2020, increased by 6.8% at current prices and by 5.5% at constant prices.</p> 14:49:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9271 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210429-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-mart-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - March 2021 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 13019.7 million - which was an increase of 15.6% compared to the same period 2020;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 10790.4 million - which was an increase of 5.5% compared to the same period 2020.</p> 14:38:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9270 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210429-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-mart-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in March 2021 increased by 6.1% relative to March 2020.</p> 09:05:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9272 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210429-turisticki-promet-mart-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in March 2021, compared to March 2020, number of tourist arrivals was by 25.1% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 21.3% greater.<br /><br />In March 2021, compared to March 2020, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 30.8% greater, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 0.3% greater.</p> 11:51:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9274 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210426-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-mart-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – March 2021 amounted to 14 334. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when number of live births was 14 522, noted was the decrease in live births by 188, i.e. 1.3%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – March 2021 amounted to 33 535, and if related to the same period 2020, when it was 26 017, it recorded increase by 7 518, or 28.9%.</p> 10:54:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9258 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210422-poslovanje-preduzeca-prema-obl-svojine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">By continuing the comprehensive statistical monitoring of business entities in accordance with international standards, this publication provides an overview of a significant number of macroeconomic indicators of enterprises that operated, in the observed period. The business results of the enterprises are presented according by the ownership structure as well as the origin of the capital, unlike previous publications where data by enterprises size are presented.</p> 09:40:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9254 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210416-predskolsko-vaspitanje-i-obrazovanje-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2020/21 school year, total of 216 570 children attended preschool education and upbringing. There were 50 635 (23.4%) children aged from six months up to 3 years and 165 935 (76.6%) children from 3 years up to the age of starting school.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Compulsory preparatory preschool program (PPP) was attended by 64 535 children, i.e. 31 141 girls and 33 394 boys. Participation rate in PPP is 96.4%.</p> 10:35:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9243 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210412-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-mart-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in March 2021 in relation to February 2021 increased by 0.5% on average (index 100.5).</p> 09:35:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9226 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210412-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-februar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in February 2021, compared to the same month of 2020 were increased by 8.5% average.</span></p> 09:41:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9227 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210409-srednje-obrazovanje-pocetak-skolske-godine-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the school year 2020/21. year, 518 regular secondary schools were attended by 248,605 students, and 41 public schools / departments for students with disabilities were attended by 2,320 students.</p> 10:01:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9224 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210408-odlaganjepopisa/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On April 7^th, 2021, the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Law on Amendments to the Law on the Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, which postpones the field implementation of the Census for the period from October 1^st to October 31^st, 2022.</p> 13:45:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9218 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210408-neizostavitenikog/ <p style="text-align: justify;">We present a brief informative thematic publication from the series "Leave No One Behind", dedicated to the presenting of status in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to one of the most vulnerable and the most marginalized groups in Serbia - the population living in Roma settlements. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The production of this publication was supported by the Governments of Switzerland and Germany.</p> <p><img style="width: 16px; height: 16px; float: left;" src="/media/1335/pdf16x16.png?width=16&amp;height=16" alt="" data-id="2381">  <a data-id="9220" href="/media/5893/lnob-roma_eng_8_4.pdf" target="_blank" title="LNOB ROMA_ENG_8_4.pdf"><span>publication "Leave No One Behind"</span></a></p> 12:32:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9214 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200701-procenjen-broj-stanovnika-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #333333;">The estimated number of population in the Republic of Serbia in 2019 is 6 945 235. Observed by sex, 51,3% are women (3 561 503), аnd 48,7%  men (3 383 732). Depopulation trend continued, meaning that the population growth rate, relative to the previous year, is negative and amounts to -5,4‰</span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;"></span></p> 07:48:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8386 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210402-istrazivanje-o-koriscenju-vremena/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>For the third time, we are conducting The time use survey </strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Survey on time use begins on April 5^th, 2021, and ends at the end of May 2022.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The aim of this survey is to collect data on how the inhabitants of the Republic of Serbia use their time every day during 24 hours, i.e. which activities they are engaged in - how much time they spend at work, in performing routine household activities, studying, socializing, watching TV, walking, sleeping etc.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">We ask the households, selected by the random sampling method, to participate in the Survey.</p> 14:41:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9198 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210331-turisticki-promet-februar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in February 2021, compared to February 2020, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by 38.0%, while the number of tourist overnight stays decreased by 34.9%.<br /><br />In February 2021, compared to February 2020, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists fell by 24.7%, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists fell by 56.4%.</p> 12:00:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9183 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210331-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-februar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in February 2021 increased by 2.6% relative to February 2020.</p> 09:42:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9178 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210331-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-februar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - February 2021 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 7914.0 million - which was an increase of 7.3% compared to the same period 2020;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 6524.7 million - which was a decrease of 2.6% compared to the same period 2020.</p> 14:13:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9176 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210331-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-februar-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in February 2021, compared to February 2020, increased by 2.7% at current prices and by 2.8% at constant prices.</p> 14:24:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9177 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210325-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-februar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-February 2021 amounted to 8 985. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 9 817, noted was the decrease in live births by 832, i.e. 8,5%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-February amounted to 20 583, and if related to the same period 2020, when it was 17 828, it recorded increase by 2 755, or 15,5%.</p> 13:15:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9150 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210315-treca-zimska-skola-zvanicna-statistika-i-kovid-19-izazovi-prikupljanje-podataka-vizuelno-pracenje-i-vizuelna-analiza-podataka-srbija-beograd-15-16-mart-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The objective of the third in the row Winter school, which was organized by the Eurostat, GOPA and Statistical office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS), was to exchange experiences and knowledge among partner NSIs, in order to be more agile and adaptable to the unpredictable changes and to ensure continuous growth and survival.</span></p> 15:27:37 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9144 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210219-onlajn-ist-sastanak-o-ocuvanju-kontinuiteta-poslovanja-u-novoj-situaciji-izazvanoj-pandemijom-kovid19/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the February 2021, members of the IST team, enforced with the colleagues from the SORS Regional data centers department, held the online meeting with the colleagues from the statistical offices of Russia, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Georgia. The subject was how to keep business continuity in the new situation caused by COVID19 pandemic. Lots of discussions, lots of new ideas, successful stories and solution which were approved in practice were on the table.</span></p> 15:05:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9138 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210322-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-januar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in January 2021, compared to the same month of 2020, were increased by 7.4% average.</p> 12:34:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9137 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210322-nove-tehnike-i-tehnologije-za-statistiku-ntts/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The New Techniques and Technologies for Statistics (NTTS) is a conference organized by EUROSTAT, the statistical office of the European Commission. The 3-day gathering focuses on the impact of new technologies on statistical collection, production and dissemination systems. It normally takes place every two years in Brussels, but because of the pandemic my audience this time was virtual.</p> 11:36:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9132 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210312-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-iv-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 4^th quarter of 2020, it can be noted that number of first time registered motorcycles, passengers cars, agricultural tractors, lorries (trucks) and trailers and semi-trailers increased, while the number of other road motor vehicles decreased. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: <em>Volkswagen,</em><em> Opel, Audi, Peugeot </em>and <em>Fiat</em>.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Based on the results, it can be concluded that the most frequent number of freight vehicles was of the capacity up to 999 kg, as well as that the greatest number of such vehicles was with diesel motor energy. </p> 15:56:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9108 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210312-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iv-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter 2020 decreased by 40.7%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country decreased by 42.5%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad decreased by 39.4%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Hungary, 5.8%, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 4.7% and in Austria, 4.4%.<br /><br />The exit of passenger road motor vehicles from the Republic of Serbia decreased by 48.1% compared to the same period 2019. The exit of vehicles registered in the country decreased by 47.1%, while in the same period, the exit of vehicles with foreign registration plates decreased by 48.9%. The largest number of vehicles was registered in Hungary, 6.5%, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 6.0% and Germany, 4.8%.</p> 16:09:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9109 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210312-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-februar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in February 2021 in relation to January 2021 Increased by 0.6% on average (index 100.6).</p> 09:59:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9110 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210312-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-januar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January 2021 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 3610.1 million - which was an increase of 2.9% compared to the same period 2020;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 2958.8 million - which was a decrease of 6.3% compared to the same period 2020.</p> 15:20:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9106 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210312-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The number of road motor vehicles registered in 2020 in the Republic of Serbia increased in comparison to the number of registered vehicles in the previous year, by 4.1%. Decrease was noted for buses and special purpose motor vehicles.<br /><br />Among domestic trademarks, the largest number of registered passenger cars was produced by Zastava trademark. Regarding foreign trademarks, the following manufacturers were the most notable: <em>Volkswagen, Opel, Fiat</em>, <em>Renault</em>, <em>Peugeot</em>, <em>Ford, Citroen </em>and<em> Audi</em>.</p> 15:38:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9107 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210305-republicki-zavod-za-statistiku-objavio-publikaciju-zene-i-muskarci-u-republici-srbiji-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, with the support of the Agency for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (UN Women), published the sixth publication "Women and Men in the Republic of Serbia, 2020".</p> 11:11:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9101 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210305-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iv-kvartal-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased by 9.7% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2020, the increase of 10% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 10.1% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2020, the increase of 14% was noted..</p> 20:22:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9100 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210301-unutrasnja-trgovina-iv-tromesecje-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover and motor vehicles repair (CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to the same quarter 2019, increased by 0.5% at current prices.</p> 14:53:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9072 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210301-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-4-tromesecje-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter 2020, relative to the same period 2019, increased by 11.5% at current prices.</p> 13:08:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9070 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210301-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-4-tromesecje-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in 2020, relative to the same period 2019, decreased by 6.3% at current prices.</p> 13:19:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9071 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210301-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-iv-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The real GDP fall in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 1.1%.<br /><br />According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 2.2% in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to the previous quarter.</p> 11:24:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9077 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210217-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-iv-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Input prices in agriculture in IV Quarter 2020 were increased by 5.6% in relation to IV Quarter 2019.</p> 10:41:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9039 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210222-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-januar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in January 2021 in relation to Decembar 2020<br /><br />Increased by 0.4% on average (index 100.4).</p> 09:38:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9040 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210225-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the month of January 2021 amounted to 4 550. Compared with the same month of the previous year, when the number of live births was 5 152, noted was the decrease in live births by 602, i.e. 11,7%.</span><br /><span></span><br /><span>Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the month of January amounted to 10 417, and if related to the same month 2020, when it was 8 706, it recorded increase by 1 711, or 19,7%.</span></p> 15:12:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9042 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210226-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-januar-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in January 2021, compared to January 2020, increased by 2.3% at current prices and by 3.2% at constant prices.</p> 12:34:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9043 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210226-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-januar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in January 2021 increased by 2.5% relative to January 2020.</p> 10:08:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9065 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210226-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-iv-kv-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the Labor Force Survey, in the fourth quarter of 2020, number of the employed amounted to 2 920 900, and number of the unemployed to 321 000. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 49.7%, while unemployment rate, in the same period, had the value of 9.9%.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">From the 2021 year, the Labour Force Survey is conducted in accordance with the new Regulation (EU) no. 2019/1700 of the European Parliament and the Council, which implies a change in methodological solutions that have an impact on the calculation of the basic indicators of the Survey. Further information can be found at <a href="/media/5714/anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-nova-metodologijaeng.docx">link</a>.</p> 10:33:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9066 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210226-turisticki-promet-januar-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in January 2021, compared to January 2020, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by 40.4%, while the number of tourist overnight stays decreased by 34.8%.</p> 11:49:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9069 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210201-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-procena-iv-kvartal-2020/ <p>In the 4^th quarter of 2020, real GDP decreased by 1.3% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> 10:33:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9026 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210210-gradjevinska-delatnost-iv-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data collected in the fourth quarter of 2020, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia decreased by 10.4% at current prices, while, at constant prices, the decrease amounted to 8.9% relative to the fourth quarter of 2019.</p> 10:53:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9032 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210212-broj-stoke-stanje-1-decembra-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the data presented in this statistical release, in the Republic of Serbia, as of December 1st 2020 and relative to the data as of December 1st 2019, total number of pigs increased (by 2.8%), of sheep (by 2.6%) and of goats (by 5.8%), while total number of cattle decreased (by 1.3%), and of poultry (by 3.4%).</span></p> 09:21:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9036 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210212-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-decembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in December 2020, compared to the same month of 2019, were increased by 8.5% average.</p> 14:14:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9037 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190531-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-i-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2019, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 2.5%. <br />According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2019, compared to the previous quarter.</p> 11:55:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7236 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210129-zene-i-muskarci/ <p style="text-align: justify;">You can download the data from the publication Women and Men in the Republic of Serbia in Excel format from this <strong><a data-id="8977" href="/en-us/oblasti/stanovnistvo/statistika-polova/20210129-zene-i-muskarci/" title="20210129 Zene i Muskarci">link</a></strong></p> 13:21:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/9003 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210129-turisticki-promet-decembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">December 2019, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by 67.1%, while the number of tourist overnight stays decreased by 59.9%. </p> 11:44:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8972 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210129-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-decembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - December 2020 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 45730.5 million - which was a decrease of 1.4% compared to the same period 2019;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 40009.0 million - which was a decrease of 3.4% compared to the same period 2019.</p> 12:26:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8968 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210129-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-decembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in December 2020 increased by 4.1% relative to December 2019.</p> 09:10:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8971 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210129-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-decembar-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in December 2020, compared to December 2019, decreased by 0.6% at current prices and increased by 0.2% at constant prices.</p> 12:39:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8970 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200130-turisticki-promet-oktobar-2020-1/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in October 2020, compared to October 2019, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by 49.3%, while the number of tourist overnight stays decreased by 37.5%. </p> 11:42:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8838 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210128-registrovana-zaposlenost-iv-kvartal/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total number of employed in the fourth quarter of 2020 amounted to 2 253 159 persons. Relative to the same quarter of the previous year, total registered employment increased by 2.3%, i.e. by 50 524 persons.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Observed by the modalities of employment, there were 2 127 492 employed in “long-term employment”, in “temporary and occasional employment” there were 61 580 persons, while the number of registered individual agricultural producers was 64 087.</p> 10:45:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8967 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210127-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-nova-metodologija-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Starting from 2021, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia will switch to a new, redesigned methodology of the Labour Force Survey (LFS). </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Survey will be redesigned on the basis and according to the new regulation of the European Parliament and Council, which entered into force on January 1^st, 2021. The new European regulation requires of the EU countries to implement the new redesigned concepts and methods in the Labour Force Survey, starting from 2021. The Republic of Serbia, i.e. Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, as member of the European Statistical System, parallelly with other European countries, adapts to the changes in the European legislation.</p> 11:27:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8966 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210125-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-decembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January–December 2020 amounted to 61 693. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when total number of live births was 63 484, noted was the decrease in live births by 1 791, i.e. 2,8%.</span><br /><span></span><br /><span>Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January–December 2020 amounted to 114 954, and if related to the same period 2019, when it was 100 963, it recorded increase by 13 991, or 13,9%.</span></p> 09:17:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8958 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/202101222-promene-kod-naseljenih-mesta-opstinagradskih-opstina-i-gradova-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>As of 01.01.2021<br /><br /></span><span>On the territory of the Republic of Serbia, during 2020, there were no administrative - territorial changes in settlements, municipalities, city municipalities and cities.</span></p> 09:56:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8957 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210112-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-decembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in December 2020 in relation to November 2020 Increased by 0.1% on average (index 100.1).</p> 10:32:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8921 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210112-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-novembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in November 2020, compared to the same month of 2019, </span><span>were increased by 11.8% average.</span></p> 10:48:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8922 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20210111-navodnjavanje-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During 2020, total of 69 113 thous. m3 of water were abstracted for irrigation, being by 2.1% more than in the previous year. Water was mostly pumped from water currents (93.2%), while the rest of quantities were abstracted from the groundwater, lakes and reservoirs and from public water supply network.</p> 11:51:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8920 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201230-istrazivanjeozdravljustanovnistva/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, in cooperation with the Institute of Public Health of Serbia “Dr Milan Jovanović Batut” and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia, conducted the national Population Health Survey in 2019 (hereinafter: the Survey). The Survey was carried out according to the European Health Interview Survey - EHIS, which will enable to compare health indicators of the population of Serbia with those in EU countries. The data have been obtained by interviewing 14 643 respondents (13 178 aged 15 and over and 1 465 children aged 5‒14) in 5 114 households. This release contains preliminary results of the Survey, and the final ones will be published in April 2021. </span></p> 08:47:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8915 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201230-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-novembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Industrial production fall of 1.4% in November 2020 compared to November 2019.</p> 15:25:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8913 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201230-ekonomska-kretanja-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total economic activity of the Republic of Serbia in 2020, measured by the real movements of the Gross domestic product (GDP), was estimated to have made the real fall of 1.1% when related to 2019.</p> 10:40:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8912 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201230-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-novembar-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in November 2020, compared to November 2019, increased by 0.5% at current prices and by 1.1% at constant prices.</p> 10:31:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8911 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201230-turisticki-promet-novembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in November 2020, compared to November 2019, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by 61.3%, while the number of tourist overnight stays decreased by 46.4%.</p> 06:39:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8914 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201230-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-novembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - November 2020 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 41227.6 million - which was a decrease of 2.6% compared to the same period 2019;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 36300.2 million - which was a decrease of 3.9% compared to the same period 2019.</p> 14:28:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8910 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201225-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-novembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January–November 2020 amounted to 56 587. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when total number of live births was 58 131, noted was the decrease in live births by 1 544, i.e. 2.7%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January–November2020 amounted to 97 633, and if related to the same period 2019, when it was 92 160, it recorded increase by 5 473, or 5.9%.</p> 17:40:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8909 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201217-cor/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Monitoring progress in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is an important aspect of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development implementation. The purpose of this report is to, based on the data available in the second half of 2020, illustrate the current status in implementing SDGs in the Republic of Serbia. In this way, the evidence-based foundation for monitoring and further improvement of policies leading to meeting these goals will further be strengthened.</p> <p><a data-id="8895" href="/media/5683/progress-report-on-the-implementation-of-sustainable-development-goals-by-2030-in-the-republic-of-serbia_web.pdf" target="_blank" title="Progress report on the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 in the Republic of Serbia_web.pdf"> Report of <span>Monitoring progress in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)</span></a></p> <p> </p> 10:19:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8896 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180605-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-i-kvartal-2018-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the first<span> </span>quarter of 2018 increased by 1.6% relative to the same period of the previous year. Operating costs in non-financial business economy in the first<span> </span>quarter of 2018 decreased by 0.2% relative to the same period of the previous year.</p> 09:39:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5582 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201201-unutrasnja-trgovina-iii-tromesecje-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover and motor vehicles repair (CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2020, compared to the same quarter 2019, increased by 4.1% at current prices.</p> 09:22:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8840 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201201-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-3-tromesecje-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2020, relative to the same period 2019, increased by 13.1% at current prices.</p> 09:33:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8841 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201201-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-3-tromesecje-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first nine months of 2020, relative to the same period 2019, decreased by 8.0% at current prices.</p> 09:43:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8842 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201203-svetska-banka-o-nama/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On the occasion of issuing the publication “Our 75 years “, we received the congratulation from our longstanding partners that we want to share with you.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br />Dear Mr. Kovačević:<br /><br />I would like to congratulate you on the 75^th<span> </span>anniversary of the Statistical Office. This is a very important milestone not only for your institution but for Serbia as well. We are honored to have partnered with you over the last twenty years in many important initiatives and projects.</p> 11:27:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8852 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201204-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iii-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2020 increased by 9.6% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2020, the increase of 17.8% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector, operating income were increased by 7.7% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2020, the increase of 4.5 % was noted.</p> 09:19:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8869 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201204-indikatori-materijalnih-tokova-2019-1/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2019, domestic extraction amounted to 122 687 thousand tonnes; compared to the previous year it increased by 7.1%. Observed by categories, the largest share in domestic extraction was noted for the categories of biomass (41 381 thousand tons) and fossil fuels (40 112 thousand tons).</p> 11:49:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8871 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201211-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-novembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in November 2020 in relation to October 2020 remained on the same level on average (index 100.0).</p> 10:50:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8873 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201211-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-oktobar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in October 2020, compared to the same month of 2019, were </span><span>increased by 10.9% average.</span></p> 11:02:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8874 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180522-potpisan-memorandum-sa-bih/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Dr Miladin Kovačević, Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and Doc. Dr Emir Kremic, Director of the Federal Office of Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, signed the Memorandum of Cooperation on May 22nd, 2018 in Belgrade.</p> 13:14:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5324 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180523-savetovanje-u-susret-popisu-2021/ <p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #333333;">Within the preparatory activities for the forthcoming Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia organized the Conference “Towards </span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">2021 Census”, which was held on 22/23 May 2018.</span></p> 15:56:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5325 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180525-otpadne-vode-iz-naselja-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">More discharged and treated wastewater. Total quantity of wastewater in 2017 increased by 4.0%, relative to the referent period 2016, of which the amount of wastewater discharged into wastewater collecting system increased by 3.8% relative to 2016. The amount of wastewater discharged into septic tanks increased by 4.5% compared to 2016. In 2017, treated wastewater increased by 4.4% compared to 2016 and the most frequently applied method was secondary treatment.</p> 09:57:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5478 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180525-zarade/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for March 2018 amounted to 68 251 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 49 400 RSD.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period January-March 2018, average net salaries and wages increased by 5.5% in nominal terms and by 3.8% in real terms compared to the same period last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Median gross salaries and wages amounted to 52 595 RSD, while median net salaries and wages was 38 238 RSD.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Average net salaries and wages for March 2018 amounted to EUR 418, and for March 2017 to EUR 386<span style="font-size: 7.63889px;">.</span></p> 11:14:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5490 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180528-seca-drveta-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Volume of works, related to felling timber in the Republic of Serbia in 2017, compared to the previous year, increased by 2%. Total felled timber volume in 2017 was about 3.2 million m³. The greatest part of it, about 1.6 million m³(51 %) was used as fuel wood. Gross felled timber volume in state forests was about 2.3 million m³, while it amounted to about 918 000 m³in private forests.     </p> 11:38:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5499 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180531-ars/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to Labour Force Survey data (LFS), in the first quarter of 2018, number of the employed amounted to 2 688 300, and number of the unemployed to 468 700. Employment rate of population aged 15 and over amounted to 45.1%, and unemployment rate to 14.8%.</p> 10:09:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5533 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180531-bdp-prvi-kvartal-2018-godine/ <p><br />The real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2018, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted to 4.6%.</p> 11:37:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5542 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180531-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-april-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in April 2018, when compared to April 2017, increased by 3.1%. In the period January – April 2018, relative to the same period 2017, the industrial production increased by 5.2%. Manufacturing recorded the increase of 3.9%, in the period January – April 2018, compared to the same period 2017.</p> 14:10:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5525 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180531-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-april-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in April 2018 compared with April 2017, increased by 6.1 at current prices and by 5.1% at constant prices.<br /><br />Comparing the first four months of 2018 with the same period of 2017, the retail trade turnover increased by 5.1% at current prices and by 3.8% at constant prices.</p> 14:43:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5529 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180531-turisticki-promet-april-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in April 2018, compared to April 2017, number of tourist arrivals was by 7.0% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 11.3% greater.<br /><br />In April 2018, compared to April 2017, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 13.2% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 8.4% greater.</p> 10:29:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5538 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180601-granični-promet-putničkih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-i-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2018 increased by 35.4%, compared to the same period of the previous year. <br /><br />The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 39.8%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 32.5%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 6.1%, Hungary, 5.6% and in Austria, 4.4%.</span></p> 11:42:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5545 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180601-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia, in 2017, compared with the same period 2016, decreased by 5.7% at current prices and by 10.2% at constant prices.</p> 09:24:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5546 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180601-unutrasnja-trgovina-i-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover and motor vehicles repair (CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter of 2018, compared to the same quarter 2017, increased by 4.1% at current prices.</p> 10:11:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5543 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180604-stete-u-sumama-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total damages in state forests of the Republic of Serbia in 2017, expressed in timber volume, amounted to approximately 121.000 m3, out of which, about 26.000 m3 were damages caused by man. Natural inclemencies (wind, rain, hail, snow) caused damages of approximately 44.000 m3 of the timber volume, which was about 36% of the total damages in state forests. During 2017, 69 cases of fire in state forests were recorded and damaged timber volume was 6.000 m3. Damaged timber volume in private forests amounted to 5.350 m3. In 2017, in state forests, plant diseases caused damages of approximately 17.000 m3.</p> 10:49:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5548 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180430-spolјnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-mart-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - March 2018 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 10918.6 million - which was an increase of 27.7% compared to the same period 2017;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 8885.6 million - which was an increase of 10.7 % compared to the same period 2017. </p> 14:11:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4979 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180430-turisticki-promet-mart-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in March 2018, compared to March 2017, number of tourist arrivals was by 9.1% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 7.2% greater. In March 2018, compared to March 2017, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 7.8% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 6.3% greater.</p> 10:57:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5041 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180430-ulaz-izlaz-tranzit/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2017, 798.704 freight road vehicles exited from the territory of the Republic of Serbia over international road border crossings and 10.909 tons of goods were exported.</p> 10:01:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5030 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180507-zaštita-od-štetnog-dejstva-voda-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total area defended from flooding amounted to 1 588 054 hectares, presenting the increase of 14.6%, compared to 2016. Utilized agricultural land represents 75.7% of total protected land. Total length of embankment was 3 546 km. The greatest share in total protected area related to the Danube basin, 70%, while the two other basins were of the Sava – 18.4% and the Morava – 14.6%.</p> 09:51:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5054 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180509-savetovanje-u-susret-popisu/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Within the preparatory activities for the forthcoming Census of Population, Households and Dwellings, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is organizing the Conference “Towards 2021Census”, witch will be held on 22-23 May 2018.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Conference is going to be attended by representatives of international statistical institutions and statistical institutes of the region countries, as well as representatives of ministries and other professional and scientific institutions of the Republic of Serbia.</p> 09:49:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4575 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180511-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-mart-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in March 2018 in relation to February 2018 were in creased by 3.7% on average. Prices in March 2018 were increased by 0.9% in relation to March 2017.</p> 10:46:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5583 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180511-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-april-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Consumer prices in April 2018 increased, compared with the same month of the previous year, by 1.1%, while in relation to December 2017, the increase of 1.2% was recorded.</p> 09:48:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5300 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180511-snabdevanje-pitkom-vodom-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">More drinking water abstracted and distributed relative to the previous year. In 2017, for the purpose of drinking water supply, quantity of abstracted water amounted to 659 million m³, which represents 4.0% more water compared to the same period in 2016. From the total volume of water, 59.3% related to underground and spring water, 31.9% was from watercourses, and 8.8% was the water from lakes and accumulations. The total water distributed to customers amounted to 425 million m³, which is by 4.2% more water than the amount distributed in 2016.</p> 09:19:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5299 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180515-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-i-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Input prices in agriculture in I Quarter 2018 in relation to IV Quarter 2017 were decreased by 0.3% on average.</span></p> 12:41:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5308 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180515-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-mart-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Total number of issued permits for the period January – March 2018 increased by 14.4% relative to the same period 2017. Anticipated value of works in the mentioned period increased by 20.7%. In March 2018, 1 486 building permits were issued, presenting the decrease of 1.3% in relation to March 2017.</span></p> 10:09:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5307 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180521-podizanje-i-gajenje-suma-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Afforestation works volume in 2017 has increased by 55% in relation to the previous year. Regarding conifers, the most wide spread was spruce, with the afforestated area of 371 ha and regarding broadleaved, the most present was oak, with the area of 542 ha. Works referring to plantation and protective areas growing in 2017, compared to 2016 decreased by 222 ha.</p> 11:20:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5317 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180521-sprint-high-level-group-data-architecture/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period May 15 - 18, 2018, High Level Group meeting was held in Belgrade, within the project Data architecture. The focus of the meeting was on satisfying the expectations and results of the project, sharing the previous results, as well as working together on further progress towards the project goal.</p> 09:18:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5477 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/201804181-svecani-prijem-za-penzionere/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On the occasion of the Official Statistics Day, April 18th, formal reception for pensioners was organized in the premises of the Office. The guests were addressed by Dr Miladin Kovacevic, Acting Director. The socializing with the pensioners was continued in cheerful atmosphere, with the plan to repeat the same gathering next year.</p> 15:26:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4803 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180425-zarade-realno-vece-nego-prosle-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for February 2018 amounted to 66 084 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 47 819 RSD.<br />In the period January-February 2018, average net wages increased by 6.6% in nominal terms and by 4.8% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br />Median gross salaries and wages amounted to 51 702 RSD, while median net salaries and wages was 37 610 RSD.<br />Average net salaries and wages for February 2018 amounted to EUR 404, and for February 2017 to EUR 364.</p> 11:01:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4914 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180430-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-mart-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in March 2018, when compared to March 2017, increased by 4.1% and in relation to 2017 average, the increase of 6.8% was recorded. In the period January – March 2018, relative to the same period 2017, the industrial production increased by 5.9%. Manufacturing recorded the increase of 5.0%, in the period January – March 2018, compared to the same period 2017.</p> 14:58:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4984 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180430-kvartalni-bdp-prvi-kvartal-2018-fles-procena/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the 1</span>^st<span><span> </span>quarter of 2018, real GDP increased by 4.5% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</span></p> 10:10:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5031 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180430-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-mart-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in <span>March</span> 2018 compared with <span>March</span> 2017, increased by 2.2 at current prices and by 0.9% at constant prices.<br /><br />Comparing the first three months of 2018 with the same period of 2017, the retail trade turnover increased by 4.6% at current prices and by 3.2% at constant prices.</p> 09:25:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5013 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180430-registrovana-zaposlenost/ <p>During the first quarter of 2018, registered number of employees reached the level of 2 092 220 persons.</p> <p>Relative to the same quarter of the previous year, employment increased by 3.3%, i.e. by 67 705 persons.</p> 20:34:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3721 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180323-indeksi-cena-proizvođača-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in January 2018 in relation to December 2017 were decreased by 0.6% on average. Prices in January 2018 were increased by 3.4% in relation to January 2017.</span></p> 09:24:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4430 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180326-konferencija-za-medije-povodom-objavljivanja-prosecnih-zarada-za-januar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) has held the press conference at the press conference hall of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, on the occasion of publishing the press release on average salaries and wages for January 2018, calculated according to the new methodology.<br /><br /></p> 15:20:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4422 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180326-zarade/ <p>Average gross salaries and wages calculated for January 2018 amounted to 69 218 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 50 048 RSD.</p> 11:45:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4419 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180330-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-februar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in February 2018, when compared to February 2017, increased by 3.3%. In the period January – February 2018, relative to the same period 2017, the industrial production increased by 6.9%. Manufacturing recorded the increase of 8.0%, in the period January – February 2018, compared to the same period 2017.</p> 14:41:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4471 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180330-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-februar-2018/ <p>The retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in February 2018 compared with February 2017, increased by 3.2 at current prices and by 2.0% at constant prices.</p> 14:47:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4473 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180330-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-februar-2018/ <p>The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - February 2018 amounted to USD 6730.2 million - which was an increase of 33.0% compared to the same period 2017.</p> <p>    </p> 12:53:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4467 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180330-turizam/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in February 2018, compared to February 2017, number of tourist arrivals was by 13.3% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 13.3% greater. In February 2018, compared to February 2017, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 11.3% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 17.8% greater.</p> 14:37:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4469 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180412-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-februar-2018/ <p><span>Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in February 2018 in relation to January 2017 were decreased by 1.8% on average. Prices in February 2018 were decreased by 1.1% in relation to February 2017.</span></p> 07:49:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4886 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180412-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-mart-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Consumer prices in March 2018 increased, compared with the same month of the previous year, by 1.4%, while in relation to December 2017, the increase of 0.8% was recorded.      </span><span> </span></p> 12:00:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4608 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180412-srednje-obrazovanje/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Regular upper secondary schools were attended by 249 094 students, i.e. 122 976 females (49.4%) and 126 118 males (50.6%). Schools/ classes for students with disabilities were attended by 1 852 students, 743 females (40%) and 1 109 males (60%).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>   </span><span> </span></p> 21:33:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4635 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180416-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In February 2018, 1102 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 24.9% in relation with February 2017. Index of anticipated value of works in February 2018 is by 107.3% higher than in February 2017.</span></p> 11:36:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4696 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180417-mmf/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>A mission of the International Monetary Fund’s Statistics Department visited Belgrade during April 11 – April 17, 2018, to assist the Republic of Serbia with the implementation of the Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e GDDS), which was endorsed by the IMF’s Executive Board in May 2015.</span></p> 09:44:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4854 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180417-protokol-o-elektronskoj-razmeni-podataka/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Minister of Justice, Nela Kuburović, and Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS), Miladin Kovačević, signed on April 17th, 2018 the Protocol on electronic data exchange between the Ministry of Justice and the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.<strong style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Verdana, serif;"><br /><br /></strong></p> 12:37:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4795 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180301-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-i-tromesecje/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2018, relative to the same period 2017, decreased by 5.6% at current prices. Referring to the value structure of turnover of agricultural products on green-markets in the first quarter 2018, the most noted were the following groups of products: vegetables (23.4%), fruit and grapes (21.7%), milk and dairy products (18.1%) and poultry and eggs (16.0%).</p> 10:27:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5547 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180301-unutrasnja-trgovina-iv-tromesecje-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Retail and wholesale trade turnover and motor vehicles repair (CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to the same quarter 2016, increased by 9.5% at current prices.</span></p> 20:40:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4314 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180305-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2017 increased by 2.8% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2017, the increase of 9% was noted.</span></p> 10:55:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3425 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180305-ars-iv-kvartal-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the fourth quarter of 2017, number of the employed amounted to 2 763 600, and number of the unemployed to 475 600. Employment rate of population aged 15 and over amounted to 46.3%, unemployment rate to 14.7%, resulting in activity rate of 54.2%, while inactivity rate was 45.8%.</p> 10:47:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4317 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180309-granicni-promet/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter 2017 increased by 6.6%, compared to the same period of the previous year. </span><span>The exit of passenger road motor vehicles from the Republic of Serbia increased by 22.4% compared to the same period 2016.</span></p> 14:38:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4355 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180309-registrovana-vozila/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The number of road motor vehicles registered in 2017 in the Republic of Serbia increased in comparison to the number of registered vehicles in the previous year, by 7.9%. Regarding foreign trademarks, the following manufacturers were the most notable: Volkswagen, Opel, Ford, Fiat, Renault, Mercedes, Peugeot and Skoda.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The total number of injury road accidents in 2017 increased by 2.1% when compared to 2016. Greater number of accidents was noted within built-up areas and equalled 81.4%, relative to total number of injury road accidents. The number of casualties in 2017 increased by 2.4% relative to 2016.</span></p> 17:32:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4358 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180312-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-februar-2018/ <p>Consumer prices in February 2018 increased by 1.5% in relation to February 2017. In February 2018, in relation to December 2017, Consumer prices increased by 0.7% оn average.</p> 08:14:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4359 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180312-spoljna-trgovina/ <p>The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for January 2018 amounted to:</p> <p>      - USD 3189.4 million - which was an increase of 39.1% compared to the same period 2017;</p> <p>      - EUR 2623.0 million - which was an increase of 21.6% compared to the same period 2017.</p> 08:19:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4361 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180315-cene-stanova-novogradnje/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the fourth quarter 2017, the average monthly income in money and in kind, per a household, amounted to 63674 RSD and showed the increase of 5.0% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2016, and increase of 3.2% relative to the third quarter 2017, in nominal terms.  </span></p> 13:03:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4373 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180315-cene-stanova-novogradnje-1/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Prices of dwellings of new construction in the Republic of Serbia in the second half of 2017, compared to the average prices in the first half of 2017, increased by 2.7%. Considering the change of the EUR exchange rate in the mentioned period, in the second half of 2017, the prices increased by 6.0% compared to the first half of 2017.</span></p> 09:58:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4432 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180315-gradjevinske-dozvole/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In January 2018, 1011 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 33.0% in relation with January 2017. Index of anticipated value of works in January 2018 is by 9.4% higher than in January 2017.  </p> 17:28:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4557 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180315-prihodi-u-novcu-i-naturi-i-licna-potrosnja-domacinstava-iv-kvartal-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the fourth quarter 2017, the average monthly income in money and in kind, per a household, amounted to 63674 RSD and showed the increase of 5.0% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2016, and increase of 3.2% relative to the third quarter 2017, in nominal terms.  </span></p> 12:51:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4370 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180322-revizija-vremenskih-serija-statistike-vocarske-proizvodnje/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia releases the study entitled “Revision of Orchard  statistics time series” that provide the data for the series 2013 – 2017. In the study specially expressed are  the data on permanent crop area, production and average yield for individual fruit species.  </p> 08:30:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4413 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180212-cene-proizvodjaca-poljoprivrede/ <p><span>Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in December 2017 in relation to November 2017 were decreased by 0.3% on average.</span></p> 17:36:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4365 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180212-zaposleni/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total number of employed in the 4^th quarter 2017 amounted to 2 086 740, presenting increase of 0.4% in relation to the previous quarter. Number of employed at legal entities amounted to 1 654 536, presenting increase of 0.5% in relation to the previous quarter.</p> 10:11:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4214 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180214-broj-stoke/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data presented in this statistical release, in the Republic of Serbia, as of December 1^st 2017 and relative to the previous results, total number of cattle increased by 0.7%, of sheep by 2.4% and of poultry by 0.6%, while total number of pigs decreased by 3.7% and of goats by 8.8%. Cattle breeding is the most frequent in Region Šumadije i Zapadne Srbije (45.9%), in relation to total number of cattle on the territory of the Republic of Serbia and pigs raising is the most common in Region Vojvodine (41.9%).</p> 08:02:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4225 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180219-gradjevinske-dozvole/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In December 2017, 1535 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 18.1% in relation with December 2016. Index of anticipated value of works in December 2017 is by 69.7% higher than in December 2016.    </p> 07:25:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4222 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180223-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-januar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Consumer prices in January 2018, compared with the same month of the previous year, increased by 1.9%. Consumer prices in 2017, compared with 2016, increased by 3.0% on average.</p> 12:01:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4243 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180226-promena-izvora-podataka-i-metodologije-za-izracunavanje-prosecnih-zarada/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, the meetings were held with the representatives of state institutions and media on the occasion of changing the data sources and the methodology for calculating average salaries and wages.</span></p> 13:59:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4289 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180226-regionalna-konferencija-o-validaciji-podataka/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, on 22nd and 23rd of February, 2018, the fourth Regional conference on data validation was held, aimed at highlighting the significance of the quality of statistical data and products within the European Statistical System (ESS). The conference was attended by participants from 15 European countries, as well as a representative of Eurostat.</p> 14:37:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4250 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180228-bdp/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The real GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 2.5%.</p> 18:58:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4303 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180228-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-januar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in January 2018, when compared to January 2017, increased by 10.6% and in relation to 2017 average, it decreased by 6.0%.</span></p> 19:33:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4306 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180228-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-januar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in January 2018 compared with January 2017, increased by 9.0 at current prices and by 7.1% at constant prices.</span></p> 19:04:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4304 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180228-turizam/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in January 2018, compared to January 2017, number of tourist arrivals was by 11.4% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 12.0% greater. In January 2018, compared to January 2017, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 8.3% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 18.2% greater.</p> 19:11:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4305 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180301-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia, in 2017, compared with the same period 2016, decreased by 5.7% at current prices and by 10.2% at constant prices.</p> 20:32:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4313 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180301-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in 2017, relative to the same period 2016, increased by 3.6% at current prices. Referring to the value structure of turnover of agricultural products on green-markets in 2017, the most noted were the following groups of products: vegetables (30.4%), fruit and grapes (20.3%), milk and dairy products (16.5%) and poultry and eggs (15.0%).</p> 20:48:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4315 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20171229-ekonomska-kretanja/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall economic activity in 2017, measured by GDP and expressed at constant prices, was estimated to reach a real growth of 1.9% when compared to 2016.</p> 13:54:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3880 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20171229-godisnja-konferencija-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has held regular annual press conference in the Press hall of the Government of the Republic of Serbia. Dr Miladin Kovačević, Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, as well as his associates, addressed the conference regarding Economic trends estimated in 2017 and current statistical indicators.</p> 11:38:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3881 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180112-cene-proizvodjaca-poljoprivrede/ <p><span>Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in November 2017 in relation to October 2017 were increased by 1.2% on average.</span></p> 17:30:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4364 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180112-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-decembar-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Consumer prices, in Republic of Serbia, in December 2017 increased by 3.0% in relation to December 2016.</p> 08:22:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4118 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180115-gradjevinske-dozvole/ <p style="text-align: justify;">^{In November 2017, 2009 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 43.8% in relation with November 2016.}</p> 08:12:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4132 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180122-rpj/ <p style="text-align: justify;">As of 01.01.2018</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">On the territory of the Republic of Serbia, during 2017, there were no administrative - territorial changes in settlements, municipalities, city municipalities and cities.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>   </span><span> </span></p> 23:04:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4693 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180125-zarade/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The average gross salaries and wages paid in December 2017 amounted to dinars 74 887. The average net salaries and wages (tax and contributions excluded) paid in December 2017 totalled 54 344 dinars.</p> 11:45:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4175 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180131-fles-procena-bdp/ <p>In the 4^th quarter of 2017, real GDP increased by 2.5% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> 12:27:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4186 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180131-indeks-industrijske-proizvodnje-decembar-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Industrial production in the Republic of Serbia, in December 2017 was by 0.5% greater compared to December 2016 and was by 6.9% greater compared to 2016 average. Industrial production for January - December 2017, compared to the same period last year was by 3.5% greater.</p> 08:48:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4183 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180131-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-decembar-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in December 2017 compared with December 2016, increased by 5.1 at current prices and by 1.5% at constant prices.</p> 12:54:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4188 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180131-spoljna/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January – December 2017 amounted to USD 38939.1 million - which was an increase of 15.3% compared to the same period 2016.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p> </p> 12:54:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4190 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180131-turizam/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in December 2017, compared to December 2016, number of tourist arrivals was by 9.5% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 11.8% greater. In December 2017, compared to December 2016, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 12.7% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 10.6% greater.</p> 12:54:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4189 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180201-potpisan-memorandum-o-razumevanju-sa-unicef-om-u-srbiji/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Director of the Republic Statistical Office of Serbia, Dr Miladin Kovacevic and the representative of UNICEF Serbia Country Office, Mr Michel Saint-Lot, signed the Memorandum of Understanding in Belgrade on 1 February 2018.</p> 13:55:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4191 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20171020-radionica-medjunarodna-saradnja-i-sistem-metapodataka-primer-srbije/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In Italian National Institute for Statistics (ISTAT) the workshop International collaboration and metadata system: the Serbian case was held, where concept of integrated system for data processing is presented. The concept is initially developed in Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) and after while implemented in several others statistical offices in the region. Also, it was presented resent developments of Istat’s metadata system.</span></p> 13:22:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/1648 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20171022-rzs_62_sajamknjiga/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>This year, on the 62nd International Belgrade Book Fair, in exhibition Hall 4 of the Belgrade Fair, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has presented the 50th edition of the ``Statistical Yearbook of Serbia 2017`` as well as all its publications. </span></p> 09:01:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2761 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20171106-memorandumstatistikabih/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Dr. Miladin Kovacevic, Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and Mr. Velimir Jukić, Director of the Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina signed on November 6th, 2017, in Sarajevo, a Memorandum of Cooperation.</span></p> 10:01:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2920 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20171113-sastanakproizvodjacazvanstat/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The first meeting of the authorised producers of official statistics, whose topic was „Strategic Directions of the Development of Official Statistics”, was jointly organised in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia on 13th November 2017.</span></p> 14:18:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2928 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20171115-kurs_svajcarska_2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In Neuchatel, Switzerland, organized by the Federal Statistics Switzerland and EFTA, in the period from 15 – 17 November 2017 organized was the course – </span><em>Development and Use of Indicator Systems for Evidence<span> </span></em><span>–<span> </span></span><em>Based Decision Making,<span> </span></em><span>which was participated by the representatives of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.<span> </span></span></p> 09:52:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3083 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20171120-investicije/ <p><span>Realized investments in fixed assets in the Republic of Serbia in 2016 increased by 6.8% relative to the previous year, while investments in new fixed assets increased by 5.2% in 2016, compared to the previous year.</span></p> 12:40:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3453 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20171120-troskovi-za-zastitu-zivotne-sredine/ <p><span>In 2016, total expenditures for environmental protection amounted to RSD 35349.4 million, which is by 1.5% higherthan in the previous year. Share of environmental protection investments amounted to 36.2%, while current expenditureshad the share of 63.8%</span></p> 12:31:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3450 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20171201-ocena-zvanicne-statistike-peer-review/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period from 27 November to 1 December 2017 the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia organized and was host for the process of Assessment of official statistics – Peer Review. <br /><br />The process of the Serbian official statistics assessment was led by the team of experts engaged by Eurostat (PR team), that in the course of five days held meetings with the SORS representatives, as well as with the other representatives of the statistical system of the Republic of Serbia.</p> 15:50:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3631 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20171205-indikatori-materijalnih-tokova-2016/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In 2016, domestic extraction used (DEU) amounted to 116 339 thousand tonnes; compared to the previous year it increased by 9.6%. The largest share in the DEU structure was noted for the categories of biomass (39 839 thousand tons) and fossil energy (39 823 thousand tons).</span></p> 11:29:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3630 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20171205-konferencijapovodomzavrsetkaprojektaipa_2012/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and the consortium, led by the German consultancy company, organized a conference on the occasion of ending the project “Strengthening the Serbian statistical system by upgrading methodologies and standards by applying good practice (IPA 2012)”, on December 5th, 2017 in hotel “Metropol Palace” in Belgrade.</p> 15:48:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3693 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20171215-navodnjavanje/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During 2017, total water abstracted for irrigation was 75 265 thous. m3, of which most was pumped from rivers (89.5%), while the rest was abstracted from the groundwater, lakes and reservoirs and from public water supply network. The Survey on irrigation includes reporting units (business entities and farm cooperatives) dealing with agricultural production and rendering agricultural services and/or managing irrigation systems.</p> 20:06:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3774 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170630-procene-stanovnistva-2016/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the estimations made in mid-2016, the population of the Republic of Serbia numbers 7.058.322 inhabitants, of which the share of females equalled 51.3% and of males 48.7%. The trend of depopulation was carried on, and the rate on population increase was negative when related to the previous year, i.e. equalled -5.2‰.</span></p> 23:00:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3539 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170630-rodjeni-i-umrli-2016/ <p><span>The number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in 2016 was 64734, while the number of deaths equaled 100834 </span><span>persons. The natural increase was -</span><span>36100. </span></p> 23:06:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3544 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170630-unutrasnje-migracije/ <p>In 2016, the number of 125682 persons have changed the place of permanent residence, i.e. moved from one to another settlement on the territory of the Republic of Serbia. The average age of persons who have changed place of permanent residence is 34.4 years (34.8 for males and 34.1 for females).</p> 14:00:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3929 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170630-zaključeni-i-razvedeni-brakovi-2016/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Statistics of marriages in 2016 recorded a decrease of the number of marriages by 2.8% in relation to 2015, i.e. from 36949 in 2015 to 35921 in 2016. In 2016 the number of divorces was 9046 divorces and shows a fall of 3.6% in relation to 2015. Average age at the moment of divorce was 40 for wives and 44 for husbands.</span></p> 23:55:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3547 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170703-praksa-za-studente-matematickog-fakulteta/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Training intended for the students of Faculty of Mathematics in Belgrade was held in the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. During the three weeks period, students were presented: particular enterprises related surveys, activities of the sampling Department, databases maintenance, structure of Statistical Business Register, as well as the activities dealing with time series analysis and monitoring.</span></p> 09:01:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2004 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170711-stvoreni-i-tretirani-otpad/ <p>During 2016, the following sections: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Mining and quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Construction and Other service activities generated 47.1 million tons of waste, whereof 63.5% related to non-hazardous and 36.5% to hazardous waste. The largest part of generated hazardous waste was in the section of Mining and quarrying (44.3%).</p> 09:56:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4594 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170717-memorandum-o-saradnji-sa-statistikom-albanije/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Dr Miladin Kovačević, Director General of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) and dr Delina Ibrahimaj, Director General of the Albanian Institute for Statistics (INSTAT), signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 17 July 2017.</span></p> 13:19:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/1994 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170720-inovativne-aktivnosti/ <p><span>The survey showed that the share of enterprises with at least one of the mentioned types of innovations amounted to 41.2%. The size of enterprises was key factor for their innovation activity. Among innovative enterprises there were two out of three large innovative enterprises, somewhat more than a half of medium ones and slightly more than 38% of small enterprises.</span></p> 19:19:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3531 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170915-ekspertska-misija/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, the expert mission was held on 14- 15 September, on the subject Usage of administrative data from Tax administration for the needs of calculation of average monthly salaries and wages. The lecturers were experts from Croatian Bureau of Statistics, Mr Marko Kristof, General Director and Ms Snjezana Varga, Head of the Labour market Division. Expert mission was organized with TAIEX program support.</span></p> 10:28:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/1989 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170920-racun-emisija-u-vazduh/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Air emissions in slight increase. Regarding greenhouse gases emissions in 2013, the greatest was the emission of CO2, amounting to 48699.6 thousand tons (Gg), while regarding the pollutants emission in 2015, emission of SОx was 415.5 thousand tons (Gg). </p> 22:57:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4369 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170925-biljna-proizvodnja/ <p><span>According to the previous data as of September 1st, 2017, realized production of wheat amounts to 2278 thousand tons, which is by 21.0% less than the previous year production. Realized production of raspberries decreased by 6.9% and of sour cherries by 6.5%</span></p> 07:54:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3551 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170608-radionica-zene-i-muskarci-u-republici-srbiji-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>A workshop “Women and men in the Republic of Serbia, 2017 and data collection by gender: needs and possibilities” was held in Zrenjanin between 8 and 9 June 2017 in the hotel “Vojvodina”.</span></p> 13:44:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2184 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170616-pilot-istrazivanje-o-strukturu-zarada/ 13:41:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/1707 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170623-potrosnja-opasnih-hemikalija/ <p><span>Total consumption of hazardous chemicals in 2016 increased by 17.8% in comparison with 2015.</span></p> 19:33:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3532 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170627-sprint-high-level-group/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>From June 27</span>^th<span><span> </span>to 30</span>^th<span><span> </span>2017 a meeting of the High Level Group, under Data Integration Project, was held in Belgrade, focusing on meeting the expectations and results of the project, results exchange as well as on joint work towards further achievement of project objectives.</span></p> 14:43:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2016 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170630-budzetska-izdvajanja-za-nauku/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the Republic of Serbia, in 2016 the amount of 16.312.531thous. RSD of budgetary funds were spent for the R&amp;D activity (after budget adjustment). The share of budgetary funds for R&amp;D in GDP reached 0,39%.in 2016. The largest percentage of the budget for research and development in 2016 came from the state sector (47.5%), followed by the higher education sector (36.9%). In total funds for financing higher education, funds from international organizations account for around 10%. The non-financial (business) sector accounts for around 4%, while only 1.4% of the funds were allocated for the non-profit sector.</span></p> 22:09:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3533 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170630-diplomirani-studenti-2016/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Of the total number of graduated students in 2016, 41.6% are men and 58.4% are women. 79.9% of students graduated at State universities, 20.1% at private universities, while 92.6% graduated at State higher schools and 7.4% at private higher schools.</span></p> 22:23:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3534 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20161229-godisnja-konferencija-2016/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has held regular annual press conference in the Press hall of the Government of the Republic of Serbia. Dr Miladin Kovačević, Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, as well as his associates, addressed the conference regarding Economic trends estimated in 2016 and current statistical indicators.</span></p> 11:10:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2529 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170221-unapredjenje-saradnje-izmedju-poreske-uprave-i-rzs/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia today signed an agreement on cooperation between the Tax Administration of the Republic of Serbia and the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.</span></p> 14:11:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2237 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170403-siromastvo/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Moreover, the at-risk-of-poverty rate is 25.5%. These persons are not necessarily poor, but they are at the higher risk of poverty than the others. The at-risk-of-poverty or social exclusion rate in 2016 amounts to 38.7%. Individuals aged 18 – 24 are the most exposed to the poverty risk (32.7%), as well as the persons up to 18 (30.2%), while the lowest at-risk-of-poverty rate is found in the group of persons aged 65 and over (19.1%).</p> 22:49:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3537 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170427-promocija-publikacije_poslovanje_preduzeca_rs/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia issues the publication </span><strong>“Business activities of enterprises in the Republic of Serbia, by ownership types, 2015-2016“.</strong></p> 13:28:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4978 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170428-seminar-podrska-izradi-pregovaracke-pozicije-za-pg-18-statistika/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Support to the development of the Negotiating Chapter 18– Statistics was held on April 28th, 2017 in the Green Hall of the National Assembly. The seminar was organized in cooperation with the European Integration Office and German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). </span></p> 10:50:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2129 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170519-podizanje-i-gajenje-suma/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Afforestation works volume in 2016 has decreased by 26% in relation to the previous year. Regarding conifers, the most wide spread was spruce, with the afforestated area of 302 ha and regarding broadleaved, the most present was poplar, with the area of 238 ha. Works referring to plantation and protective areas growing in 2016, compared to 2015 increased by 47 ha.</p> 08:36:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5314 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170519-seca-drveta/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Volume of works, related to felling timber in the Republic of Serbia in 2016, compared to the previous year, increased by 2% in Beogradski region and in Region Južne i Istočne Srbije, the increase amounted to 12%; in Region Šumadije i Zapadne Srbije, it increased by 6%, and in Region Vojvodine, the increase of 1% was recorded. Total felled timber volume in 2016 was about 3.1 million m3. The greatest part of it, about 1.6 million m3 (50 %) was used as fuel wood. Gross felled timber volume in state forests was about 2.4 million m3, while it amounted to about 769 000 m3 in private forests.</p> 08:48:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5315 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170524-promocija-publikacije-preduzeca-po-velicini-i-preduzetnici-u-republici-srbiji-2010-2015/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia issued the publication “Enterprise by size and unincorporated enterprises in the Republic of Serbia, 2010-2015”, thus continuing the overall statistical monitoring of micro, small, medium-sized and large enterprises and unincorporated enterprises according to Eurostat defined standards, also providing internationally comparable indicators of their business activities. </span></p> 10:08:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2110 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170602-stete-u-sumama/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total damages in state forests of the Republic of Serbia in 2016, expressed in timber volume, amounted to approximately 223.000 m3, out of which, about 22.000 m3 were damages caused by man. Natural inclemencies (wind, rain, hail, snow) caused damages of approximately 87.000 m3 of the timber volume, which was about 39% of the total damages in state forests. During 2016, 30 cases of fire in state forests were recorded and damaged timber volume was 36.600 m3. Damaged timber volume in private forests amounted to 514 m3. In 2016, in state forests, plant diseases caused damages of approximately 37.000 m3.</p> 09:20:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5316 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170606-trening-koriscenje-sdmx-alata/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Within project “Strengthening the Serbian statistical system by upgrading methodologies and standards and by appliance of good practice” and component “Upgrade the ICT System - Creating the SDMX – RI platform”, the first training regarding using SDMX tools was organized. The training was held in the period from 06 -08. June 2017.</span></p> 15:14:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2025 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20170607-sastanak-youmig-projektnih-partnera/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In Conference Center of Hotel Envoy in Belgrade, Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) was hosting second partner meeting within YOUMIG project - Improving institutional capacities and fostering cooperation to tackle the impacts of transnational youth migration.</span></p> 09:46:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2102 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160621-plakete/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>At the celebration of the 123 anniversary of the Faculty of Geography of the University of Belgrade on 21 June 2010, our colleagues Snežana Lakčević and Ljiljana Đorđević, Msc, received plaques from the Faculty as a recognition of their long fruitful co-operation and contribution to the development of science and teaching.</span></p> 15:15:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5576 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160627-seminar-zira/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Director’s Group on Agricultural Statistics (DGAS) annual seminar and meeting was held in the hotel "Zira" in Belgrade. Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) hosted a conference that was attended by representatives of Eurostat, DGAGRI, FAO and SORS.</span></p> 14:59:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5570 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160908-konferencija-rzs-i-gopa/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and the consortium, led by German consultancy company GOPA, organized the conference on the occasion of presenting the project </span>„Strengthening the Serbian statistical system by upgrading methodologies and standards and by the appliance of good practice (IPA 2012)”<span>, on September 8th, 2016 in hotel “Metropol Palace” in Belgrade.</span></p> 14:43:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5561 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20161021-predstavljanje-rzs-na-sinergiji-16/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) participated in Sinergy 16, on October 19</span>^th<span>, 2016, in scope of the business day named “Digital business transformation”, causing extremely positive comments with its presentation “Development of the applicative software on Microsoft Azure Cloud platform”.</span></p> 13:58:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2794 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20161023-rzs-na-61-medjunarodnom-beogradskom-sajmu-knjiga/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has presented its publications, as in the previous years, on the Anniversary 61th International Belgrade Book Fair, in exhibition Hall 4 of the Belgrade Fair.</span></p> 13:02:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2551 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20161025-prvi-medjuresorski-sastanak/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), organised an inter-sector meeting  - Common path of the united state towards efficient and sustainable cooperation that was held on 25 October 2016 at Metropol Palace hotel in Belgrade.</span></p> 14:35:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2626 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20161026-mapa-siromastva/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the organization of Social inclusion and poverty reduction Unit of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, with the support of the World Bank, presented were the results of the Survey “Map of poverty in Serbia – Findings and implications on public policy”. </span></p> 13:36:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2570 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20161116-okrugli-sto-regionalne-investicije/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><img style="width: 133px; height: 87px;" src="/media/1463/imgokruglistoe.jpg?width=133&amp;height=87" alt="" data-id="2532"><br><span>In the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, on November 16</span>^th<span>, 2016, the Round table was held, with the topic ’’Regional investments and statistical indicators of economic development”, organized by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with Federation for support of economic and social development “Horizon 2024” and European Movement in Serbia.</span></p> 14:58:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2519 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20161129-promocija-publikacije-koriscenje-vremena-u-republici-srbiji-2010-i-2015-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In organization of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, with the support of the Statistics Sweden and Swedish International development Agency (SIDA), on November 29th, 2016, in Media Centre, the promotion of the publication </span><a href="/media/1376/tus2016_engleski.pdf" target="_blank">Time Use in the Republic of Serbia, 2010 and 2015</a><span> was presented.</span></p> 13:09:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2432 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160406-poseta-studenata-fakulteta-za-inzinjerski-menadzment-u-beogradu/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The visit of the students from the Faculty of Engineering Management in Belgrade was organized in the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (the Office).</span></p> 15:37:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5633 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160415-dan-zvanicne-statistike/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>On the occasion of the Official Statistics Day, April 18th, formal reception for pensioners was organized in the premises of the Office. The guests were addressed by Dr Miladin Kovacevic, Acting Director. The socializing with the pensioners was continued in cheerful atmosphere, with the plan to repeat the same gathering next year. </span></p> 14:30:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5631 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160502-strucna_praksa-ekonomskifakultetsubotica/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The cooperation between the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and Faculty of Economics in Subotica was continued in 2016. In the regional offices of SORS in Novi Sad and Subotica, the professional training of fifteen students of the final years of studies from the study program Agrarian Economics and agrarian business was carried out.</span></p> 13:40:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2788 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160511-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi/ <p><span>Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) released revised LFS data for year 2014 and 2015.</span></p> 19:13:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/3720 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160511-poseta-ucenika-srednje-tehnicke-ptt-skole-u-beogradu/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, organized was the visit of the pupils of Secondary Technical PTT school in Belgrade. The pupils were given the necessary information regarding the Office's activities and the instruction for easier managing and obtaining the required data available on the website. </span></p> 14:09:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5618 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160512-predavanja-na-ekonomskom-fakultetu-u-subotici/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The representatives of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, Mira Nikić, Assistant Director of Development and Information Sector, Miodrag Cerovina from the Unit for conceptual and methodological development and maintenance of statistical business register and Slobodan Grujić from the Division for structural research in agriculture and statistics of crop production, on the initiative of the Faculty of Economics in Subotica, hold the lecture to the students of the study programme "Agrarian economy and agribusiness".  </span></p> 13:57:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5617 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160518-promocija-aplikacije-iz-spoljne/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia organized, for its users, the promotion of the application from the area of external trade, consisting of two parts: the part intended for data production and the part for data dissemination. </span></p> 13:10:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5606 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160526-preduzeca-po-velicini-i-preduzetnici-2010_2014/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Contributing to the celebration of the year 2016, that has been proclaimed to be the year of entrepreneurship in the Republic of Serbia, Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) has made the publication „<strong>Enterprises by size and unincorporated enterprises in the Republic of Serbia, 2010-2014.</strong>"</span></p> 12:55:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5601 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160530-delegacija-zavoda-za-statistiku-crne-gore/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Delegation of Statistical Office of Montenegro has visited Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, in order to get introduced with working method in the field of Price Statistics - Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices. </span></p> 12:41:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5595 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160608-saradnja-sa-institutom-za-statistiku-francuske-insee/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, in scope of  cooperation with French National Institute of Statistics (INSEE), the  expert mission was organized on the topic of Quality management and  INSEE experiences in preparation for Peer review.</span></p> 12:27:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5590 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180627-osnovno-obrazovanje-kraj-školske-godine-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">At the end of the school year 2016/2017 in the Republic of Serbia there were 3370 active regular primary schools, of which 1132 central schools and 2238 regional school departments<br /><br /> Lectures were attended by 543028 pupils, of which 483685 in main schools and 59343 in satellite classrooms.</p> 11:04:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5732 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180627-srednje-obrazovanje-kraj-školske-godine-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the 2016/17 school year, 58 948 students completed regular secondary schools.</span><br /><br /><span>In the 2016/17 school year, 58 948 students completed regular secondary schools. Approximately 90% of them completed four-year secondary schools – 25.7% gymnasiums and 63.6% four-year secondary vocational schools.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Three-year secondary vocational schools were completed only by 10.7% of students.</p> 10:59:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5731 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180625-zarade-april-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for April 2018 amounted to 67 901 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 49 117 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January-April 2018, average net salaries and wages increased by 5.8% in nominal terms and by 4.2% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median gross salaries and wages amounted to 52 779 RSD, while median net salaries and wages was 38 394 RSD.<br /><br />Average net salaries and wages for April 2018 amounted to EUR 416.</p> 10:35:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5721 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180623-potrošnja-opasnih-hemikalija-2017-prethodni-rezultati/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total consumption of hazardous chemicals in 2017 has increased by 23.2% in relation to 2016. In 2017 a total consumption of hazardous chemicals amounted 1.212 thousand tons. Observed according to toxicity class, the largest share in total consumption is recorded at a class of very toxic chemicals (C), 52.8%, then followed by a class of toxic (D), 38.5%, harmful (E), 6.7%, carcinogenic, mutagenic and chemicals toxic for reproduction(А), 1.7%, and chronically toxic chemicals (B), 0.3%.</p> 12:18:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5719 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180621-korišćenje-i-zaštita-voda-od-zagađivanja-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Increased water use in industry sections</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2017, 4.045 millions m³ water was used in the industry sections. The majority of water was used for cooling purposes in electric power generation. The used water increased by 18.1% in relation to the previous year. A total of 4.001 mil. m³  water was discharged, ie. 17.9% more than the previous year.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> 10:20:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5718 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180615-gradjradinostr/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The total value of works that contractors from the Republic of Serbia performed abroad in 2017 amounted to 36 581 mill. RSD. The largest construction activity, observed by countries, was noted in the Russian Federation, 46.6% of the total value of works performed, then in Montenegro, 12.0%, Germany, 6.8% and Uganda, 6.3%.</span></p> 10:42:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5715 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180615-gradjevinske-dozvole/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In April 2018, 1363 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 3.4% in relation with April 2017. Index of anticipated value of works in April 2018 is by 160.9% higher than in April 2017.</p> 09:42:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5712 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180615-prihodi-u-novcu-i-u-naturi/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the first quarter 2018, the average monthly income in money and in kind, per a household, amounted to 62492 RSD and showed the increase of 4.0% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2017, while relative to the fourth quarter 2017, it is the decrease of 1.9%, in nominal terms.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The individual consumption expenditures of the households, in the first quarter 2018, amounted to 63620 RSD and showed the increase of 3.7% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2017, while relative to the fourth quarter 2017, it is the decrease of 0.7%, in nominal terms.  </p> 09:18:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5709 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180612-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-april-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in April 2018 in relation to March 2018 were increased by 0.9% on average. Prices in April 2018 were increased by 0.4% in relation to April 2017.</p> 10:04:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5703 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180612-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-maj-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in May 2018 in relation to April 2018 increased by 0.6% on average. <span>Consumer prices in May 2018 increased, compared with the same month of the previous year, by 2.1%, while in relation to December 2017, the increase of 1.8% was recorded. </span></p> 09:39:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5702 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180608-egdds/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Starting from 8 June 2018 the <strong>National Summary Data Page – NSDP</strong> has been made available at the SORS website (</span><span><a href="/en-US/NSDP-Serbia">http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-US/NSDP-Serbia</a></span><span>).</span><span><span> </span>The page applies<span> </span></span><span>Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange – SDMX</span><span>, it is developed<span> </span></span><span>through the SORS cooperation with the National bank of Serbia, the Ministry of finance, and the Belgrade Stock Exchange, and is intended to serve as a unique tool for publishing the major macroeconomic and financial data.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 13:33:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5700 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160114-obuka-ucesnika-povodom-istrazivanja-o-razvoju-i-sposobnostima-deteta/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, in cooperation with Unicef, conducts the </span><strong>Survey on children's capabilities and development</strong><span>. On such the occasion, five-day training was held in Zrenjanin, for 57 field participants in the Survey (interviewers, controllers and supervisors) who will conduct the Survey on the territory of AP Vojvodina, from January 18th until February 8th, 2016.<span> </span></span></p> 14:32:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5698 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160202-predstavljanje-indeksa-rodne-ravnopravnosti/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Presentation of </span><strong>Gender equality index of the Republic of Serbia, 2016</strong><span><span> </span>was organized on February 2nd, 2016, in the Club of Deputies. </span></p> 13:52:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5684 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160211-istrazivanje-o-razvoju-i-sposobnostima-deteta/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Including focus groups in the<span> </span><strong>Survey on child development and capabilities </strong><br /><br />The Office has, for the first time, conducted also the qualitative part of the survey, after completing the field part. The Office engaged focus groups, together with interviewers, controllers, supervisors, with the aim of evaluating success of field work and quality of questionnaires and methodology. </p> 13:37:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5676 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160227-otvaranje-odeljenja-statistike-u-novom-pazaru/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has, on February 27th, 2016, established the Regional Department of Statistics in Novi Pazar, which will encompass the municipalities of Novi Pazar, Sjenica and Tutin. </span></p> 13:10:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5670 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160319-statisticka-komisija-ujedinjenih-nacija-47-sednica/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>United Nations, New York 8─11 March 2016</strong><br /><br />Representatives of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS), dr Miladin Kovačević, Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, Slavko Kapuran, Assistant Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and Tijana Čomić, attended the 47th Session of UN Statistical Commission.</p> 12:53:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5660 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160323-poseta-studenata-ekonomskog-fakulteta-u-beogradu/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Following the initiative of the Students’ Union of the Faculty of Economics in Belgrade, the Office organized the visit of the students of the module related to “Statistics, Informatics and Quantitative Finance“.</span></p> 11:32:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5649 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20160404-prvi-sastanak-nacionalna-ipa-2012-projekat/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, the initial meeting was held on the occasion of conducting </span><em>IPA 2012 National project - Strengthening the Serbian statistical system by upgrading methodologies and standards and by the appliance of good practice (providing technical assistance).</em><span> </span></p> 09:56:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5640 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180702-ocekivana-proizvodnja-psenice/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the estimations of crops, the production of wheat is expected to be 3069 thous. tons in the Republic of Serbia, which is a growth of 34.9% relative to the production output in 2017. When compared to 2017, the production of raspberries and sour cherries is expected to increase by 15.7% and 37.5%, respectively.</p> 15:28:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5766 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180629-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-2016-i-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of transported passengers in 2017, relative to the previous year, decreased by 6.6% and in domestic transport we saw a decrease of 7.3%. An increase of 2.6% was recorded in international transport. A decrease of 6.8% in the number of passengers carried is notable in road transport and of 7.4% in railway transport, while urban transport recorded an increase which is not comparable with the previous year due to changes in the methodology of measuring the number of passengers transported, made by the City of Belgrade.</p> 11:21:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5749 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180629-turisticki-promet-maj-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in May 2018, compared to May 2017, number of tourist arrivals was by 14.1% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 15.8% greater.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In May 2018, compared to May 2017, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 13.2% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 20.7% greater.</p> 11:00:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5748 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180629-unutrasnje-migracije-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2017, the number of 120 355 persons have changed the place of permanent residence, i.e. moved from one to another settlement on the territory of the Republic of Serbia. The average age of persons who have changed place of permanent residence is 34.3 years (34.7 for males and 34.0 for females).</p> 09:35:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5746 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180629-zakljuceni-i-razvedeni-brakovi-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Statistics of marriages in 2017 recorded a slight increase of the number of marriages by 0.4% in relation to 2017, i.e. from 35 921 in 2016 to 36 047 in 2017. In 2017 the number of divorces was 9 262 divorces and shows a growth of 2.4% in relation to 2016.</p> 09:51:37 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5747 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180629-vitalni-dogadjaji-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in 2017 was 64 894, while the number of deaths was 103 722 <span>persons. The natural increase was -</span>38 828.</p> 09:24:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5745 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180629-procene-stanovnistva-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The estimated number of population of the Republic of Serbia in 2017 is 7 020 858 inhabitants, of which the share of females equalled 51.3% (3 601 043) and of males 48.7% (3 419 815). The trend of depopulation went on, which means that the coefficient of population increase was negative when related to the previous year, i.e. equalled -5.3‰.</p> 16:29:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5744 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180629-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-maj-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in May 2018 compared with May 2017, increased by 6.2% at current prices and by 3.5% at constant prices.</p> 11:31:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5750 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180629-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-maj-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in May 2018, when compared to May 2017, increased by 0.5% and by 2.9% when compared to the average of the previous year.  In the period January – May 2018, relative to the same period 2017, the industrial production increased by 4.1%. Manufacturing recorded the increase of 3.4%, in the period January – May 2018, compared to the same period 2017.</p> 16:11:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5743 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180629-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-maj-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - May 2018 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 18488.3 million - which was an increase of 24.3% compared to the same period 2017;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 15143.6 million - which was an increase of 9.3 % compared to the same period 2017.</p> 15:49:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5742 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180831-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-ii-kvartal-2018-prethodni-rezultati/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the second quarter of 2018, number of the employed amounted to 2 896 800, and number of the unemployed to 391 600. Employment rate, amounting to 48.6%, presents the highest value in the period 2014-2018 (for which the comparable data series are available). Activity rate amounted to 55.2% and unemployment rate to 11.9%.</span></p> 15:50:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5854 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180716-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-maj-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In May 2018, 1721 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 6.6% in relation with May 2017. Index of anticipated value of works in May 2018 is by 44.5% higher than in May 2017.</p> 10:29:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5835 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180716-maloletni-učinioci-krivičnih-dela-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of crime reports against juvenile perpetrators of crimes in 2017 amounted to 3 465 and was lower by 5% if compared to 2016. The number of submitted motions for pronouncing criminal sanctions (1 992) was lower by 20%, and the number of minors sentenced to criminal sanctions (1 633) was also lower by 20% in comparison to to the previous year.</p> 10:15:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5834 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180716-punoletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in 2017, the procedure upon criminal reports was completed for 90 348 adult perpetrators of criminal offenses, which is by 6% less than in 2016. 31 759 adult persons were convicted, which is by 2% less when compared to the previous year.</p> 09:59:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5833 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180716-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-konacno-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January – December 2017 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 38917.5 million - which was a 15.2% increase compared to the same period of the previous year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 34446.8 million - which was a 12.9% increase compared to the same period of the previous year.</p> 15:13:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5829 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20141222-predstavljanje-konacnih-rezultata-mics-5/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and UNICEF in Serbia, on the premises of Media Center, presented the <strong>final results of </strong>the <strong><em>2014 Serbia Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS 5) and 2014 Serbia Roma Settlements Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey.</em></strong></p> 12:06:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5828 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180712-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-maj-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in May 2018 in relation to April 2018 were increased by 0.6% on average. Prices in May 2018 were increased by 1.5% in relation to May 2017.</p> 10:15:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5824 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180712-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-jun-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption</span> in June 2018 in relation to May 2018 increased by 0.4% on average. Consumer prices in June 2018 increased, compared with the same month of the previous year, by 2.3%, while in relation to December 2017, the increase of 2.2% was recorded.</p> 09:57:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5823 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180711-stvoreni-i-tretirani-otpad-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During 2017, total generated waste in all activity sections amounted to 48.9 million tons, presenting the increase of 3.3 % relative to the previous year. Share of non-hazardous waste was 64.7% and of hazardous 35.3%.  </p> 09:35:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5785 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180703-q2018-evropska-konferencija-o-kvalitetu-u-zvanicnoj-statistici/ <p style="text-align: justify;">SORS delegation led by the Director General Dr. Miladin Kovacevic participated at the <em>European Conference on Quality in Official Statistics (Q2018)</em>, held from 27 to 29 June 2018 in Krakow (Poland). Experience of the process of introducing a quality management system based on the comparative advantages of the SORS <span>in relation to other </span>national statistical systems in Europe has been presented.</p> 11:49:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5767 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180813-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-jun-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in Јune 2018 in relation to May 2018 were decreased by 2.6% on average. Prices in June 2018 were decreased by 3.7% in relation to June 2017.</p> 09:30:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5936 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180813-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-jul-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in July 2018 in relation to June 2018 decreased by 0.3% on average.</p> 09:07:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5935 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180810-gradjevinska-delatnost-izvodjaca-iz-republike-srbije-ii-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data collected in the second quarter of 2018, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 26.3% at current prices, relative to the second quarter of 2017, while at constant prices, the increase amounted to 24.9%.</p> 11:34:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5932 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180731-kvartalni-bruto-domaći-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fleš-ocena-ii-kvartal-2018/ <p>In the 2nd quarter of 2018, real GDP increased by 4.4% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> 11:56:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5881 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180731-turisticki-promet-jun-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in June 2018, compared to June 2017, number of tourist arrivals was by 11.6% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 14.1% greater.<br /> <br /> In June 2018, compared to June 2017, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 14.3% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 13.7% greater.</p> 09:57:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5880 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180731-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-jun-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - June 2018 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 22476.8 million - which was an increase of 23.0% compared to the same period 2017;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 18560.0 million - which was an increase of 9.9 % compared to the same period 2017.</p> 09:22:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5875 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180731-registrovana-zaposlenost/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the second quarter of 2018, registered number of the employed reached the level of 2 126 597 persons. Relative to the same quarter of the previous year, total registered employment increased by 3.2%, i.e. by 65 078 persons.</p> 09:09:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5873 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180731-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-jun-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in June 2018, when compared to June 2017, increased by 3.9% and compared to 2017 average, the increase of 5.6% was recorded. In the mentioned period, relative to the same period 2017, the industrial production increased by 4.2%. Manufacturing recorded the increase of 3.6%, in the period January – June 2018, compared to the same period 2017.</p> 09:15:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5874 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180731-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-jun-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in June 2018 compared with June 2017, increased by 4.7 at current prices and by 1.3% at constant prices.</p> 15:44:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5872 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180831-kvartalni-bruto-domaći-proizvod-ii-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"> In this statistical release, Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia communicates results of the quarterly gross domestic product calculations according to production and expenditure approach, at current and constant prices.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> The real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2018, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 4.8%.</p> 15:26:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5870 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180725-zarade-maj-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for May 2018 amounted to 69 684 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 50 377 RSD.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period January-May 2018, average net wages increased by 6.0% in nominal terms and by 4.3% in real terms compared to the same period last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Median gross salaries and wages amounted to 54 181 RSD, while median net salaries and wages was 39 370 RSD.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Average net salaries and wages for May 2018 amounted to EUR 426.<a name="_ftnref1" href="#_ftn1"></a></p> 09:21:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5859 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180831-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-jul-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in July 2018 compared with July 2017, increased by 6.9% at current prices and by 3.2% at constant prices.</span></p> 16:26:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5858 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180831-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-jul-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - July 2018 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 26281.3 million - which was an increase of 22.3% compared to the same period 2017;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 21821.5 million - which was an increase of 10.8 % compared to the same period 2017.</p> 16:14:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5856 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180831-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-jul-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in the period January - July 2018, when compared to the same period 2017, increased by 3.7%, while manufacturing recorded the increase of 3.4%. Industrial production in the Republic of Serbia, in July 2018 increased by 1.7% relative to July 2017.</p> 16:04:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5855 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180912-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-avgust-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in August 2018 in relation to July 2018 increased by 0.3% on average.</p> 09:25:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6017 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180830-memorandum-o-saradnji-sa-statistikom-bugarske/ <p style="text-align: justify;">At the meeting of the directors of the Statistical Offices of the Balkan Countries, held on August 30th 2018 in Slivek, Bulgaria, the Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and the National Statistical Institute of the Republic of Bulgaria.</p> 14:47:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6006 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180905-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-ii-kvartal-2018-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2018 increased by 3% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first<span> </span>quarter of 2018, the increase of 11.7% was noted. Operating costs in non-financial business economy in the second quarter of 2018 increased by 3.6% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2018, the increase of 12.5% was noted.</p> 09:26:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6005 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180904-preliminarna-lista-izabranih-kandidata-za-anketare/ <p style="text-align: justify;">See the preliminary list of the selected candidates for interviewers at <a href="http://pod2.stat.gov.rs/prijavafss/PregledObuka.aspx" target="_blank"><strong><u>link</u></strong></a></p> 12:22:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5997 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180903-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-ii-tromesecje-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first six months of 2018, relative to the same period of the previous year, decreased by 1.6% at current prices. Referring to the value structure of turnover of agricultural products on green-markets in the first six months of 2018, the most noted were the following groups of products: vegetables (26.9%), fruit and grapes (22.1%), milk and dairy products (16.5%) and poultry and eggs (15.3%).</p> 10:48:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5991 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180903-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-ii-tromesecje-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia, in the second quarter 2018, compared with the same period of the previous year, increased by 11,1% at current prices.</span></p> 10:40:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5990 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180903-unutrasnja-trgovina-ii-tromesecje-2018-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover and motor vehicles repair (CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2018, compared to the same quarter 2017, increased by 8.4% at current prices.</p> 09:57:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5989 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180831-turisticki-promet-jul-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in July 2018, compared to July 2017, number of tourist arrivals was by 11.7% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 10.5% greater.<br /> <br /> In July 2018, compared to July 2017, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 7.5% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 15.5% greater.</p> 16:19:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5857 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180831-pravna-i-odgovorna-lica-ucinioci-privrednih-prestupa-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In 2017, the number of reported legal entities and responsible persons increased by 8%, compared with 2016, while the number of convicted and legal entities and convicted responsible persons in legal entities went up by 256% among legal entities and by 243% among responsible persons.</span></p> 10:34:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5976 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180824-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-ii-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2018 increased by 33.4%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 35.9%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 31.8%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Hungary, 6.1%, Germany, 6.0% and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 3.7%.</span></p> 16:01:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5968 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180824-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-ii-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>During the second quarter of 2018, it can be noted that number of all types of motor vehicles increased, except for freight vehicles and trailers. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: </span><em>Volkswagen,</em><span><span> </span></span><em>Opel</em><span>,<span> </span></span><em>Peugeot, Renault, and Fiat</em><span>.<br /><br /></span><span>Total number of injury road accidents in the second quarter of 2018 decreased by 6.9%, when compared to the same period 2017. Decrease of injury road accidents with killed persons outside built-up areas amounted to 12.1%.</span></p> 15:50:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5967 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180824-prosecne-mesecne-zarade-za-jun-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for Jun 2018 amounted to 68 047 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 49 226 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January - Jun 2018, average net salaries and wages increased by 6,0% in nominal terms and by 4,2% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages amounted to 38 500 RSD.<br /><br />Average net salaries and wages for Jun 2018 amounted to EUR 417.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 15:09:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5957 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180824-spisak-kandidata-za-anketare-pozvanih-na-razgovor/ <p>List of candidates selected for interview can be found <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://pod2.stat.gov.rs/prijavafss/pregledrazgovor.aspx" target="_blank">here</a></span></strong>.</p> 08:36:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5969 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180815-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-jun-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In June 2018, 1 874 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 10.0% in relation with June 2017. Index of anticipated value of works in June 2018 is by 58.5% higher than in June 2017.</p> 10:41:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5950 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180815-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-ii-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Input prices in agriculture in II Quarter 2018 in relation to I Quarter 2018 were increased by 0.8% on average.</p> 09:58:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5949 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180928-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-prvo-polugodište-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of transported passengers in the first six months of 2018, relative to the same period 2017, increased by 3.4%, whereof number of passengers in domestic transport increased by 4.1% and in international transport, it decreased by 5.3%. Referring to passengers railway transport, decrease of 5.2% was noted. In air transport, decrease of 6.3% was recorded, while in road transport, increase of 4.7% was noted. Operations volume, expressed in pkm, increased by 4.6%. Goods transported in the first half of 2018 noted growth of 10.1%, relative to the same period 2017. Regarding the same period, expressed in tkm, operations volume increased by 16.4%. Simultaneously, it is apparent that average ton kilometre amounted to 356 km. Only air transport of goods recorded the decreasing tendency.  </p> 11:58:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6099 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180928-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-avgust-2018-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in August 2018 compared with August 2017, increased by 9.4% at current prices and by 5.5% at constant prices.</p> 12:08:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6090 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180928-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-avgust-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - August 2018 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 29808.0 million - which was an increase of 20.7% compared to the same period 2017;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 24883.2 million - which was an increase of 11.0 % compared to the same period 2017.</p> 09:59:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6094 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180928-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-avgust-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in the period January - August 2018, when compared to the same period 2017, increased by 2.7%, while manufacturing recorded the increase of 2.8%. Industrial production in the Republic of Serbia, in August 2018 decreased by 4.3% relative to August 2017.</p> 13:27:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6091 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180925-ostvarena-proizvodnja-pšenice-i-ranog-voća-i-očekivani-prinosi-kasnih-useva-voća-i-grožđa-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the previous data as of September 1^st, 2018, realized production of wheat amounts to 2 942 thousand tons, which is by 29.3% more than the previous year production. Realized production of raspberries increased by 11.5% and of sour cherries by 37.5%. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Expected maize production amounts to 6 965 thousand tons, which is by 73.3% more than production in the previous year. Compared to 2017, increased production is expected referring to sugar beet (by 2.8%), sunflower (by 35.7%), and soya (by 40.0%).</p> 11:53:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6069 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180925-prosecne-mesecne-zarade-za-jul-2018/ <p>Average gross salaries and wages calculated for July 2018 amounted to 68 029 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 49 202 RSD.<br />In the period January - July 2018, average net salaries and wages increased by 6,2% in nominal terms and by 4,3% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br />Median net salaries and wages for July amounted to 38 642 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees  realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.<br />Average net salaries and wages for July 2018 amounted to EUR 417<span style="font-size: 7.63889px;">.</span></p> 10:37:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6051 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180925-najava-revizije-bdp-a/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) implemented the revision of the GDP data for the years 2015 and 2016 and of the first published estimates (as the sum of the four quarters) for 2017. The new data series is going to be released on 01/10/2018.</span></p> 14:36:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6081 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180913-poseta-nacionalnom-institutu-francuske/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The delegation of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, led by the Director Dr. Miladin Kovacevic, visited the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies of France (INSEE) from 13^th to 14^th September 2018. In addition to a number of successful meetings with the INSEE management, agreed was the signing of the Memorandum on Cooperation between the two institutions.</p> 10:35:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6031 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180914-cene-stanova/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of dwellings of new construction in the Republic of Serbia in the first half of 2018, compared to the average prices in the second half of 2017, increased by 6.7%.</p> 07:36:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6024 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180914-gradjevinske-dozvole/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In July 2018, 1 831 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 13.0% in relation with July 2017. Total number of issued permits in the period January - July 2018 recorded increase of 10.5% relative to the same period 2017.</p> 07:41:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6025 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180914-prihodi-u-novcu-i-u-naturi/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the second quarter 2018, the average monthly income in money and in kind, per a household, amounted to 62831 RSD and showed the increase of 4.4% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2017, and increase of 0.5% relative to the first quarter 2018, in nominal terms.   </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The individual consumption expenditures of the households, in the second quarter 2018, amounted to 64055 RSD and showed the increase of 4.2% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2017, and increase of 0.7% relative to the first quarter 2018, in nominal terms.</p> 11:22:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6026 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180913-strucniradovi/ <p style="text-align: justify;">We are to inform our users and professional public that starting from the new issue of the publication Trends, which will be available from September 20^th 2018, the publication will be supplemented with the new segment – professional papers of young researchers. The goal is to publish one paper in each issue, thus presenting and analysing current statistical topics to general public. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 11:27:37 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6022 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180912-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-jul-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in Јuly 2018 in relation to June 2018 were decreased by 2.5% on average. Prices in July 2018 were decreased by 9.7% in relation to July 2017.</p> 09:30:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6018 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181031-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-septembar-2018-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in September 2018 compared with September 2017, increased by 9.4% at current prices and by 5.9% at constant prices.</p> 12:46:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6233 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181031-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-septembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - September 2018 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 33525.4 million - which was an increase of 18.7% compared to the same period 2017;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 28062.4 million - which was an increase of 10.5 % compared to the same period 2017.</p> 13:02:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6235 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181031-kvartalni-bruto-domaći-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fleš-ocena-iii-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 3^rd quarter of 2018, real GDP increased by 3.7% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year. <br />The calculation of quarterly GDP for the 3^rd quarter 2018, which is more detailed and compiled at lower levels of aggregation by deflation method, will be published in statistical release <em>Quarterly GDP in the Republic of Serbia</em> on November 30, 2018. <br /><strong>*</strong> The flash estimate is obtained by extrapolation, applying a single - indicator method and combining the indicators of outputs and inputs.</p> 11:08:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6239 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181031-registrovana-zaposlenost/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the third quarter of 2018, registered number of the employed reached the level of 2 146 842 persons. Relative to the same quarter of the previous year, total registered employment increased by 3.3%, i.e. by 69 268 persons.</p> 09:55:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6236 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181031-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-septembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in September 2018 increased by 3.5% relative to 2017 average and in the period January - September 2018, when compared to the same period 2017, it increased by 2.3%. Manufacturing recorded the increase of 7.9% in September 2018 relative to 2017 average and in the period January – September 2018, compared to the same period 2017, the increase of 2.7% was recorded. Industrial production in the Republic of Serbia, in September 2018 decreased by 1.2% relative to September 2017.</p> 10:08:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6237 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181025-prosecne-mesecne-zarade-za-avgust-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for August 2018 amounted to 68 831 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 49 773 RSD.<br />In the period January - August 2018, average net salaries and wages increased by 6,3% in nominal terms and by 4,3% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br />Median net salaries and wages for August amounted to 39 000 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees  realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.<br />Average net salaries and wages for August 2018 amounted to EUR 421.</p> <p> </p> 11:14:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6222 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181015-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-avgust-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In August 2018, 1 958 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 4.0% in relation with August 2017. Index of anticipated value of works in August 2018 was by 20.9% higher relative to August 2017.</p> 11:52:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6190 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181012-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-avgust-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in August 2018 in relation to July 2018 were decreased by 0.6% on average. Prices in August 2018 were decreased by 6.8% in relation to August 2017.</p> 10:16:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6186 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181012-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-septembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Consumer prices in September 2018 in relation to August 2018 decreased by 0.3% on average.</p> 09:18:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6182 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181009-porezi-u-oblasti-životne-sredine-2016/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Value of revenue from environmental taxes was increased by 2.5 times in 2016, compared with 2008. Average annual increase of revenue from environmental taxes in the period 2008-2016 amounted to 12.4%. <br />In 2016, revenue from environmental taxes amounted to RSD 186 653.4 mill, presenting the increase of 11.6% relative to 2015. The greatest share in revenue structure related to energy taxes and taxes on transport, 86.7%, i.e. 6.8%, while taxes on pollution and resources participated with 4.9% and 1.7%, respectively.</p> 09:28:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6173 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181001-bruto-domaći-proizvod-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results of the revised GDP calculation for the period 2015 – 2017, in 2017 the GDP real growth, when related to the previous year, equaled 2.0%.</p> 10:47:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6111 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180928-turisticki-promet-avgust-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in August 2018, compared to August 2017, number of tourist arrivals was by 14.8% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 17.1% greater.<br /> <br /> In August 2018, compared to August 2017, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 12.5% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 24.9% greater.</p> 11:05:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6098 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180928-od-1-oktobra-počinje-anketiranje-poljoprivrednih-gazdinstava/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the course of the Survey implementation, 535 trained interviewers will visit 120 000 farms in the territory of the Republic of Serbia and they will collect the data on utilized agricultural area, number of livestock, mechanization, labour force employed on farms, production methods applied in agriculture, etc.</p> 09:08:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6092 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181130-kvartalni-bruto-domaći-proizvod-iii-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The real GDP growth in the third quarter of 2018, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 3.8%.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2018, compared to the previous quarter.</p> 10:19:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6370 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181126-godisnji-sastanak-hlg-mos/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The annual meeting of the HLG MOS Group was held in the period 26-27.11.2018 at the UN Palace in Geneva. During the meeting, representatives of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, Branko Josipović and Siniša Cimbaljević actively participated and presented one of the strategic directions of the Office’s development for 2019.</p> 08:53:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6365 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181130-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-oktobar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in October 2018 increased by 3.2% relative to October 2017 and by 11.7% relative to 2017 average. Industrial production in the period January - October 2018, when compared to the same period 2017, increased by 2.4%. Manufacturing recorded the increase of 5.6% in October 2018 relative to October 2017.</p> 13:22:58 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6363 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181127-prosecne-zarade/ <p>Average gross salaries and wages calculated for September 2018 amounted to 66 251 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 47 920 RSD.<br />In the period January - September 2018, average net salaries and wages increased by 6,2% in nominal terms and by 4,2% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br />Median net salaries and wages for September amounted to 37 957 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees  realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 10:06:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6288 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181123-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iii-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2018 increased by 19.3%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 35.0%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 12.2%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 7.1%, Hungary, 5.5% and in Austria, 4.5%.</p> 11:22:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6284 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181123-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-iii-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 3rd quarter of 2018, it can be noted that number of first time registered mopeds, motorcycles, passengers’ cars and lorries (trucks) increased, while the number of buses, tractors, trailers and semi-trailers and special purpose motor vehicles decreased. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: Volkswagen, Opel, Renault, and Peugeot.<br /><br />Total number of injury road accidents in the third quarter of 2018 decreased by 6.7%, relative to the same period 2017. Decrease of injury road accidents with killed persons within built-up areas amounted to 18.8%.</p> 11:04:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6283 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181113-troškovi-za-zaštitu-životne-sredine-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2017, total expenditures for environmental protection amounted to RSD 34400.3 million, which is by 2.7% lower than in the previous year. In the structure of the total expenditures for environmental protection, share of environmental protection investments amounted to 19.2%, while current expenditures had the share of 80.8%.</p> 10:24:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6271 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181115-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-iii-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Input prices in agriculture in III Quarter 2018 in relation to II Quarter 2018 were decreased by 1.2% on average. Prices in III Quarter 2018 were increased by 2.0% in relation to III Quarter 2017.</p> 10:41:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6265 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181115-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-septembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total number of building permits issued in the first nine months of 2018 increased by 8.5% relative to the same period of the previous year.</p> 10:12:58 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6264 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181019-rezistovocnacima/ <p style="text-align: justify;">2017 Survey on orchards was carried out within IPA 2015 Programme and it is fully compliant with Regulation (EU) number 1337/2011 concerning European statistics on permanent crops and the methodology defined by Eurostat as regards this survey.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Survey on orchards in the Republic of Serbia was conducted by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management in 2017, and there from it has been introduced in the Plan of regular statistical surveys. The next survey on orchards is envisaged to be implemented in 2022.    </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 13:32:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6262 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181113-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-septembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in September 2018 in relation to August 2018 were decreased by 0.5% on average. Prices in September 2018 were decreased by 12.4% in relation to September 2017.</p> 10:16:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6260 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181113-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-oktobar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services  used for personal consumption in October 2018 in relation to September 2018 increased by 0.3% on average.</p> 09:51:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6258 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181109-gradjevinska-delatnost-izvodjaca-iz-republike-srbije-iii-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data collected in the third quarter of 2018, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 12.0% at current prices, while at constant prices, the increase amounted to 7.0% relative to the third quarter of 2017.</p> 09:48:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6255 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181031-rzs-na-63-medjunarodnom-beogradskom-sajmu-knjiga/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has presented its publications, as in the previous years, on the Anniversary 63th International Belgrade Book Fair, in exhibition Hall 4 of the Belgrade Fair.</p> 14:24:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6245 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181031-turisticki-promet-septembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in September 2018, compared to September 2017, number of tourist arrivals was by 11.1% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 11.9% greater.<br /> <br /> In September 2018, compared to September 2017, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 10.3% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 14.2% greater.</p> 12:56:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6234 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181207-rzs-dobio-priznanje-za-sampione-u-oblasti-otvorenih-podataka/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Director of the Office for IT and e-Government, Mihailo Jovanovic, Associate professor, PhD, in the presence of Mr. Denis Keefe, British Ambassador to Serbia, and Mr. Stephen Ndegwa, the World Bank Country Manager for Serbia, presented honours for open source champions on December 7^th 2018, in Belgrade.<br /><br />In total, 10 awards were bestowed, out of which five were acknowledged to civil society organizations and five awards to state administration.</p> 11:08:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6404 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181205-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iii-kvartal-2018-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2018 increased by 5.4% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2018, the increase of 2.6% was noted. Operating costs in non-financial business economy in the third quarter of 2018 increased by 7% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2018, the increase of 1.9% was noted.</p> 10:24:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6397 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181205-indikatori-materijalnih-tokova-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2017, domestic extraction amounted to 107 949 thousand tonnes; compared to the previous year it decreased by 7.2%. Observed by categories, the largest share in domestic extraction was noted for the categories of fossil energy (40 730 thousand tons) and biomass (29 245 thousand tons).</p> 10:44:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6398 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181203-unutrasnja-trgovina-iii-tromesecje-2018-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover and motor vehicles repair (CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2018, compared to the same quarter 2017, increased by 13.4% at current prices.</p> 09:18:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6382 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181203-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-iii-tromesecje-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia, in the third quarter 2018, compared with the same period of the previous year, increased by 11,1% at current prices.</p> 09:34:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6383 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181203-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-iii-tromesecje-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first nine months of 2018, relative to the same period 2017, increased by 2.7% at current prices. Referring to the value structure of turnover of agricultural products on green-markets in the first nine months of 2018, the most noted were the following groups of products: vegetables (31.5%), fruit and grapes (20.6%), milk and dairy products (16.1%) and poultry and eggs (13.5%).</p> 09:42:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6384 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181130-bruto-domaći-proizvod-nastavak-procesa-revizije-2005-2014-2014-prethodni-rezultati/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Continuing the process of major revision that started this year and was carried out in the first phase, by publishing previous results for the period 2015-2017, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia also conducted a revision of annual data on gross domestic product (GDP) for the period 2005-2014. These data (previous) will be available on the website of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, in the database: <a href="http://data.stat.gov.rs/?caller=090201&amp;languageCode=sr-Cyrl">http://data.stat.gov.rs/?caller=090201&amp;languageCode=en-US</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 10:54:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6374 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181130-turisticki-promet-oktobar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in October 2018, compared to October 2017, number of tourist arrivals was by 7.5% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 8.6% greater.<br /> <br /> In October 2018, compared to October 2017, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 7.5% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 10.3% greater.</p> 09:21:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6368 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181130-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-oktobar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in October 2018 compared with October 2017, increased by 9.2% at current prices and by 5.3% at constant prices.</p> 14:29:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6364 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181130-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-3kv-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the third quarter of 2018, number of the employed amounted to 2 929 300, and number of the unemployed to 371 800. Employment rate has reached the highest level, for the period for which the comparable data series are available (2014-2018), amounting to 49.2%, while unemployment rate, in the same period, had the lowest value, amounting to 11.3%.</p> 11:19:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6375 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181130-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-oktobar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - October 2018 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 37700.4 million - which was an increase of 18.3% compared to the same period 2017;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 31682.8 million - which was an increase of 11.3 % compared to the same period 2017.</p> 10:50:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6372 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181225-siromastvo-i-socijalna-nejednakost-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The at-risk-of-poverty rate is 25.7% in 2017 (these persons are not necessarily poor, but are at the higher risk of poverty than the others).<br /><br />Beside this, the at-risk-of-poverty or social exclusion rate amounts to 36.7% (these persons at risk of poverty or are severely materially deprived or live in households with low work intensity).</p> 10:38:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6428 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181225-prosecne-zarade-za-oktobar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for October 2018 amounted to 69 012 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 49 901 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January - October 2018, average net salaries and wages increased by 6,4% in nominal terms and by 4,3% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages for October amounted to 39 278 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees  realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 11:41:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6446 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181207-forum-o-srpsko-korejskoj-saradnji-na-temu-javne-administracije/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The forum on Serbian-Korean cooperation on the topic of public administration was held on December 7th, 2018 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Belgrade, in organization of the Ministry of Interior. In addition to other institutions of both countries, representatives of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia also participated and presented the work of the Office, also including the future challenges.</p> 12:10:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6429 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181207-poseta-delegacije-republike-koreje-republickom-zavodu-za-statistiku/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Delegation of the Republic of Korea Statistics "KOSTAT", within Serbian-Korean cooperation visited the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia on December 7th, 2018. The aim of the visit was to get acquainted with the work of the national statistical institutions of the two countries, exchange experiences, as well as to consider future forms of cooperation.</p> 12:48:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6432 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181214-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-oktobar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In October 2018, 2 237 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 16.8% in relation with October 2017. Index of anticipated value of works in October 2018 was increased by 2.3% in relation with October 2017.</p> 11:33:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6422 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181212-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-novembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in November 2018 in relation to October 2018 decreased by 0.3% on average.</p> 10:13:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6416 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181212-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-oktobar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in October 2018 in relation to September 2018 were decreased by 0.8% on average. Prices in October 2018 were decreased by 12.6% in relation to October 2017.</p> 14:00:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6415 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181211-otvoreno-pregovaracko-poglavlje-18-za-statistiku/ <p style="text-align: justify;">At the Intergovernmental Conference of the European Union and Republic of Serbia, held on December 10, 2018, the Negotiating Chapter 18 - Statistics was officially opened.<br /><br />Negotiations under Chapter 18 include harmonization of legal regulations with the EU acquis in the field of statistics.</p> 09:38:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6412 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181228-godisnja-kohferencija-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has held regular annual press conference in the Press hall of the Government of the Republic of Serbia. Dr Miladin Kovačević, Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and Vesna Pantelić, Head of Department for statistics of Labour market as well as his associates, addressed the conference regarding Economic trends estimated in 2017 and current statistical indicators.</p> 11:12:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6473 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181228-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-novembar-2018/ <p>The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in November 2018 increased by 7.6% relative to 2017 average and in the period January - November 2018, relative to the same period 2017, industrial production increased by 2.1%. In November 2018, manufacturing recorded the increase of 9.8% relative to 2017 average and comparing the period January – November 2018 with the same period 2017, increase of 2.7 % was noted.</p> 10:16:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6470 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181228-turisticki-promet-novembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in November 2018, compared to November 2017, number of tourist arrivals was by 15.3% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 13.3% greater.<br /> <br /> In November 2018, compared to November 2017, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 10.5% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 17.3% greater.</p> 15:36:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6468 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181228-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-novembar-2018-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The retail trade turnover in the Republic of Serbia in November 2018 compared with November 2017, increased by 9.1% at current prices and by 6.1% at constant prices.</p> 15:29:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6467 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181228-ekonomska-kretanja-u-republici-srbiji-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall economic activity in 2018, measured by gross domestic product (GDP) and expressed at constant prices, was estimated to reach a real growth of 4.4% when compared to 2017. According to estimations, gross fixed capital formation in 2018, related to 2017, expressed a real growth that equals 9.1%.</p> 11:16:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6474 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181221-poseta-delegacije-pekinskog-biroa-za-statistiku/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the organization of the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia, a delegation of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Statistics visited the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia on 21.12.2018. The goal of the visit was to learn about and exchange information on possible forms of cooperation in the field of statistics. The joint meeting was attended by the Director, Dr Miladin Kovacevic and the management of the Office. Zoran Jančić, Assistant Director of the General affairs and data collection in field Department, gave a presentation on the Office, followed by questions, discussions and consideration of future forms of cooperation.</p> 13:09:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6436 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180119-trendovi/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The December issue of TRENDS publication presents complete data for the first nine months of the current year (gross domestic product at reference 2010 prices, transport, construction, income in money and in kind and household consumption) as well as data for the first eleven months for the rest of the series provided in this publication.</p> 21:26:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4718 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180903-promena-u-datumu-objavljivanja/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In order to achieve the smallest possible time-lag between the end of the referent period and the date of publishing the results of the statistical indicators, as well as to achieve appropriate quarterly periodicity, the publication <strong>TRENDS</strong> for the second quarter 2018 will be published on September 20^th 2018 instead of October 19^th 2018, as was announced in the Publishing calendar.<br /><br />After this continuity break, the TRENDS will be published in regular, quarterly periodicity.</p> 13:04:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5998 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181206-subregionalna-radionica-o-arhitekturi-statisticke-proizvodnje-i-deljenju-softvera/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The goal of the Data Integration Workshop (Sub-Regional Workshop on Statistical Production Architecture and Software Sharing), which took place at the premises of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, and which was organized under the auspices of UNECE, related to exchanging experiences between participants from statistical offices in creating and using software for entering and processing statistical data, as well as encouraging the cooperation among statistical organizations.</p> 15:34:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6521 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190111-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-decembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in Decembar 2018 in relation to November 2018 increased by 0.1% on average.</p> 09:54:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6500 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190115-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-novembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In November 2018, 1 672 building permits were issued. If observing the period from the beginning of the year, in the first eleven months, total number of issued permits amounted to 18 016, presenting the increase of 6.3% in relation with the same period of the previous year.</p> 09:02:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6506 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180605-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-i-kvartal-2018-godine-1/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the first<span> </span>quarter of 2018 increased by 1.6% relative to the same period of the previous year. Operating costs in non-financial business economy in the first<span> </span>quarter of 2018 decreased by 0.2% relative to the same period of the previous year.</p> 12:46:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6501 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190111-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-novembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in November 2018 in relation to October 2018 were increased by 1.2% on average. Prices in November 2018 were decreased by 10.8% in relation to November 2017.</p> 09:40:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6499 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190109-navodnjavanje-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During 2018, 54 540 thous. m³ of water were abstracted for irrigation, 27.5% less than in the previous year. Water was mostly pumped from water currents (88.3%), while the rest of quantities were abstracted from the groundwater, lakes and reservoirs and from public water supply network.</p> 09:30:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6495 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190131-turisticki-promet-decembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in December 2018, compared to December 2017, number of tourist arrivals was by 5.8% greater. The number of tourist overnight stays was also by 5.8% greater.<br /><br /> In December 2018, compared to December 2017, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 2.1% greater while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 10.5% greater.</p> 09:53:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6536 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190131-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-decembar-2018-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Turnover of goods in retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in December 2018 in comparison with December 2017 is higher at current prices by 5.7%, and at constant prices by 3.3%.</span></p> 15:22:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6535 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190131-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-decembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in 2018 increased by 1.3% relative to 2017. Comparing 2018 with 2017, manufacturing recorded increase of 1.9%, electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply – increase of 1.2% and mining and quarrying, decrease of 4.8%. Industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in December 2018 decreased by 6.3% compared to December 2017.</p> 11:15:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6540 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181225-prosecne-zarade-za-novembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for November 2018 amounted to 69 949 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 50 556 RSD.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period January - November 2018, average net salaries and wages increased by 6,5% in nominal terms and by 4,4% in real terms compared to the same period last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Median net salaries and wages for November amounted to 39 654 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 10:47:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6522 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180420-trendovi-i-kvartal-2018/ <p>The March 2018 issue of TRENDS presents the data for the whole previous year (series on gross domestic product at referent 2010 prices, series on transport, construction, available household income in money and in kind and individual consumption of households), as well as the data for the first two months of 2018 for the rest of the series in the publication, (excluding the series on salaries and wages that are available only for January 2018).</p> 13:49:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5607 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190214-broj-stoke-stanje-1-decembra-2018-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data presented in this statistical release, in the Republic of Serbia, as of December 1st 2018 and relative to the previous results, total number of sheep increased by 0.4%, and of goats by 7.3%, while total number of cattle decreased by 2.3%, of pigs by 4.1% and of poultry by 0.7%.</p> 10:47:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6596 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190212-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-decembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in December 2018 in relation to November 2018 were increased by 1.8% on average. Prices in December 2018 were decreased by 8.6% in relation to December 2017.</p> 14:52:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6586 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190211-gradjevinska-delatnost-izvodjaca-iz-republike-srbije-iv-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the data collected in the fourth quarter of 2018, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 8.7% at current prices, while at constant prices, the increase amounted to 3.0% relative to the fourth quarter of 2017. </span></p> 09:04:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6581 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190122-promene-kod-naselja-opstina-i-gradova-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">As of 01.01.2019<br /><br />On the basis of the "Law on Amendments to the Law on Territorial Organization of the Republic of Serbia", the municipalities: Bor and Prokuplje receive the status of the city (Official Gazette of RS, No. 47/2018, 20 June 2018).<br /><br />Note: On the territory of the Republic of Serbia, during 2018, there were no administrative - territorial changes in settlements, municipalities, city municipalities and cities.</p> 09:22:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6580 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190131-prema-administrativnim-izvorima-71919-zaposlenih-vise-nego-prosle-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the fourth quarter of 2018, registered number of the employed reached the level of 2 158 659 persons. Relative to the same quarter of the previous year, total registered employment increased by 3.4%, i.e. by 71 919 persons.</p> 11:00:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6538 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190131-kvartalni-bruto-domaći-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fleš-ocena-iv-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 4^th quarter of 2018, real GDP increased by 3.5% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> 11:05:58 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6539 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180228-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-4kv-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the fourth quarter of 2018, number of the employed amounted to 2 817 400, and number of the unemployed to 416 600. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 47.4%, while unemployment rate, in the same period, had the value of 12.9%.</p> 09:52:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6639 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190225-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-decembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for December 2018 amounted to 72 167 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 52 372 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January - December 2018, average net salaries and wages increased by 6,5% in nominal terms and by 4,4% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages for December amounted to 39 623 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 10:29:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6617 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190222-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-januar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in January 2019 in relation to December 2018 increased by 0.4% on average.</p> 09:09:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6605 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190118-statisticka-zimska-skola/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period from 14-18^th of January 2019, SORS hosted a statistical Winter School with the main topic "Data Integration Metadata Driven Concept". The participants were IT experts, representatives from the Statistical Offices of the following countries: Turkey, Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova and Georgia.</p> 09:51:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6515 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190129-studijska-poseta-beograd-29-31012019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In scope of 2015 IPA Project, from 29^th to 31^st  of January 2019, a study visit of colleagues from all three statistical institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina was held on the premises of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, relating to work and management of the Statistical Business Register.</p> 12:25:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6547 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190201-pripreme-za-probni-popis-2019-kragujevac/ <p style="text-align: justify;">As part of the preparation of the 2021 Census and the 2019 Pilot Census, in Kragujevac, in the hotel Sumarice, from 28 January to 1 February 2019, a consultative meeting was held, attended by methodologists, IT experts and colleagues from the regional departments of the SORS.</p> 09:43:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6556 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190214-radionica-na-temu-podataka-i-evidencija-iz-oblasti-obrazovanja-rada-i-socijalne-zastite/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The European Training Foundation, in collaboration with the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, organized a workshop on the topic of managing data and information relevant for evidence based policies in the field of education and skills, employment and social affairs.</p> 09:35:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6599 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190218-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-decembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In December 2018, 1 468 building permits were issued, whereof 75.6% related to buildings and 24.4% to civil engineering. Total number of issued permits for buildings and for civil engineering in 2018 amounted to 19 484, presenting the increase of 5.5% relative to the previous year.</p> 10:20:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6597 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190214-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-iv-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Input prices in agriculture in IV Quarter 2018 in relation to III Quarter 2018 were decreased by 2.7% on average. Prices in IV Quarter 2018 were decreased by 3.4% in relation to IV Quarter 2017.</p> 10:35:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6595 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190314-potpisan-memorandum-o-saradnji-sa-nacionalnim-institutom-za-statistiku-rumunije/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Miladin Kovačević, Director of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and Tudorel Andrei, President of the National Institute of Statistics Romania, signed the Memorandum of Cooperation on March 7^th, 2019 in New York.</p> 09:56:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6709 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190312-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-februar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in February 2019 in relation to January 2019 increased by 0.7% on average.</p> 09:33:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6683 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190308-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The number of road motor vehicles registered in 2018 in the Republic of Serbia slightly increased in comparison to the number of registered vehicles in the previous year. There is barely noticeable change for all sorts of vehicles, considering total amounts.<br /><br />The total number of injury road accidents in 2018 decreased by 3.7% when compared to 2017. Greater number of accidents was noted within built-up areas and equaled 76.2%, relative to total number of injury road accidents.</p> 10:36:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6674 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190308-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-iv-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 4th quarter of 2018, it can be noted that number of first time registered lorries (trucks) and passengers’ cars increased, while the number of other road motor vehicles decreased. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: Opel, Fiat, Renault, Peugeot and Volkswagen.<br /><br />Total number of injury road accidents in the fourth quarter of 2018 decreased by 6.4%, relative to the same period 2017. Increase of injury road accidents with injured persons outside built-up areas amounted to 21.6%.</p> 10:51:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6675 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190308-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iv-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter 2018 increased by 10.9%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 7.6%, and the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 13.2%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 6.8%, Montenegro, 5.9% and Hungary, 4.3%.</p> 11:16:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6676 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190305-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iv-kvartal-2018-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2018 increased by 5.4% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2018, the increase of 9% was noted. Operating costs in non-financial business economy in the fourth quarter of 2018 increased by 7.6% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2018, the increase of 13% was noted.</p> 09:24:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6659 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190301-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-iv-tromesecje-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia, in the fourth quarter 2018, compared with the same period of the previous year, increased by 12,3% at current prices.</p> 14:22:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6649 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190301-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-iv-tromesecje-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in 2018, relative to 2017, increased by 5.8% at current prices. Referring to the value structure of turnover of agricultural products on green-markets in 2018, the most noted were the following groups of products: vegetables (32.2%), fruit and grapes (16.6%), milk and dairy products (16.2%) and poultry and eggs (13.3%).</p> 14:55:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6650 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190301-unutrasnja-trgovina-iv-tromesecje-2018-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover and motor vehicles repair (CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to the same quarter 2017, increased by 12.2% at current prices.</p> 15:03:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6654 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190301-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-iv-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The real GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 3.4%.<br /><br />According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to the previous quarter.</p> 10:30:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6655 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190228-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-januar-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in January 2019, compared to January 2018, increased by 7.4% at current prices and by 5.3% at constant prices.</span></p> 13:51:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6636 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190228-turisticki-promet-januar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in January 2019, compared to January 2018, number of tourist arrivals was by 0.6% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 0.3% greater.<br /><br />In January 2019, compared to January 2018, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 3.5% lower, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 6.0% greater.</p> 09:25:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6638 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190228-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-januar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in January 2019 decreased by 5.5% relative to January 2018. Excluding the seasonal effect, the short-term tendency in January 2019 turned in the positive direction: seasonally adjusted index of Industrial Production for January 2019, relative to December 2018, recorded increase of 4.8%, while Manufacturing recorded increase of 6.3%.</p> 09:23:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6637 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190329-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-februar-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in </span><span>February</span><span> 2019, compared to </span><span>February</span><span> 2018, increased by </span><span>13</span><span>.4% at current prices and by </span><span>10</span><span>.</span><span>8</span><span>% at constant prices.</span></p> 15:20:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6834 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190329-turistički-promet-februar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in February 2019, compared to February 2018, number of tourist arrivals was by 5.0% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 4.1% greater.<br />In February 2019, compared to February 2018, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 2.8% greater, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 7.0% greater.</p> 11:45:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6841 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181228-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-novembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - November 2018 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 41574.7 million - which was an increase of 17.2% compared to the same period 2017;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 35087.0 million - which was an increase of 11.2% compared to the same period 2017.</p> 09:24:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6469 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190131-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-decembar-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - December 2018 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 45109.0 million - which was an increase of 15.9% compared to the same period 2017;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 38189.8 million - which was an increase of 10.9% compared to the same period 2017.</p> 10:08:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6537 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190312-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-januar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for January 2019 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 3242.9 million - which was an increase of 1.2% compared to the same period 2018;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 2840.4 million - which was an increase of 7.8% compared to the same period 2018. </p> 09:44:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6684 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190326-osnovne-škole-i-učenici-u-republici-srbiji-po-regionima-početak-20182019-školske-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">At the beginning of the 2018/19 school year there has been 3 319 regular primary schools in the Republic of Serbia, of which 1 132 central (main) schools and 2 187 regional school departments. A total of 527 834 students attended the classes, 472 748 in central schools and 55 086 in regional school departments.<br />The first cycle of primary education (1st -4th  grade) was attended by a total of 260,507 students, of which slightly more boys (51.6%) than girls (48.4%), while the second cycle – lower secondary education (5th -8th  grade) was attended by 267 327 students - 51.3% of boys and 48.7% of girls.</p> 16:13:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6771 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190325-prosecne-zarade-januar/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for January 2019 amounted to 75 296 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 54 521 RSD.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Compared with the same month last year, average net salaries and wages for January 2019 increased by 8.9% in nominal terms and by 6.7% in real terms.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Median net salaries and wages for January amounted to 41 467 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 10:43:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6760 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190322-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-januar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in in January 2019, compared to the same month of 2018, were decreased by 5.0% average.</p> 09:22:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6753 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190318-podgorica-27-2822019-workshop/ <p>From 27.02.2019. till 28. 02 2019. In Podgorica workshop for STS IPA2015 regional project has been held.</p> 09:49:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6724 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190315-prihodi-u-novcu-i-naturi-lp/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the fourth quarter 2018, the average monthly income in money and in kind, per a household, amounted to 65790 RSD and showed the increase of 3.3% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2017, and increase of 3.1% relative to the third quarter 2018, in nominal terms.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The individual consumption expenditures of the households, in the fourth quarter 2018, amounted to 66011 RSD and showed the increase of 3.0% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2017, and increase of 2.8% relative to the third quarter 2018, in nominal terms.</p> 09:17:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6714 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190315-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-januar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In January 2019, 982 building permits were issued, presenting the decrease of 2.9% related to January 2018. Index of anticipated value of works in January 2019 increased by 24.8% relative to January 2018.</p> 09:33:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6715 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190315-cene-stanova-novogradnje-ii-polugodiste-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of dwellings of new construction in the Republic of Serbia in the second half of 2018, compared to the average prices in the first half of 2018, increased by 2.9%.</p> 09:51:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6717 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190315-cene-stanova-novogradnje-u-2018-godini/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of dwellings of new construction in the Republic of Serbia increased by 9.9 on average in 2018 in relation to 2017.</p> 10:05:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6719 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190418-konferencija-za-medije/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The press conference has been held today at the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) on the occasion of publishing the first results of the <strong>Survey on the structure of agricultural holdings, 2018.</strong></p> 12:03:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6932 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190413-12-i-13-april-2019-studijska-poseta/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In scope of cooperation with French Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), on April 12th and 13th the study visit of French expert, Clément Rousset was held in SORS."</p> 14:54:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6906 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190415-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-februar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In February 2019, 1 116 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 1.3% related to February 2018. Index of anticipated value of works in February 2019 increased by 0.8% relative to February 2018.</p> 09:52:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6894 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190410-promocija-publikacije-preduzeca-po-velicini-i-preduzetnici-u-republici-srbiji-2015-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia issued the publication <strong>"Enterprises by size and unincorporated enterprises in the Republic of Serbia 2015-2017"</strong> by Milan Burzanović.</p> 08:09:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6867 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190412-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-mart-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in March 2019 in relation to February 2019 increased by 0.4% on average.</p> 09:50:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6891 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190412-indeksi-cena-proizvodjača-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-februar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in in February 2019, compared to the same month of 2018, were increased by 0.7% average.</p> 10:08:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6892 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190412-srednje-obrazovanje-pocetak-skolske-201819-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Regular upper secondary schools were attended by 252 108 students, i.e. 124 574 females (49.4%) and 127 534 males (50.6%). Schools/ classes for students with disabilities were attended by 1 993 students, 768 females (38.5%) and 1 225 males (61.5%).</p> 10:30:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6893 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190401-prihodi-u-novcu-i-u-naturi-i-licna-potrosnja-domacinstava-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2018, average monthly income in money and in kind per household (all households) amounted to 63734 RSD, and relative to 2017, it is the increase of 3.8% in nominal terms. Average monthly income in money and in kind of the households in the urban area amounted to 65815 RSD (3.0% increase, nominally, relative to 2017), while average monthly income in money and in kind of the households from other area amounted to 60349 RSD (5.2% increase, nominally, relative to 2017).<br /><br />The individual consumption expenditures of the households, in 2018 (all households) amounted to 64481 RSD, and relative to 2017, this was the increase of 3.5% in nominal terms. The individual consumption expenditures of the households in the urban area, in 2018, amounted to 66135 RSD (increase of 3.3%, nominally, relative to 2017), while individual consumption expenditures of the households from other area amounted to 61777 RSD (increase of 3.9%, nominally, relative to 2017).</p> 10:10:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6847 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180330-prihodi-u-novcu-i-u-naturi/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2017, average monthly income in money and in kind per household (all households) amounted to 61407 RSD, and relative to 2016, it is the increase of 3.0% in nominal terms.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The individual consumption expenditures of the households, in 2017 (all households) amounted to 62275 RSD, and relative to 2016, this was the increase of 2.6% in nominal terms.</p> 12:43:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4464 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190329-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-februar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in February 2019 increased by 2.4% relative to February 2018. Seasonally adjusted index of Industrial Production for February 2019, relative to January 2019, recorded increase of 0.6%, while Manufacturing recorded increase of 0.2%.</p> 15:06:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6833 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190507-zaštita-od-štetnog-dejstva-voda-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The total</span> <span>area</span> <span>defended</span> <span>from</span> <span>flooding</span> amounted to 1 442 379 hectares, presenting the decrease of 9.2%, compared to 2017. <span>Utilized</span> <span>agricultural land</span> represents 66.3<span>% of total protected land. Total length of embankment was 3 411 km. The greatest share in total protected area related to the Danube basin, 73.7%, followed by two other basins, of the Sava – 20.3% and the Morava –6%.</span></p> 10:34:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6983 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190322-probnipopisdom2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia conducts the Census of population, households and dwellings from 1^st to 30^th April 2019<span>, with the financial support by the European Union</span>. This action is a part of the preparation for the Census of population, households and dwellings in 2021 and will not cover the entire population, but only about 20,000 households and about 50,000 individuals in the selected parts of certain populated places in 51 cities/ municipalities.</p> 09:04:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6751 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190430-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-mart-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in March 2019, compared to March 2018, increased by 12.8% at current prices and by 9.5% at constant prices.</span></p> 10:15:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6958 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190430-turisticki-promet-mart-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in March 2019, compared to March 2018, number of tourist arrivals was by 5.7% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 7.0% greater.<br /><br />In March 2019, compared to March 2018, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 4.1% greater, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 11.6% greater.</p> 12:15:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6969 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190430-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-mart-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - March 2019 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 10932.9 million - which was a decrease of 0.1% compared to the same period 2018;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 9626.4 million - which was an increase of 8.1% compared to the same period 2018.</p> 13:31:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6970 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190430-ulaz-izlaz-i-tranzit-drumskih-teretnih-vozila-po-zemljama-registracije-vozila-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2018, 846.163 freight road vehicles exited from the territory of the Republic of Serbia over international road border crossings and 10125 thousand tons of goods were exported.</p> 11:06:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6973 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190430-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-fles-ocena-i-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 1^st quarter of 2019, real GDP increased by 2.3% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 10:32:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6972 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190430-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-mart-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in March 2019 increased by 2.3% relative to 2018 average, and it decreased by 2.8% relative to March 2018. Industrial production in the period January – March 2019, compared with the same period 2018, decreased by 1.9%.</p> 08:59:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6971 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190329-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-februar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - February 2019 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 6845.7 million - which was an increase of 1.8% compared to the same period 2018;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 6015.8 million - which was an increase of 9.8% compared to the same period 2018.</p> 10:09:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6838 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190425-prema-administrativnim-izvorima-55728-zaposlenih-vise-nego-u-istom-periodu-prosle-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total number of employed in the first quarter of 2019 amounted to 2 147 948 persons. Relative to the same quarter of the previous year, total registered employment increased by 2.7%, i.e. by 55 728 persons.</p> 10:05:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6957 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190517-potpisan-memorandum-o-razumevanju/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period from 16 – 17 May 2019, the Delegation of the Federal Statistical Service of the Russian Federation (ROSSTAT), led by the Director Mr Pavel Malkov, was on a mission to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.</p> 14:36:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7125 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190522-implementacija-sistema-upravljanja-kvalitetom/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The paper of the authors of the Republic Statistical Office "Implementation of Quality Management System in the NSI of Serbia – Success Stories and Future Plans” was published in the issue No.1/2019 of the magazine "Statistics: Journal of Statistics and Economics" published by Statistics of the Czech Republic.</p> 08:32:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7140 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190521-podizanje-i-gajenje-šuma-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Afforestation works volume in 2018 has increased by 22% in relation to the previous year. Regarding conifers, the most wide spread was spruce, with the afforestated area of 372 ha and regarding broadleaved, the most present was poplar, with the area of 254 ha. Works referring to plantation and protective areas growing in 2018, compared to 2017 decreased by 184 ha.</p> 10:44:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7137 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190515-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-i-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices in I Quarter 2019 were decreased by 3.2% in relation to I Quarter 2018.</p> 08:58:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7020 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190515-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-mart-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In March 2019, 1 502 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 1.1% related to March 2018. Index of anticipated value of works in March 2019 increased by 53.6% relative to March 2018.</p> 09:40:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7021 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190513-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-april-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in April 2019 in relation to March 2019 increased by 0.7% on average.</p> 09:12:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7009 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190513-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-mart-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in March 2019, compared to the same month of 2018, were decreased by 5.6% average.</p> 09:24:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7010 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190510-gradjevinska-delatnost-izvodjaca-iz-republike-srbije-i-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data collected in the first quarter of 2019, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 17.6% at current prices, while at constant prices, the increase amounted to 13.6% relative to the first quarter of 2018. Observed by type of constructions, value of construction works performed on buildings increased by 21.6%, and regarding civil engineering, the increase amounted to 8.7%, at constant process.</p> 09:34:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6987 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190510-snabdevanje-pitkom-vodom-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2018, for the purpose of drinking water supply, quantity of abstracted water amounted to 654 million m³, which represents 0.8% less water compared to the same period in 2017. From the total volume of abstracted water, 65.4% related to underground and spring water, 26.2% was from watercourses, and 8.4% was the water from lakes and accumulations.</p> 11:38:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7007 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190603-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-i-tromesecje-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2019, relative to 2018, increased by 22.1% at current prices.</p> 09:32:58 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7248 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190603-unutrasnja-trgovina-i-tromesecje-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover and motor vehicles repair (CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter of 2019, compared to the same quarter 2018, increased by 13.3% at current prices.</p> 09:41:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7249 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190603-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-i-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 1st quarter of 2019, it can be noted that number of almost all first time registered road motor vehicles, of which the most numerous were mopeds, increased, while the number of first time registered buses and trailers and semi-trailers decreased. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: Volkswagen, Opel, Fiat, Renault and Peugeot.<br /><br />Total number of injury road accidents in the first quarter of 2019 decreased by 8.2%, when compared to the same period 2018.</p> 10:28:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7250 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190530-turistički-promet-april-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in April 2019, compared to April 2018, number of tourist arrivals was by 6.2% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 8.6% greater.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In April 2019, compared to April 2018, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 9.6% greater, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 7.1% greater.</p> 09:39:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7233 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190531-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-1kv-2019/ <p><span>In the first quarter of 2019, number of the employed amounted to 2 810 500, and number of the unemployed to 387 100. Employment rate of the population aged 15 and over amounted to 47.4%, while unemployment rate had the value of 12.1%.</span></p> 10:43:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7235 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190531-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-april-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in April 2019, compared to April 2018, increased by </span><span>1</span><span>0</span><span>.4% at current prices and by 6.7% at constant prices.</span></p> 14:01:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7229 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190531-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-april-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in April 2019 decreased by 0.8% relative to April 2018. Industrial production in the period January – April 2019, compared with the same period 2018, decreased by 1.5%.</p> 14:34:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7232 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190528-seča-drveta-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Volume of works, related to felling timber in the Republic of Serbia in 2018, compared to the previous year, increased by 2%; in Beogradski region, it increased by 19%, and in region Vojvodine, it decreased by 3%; in Region Šumadije i Zapadne Srbije, the increase of 3% was noted, and in Region Južne i Istočne Srbije, the volume of works remained on 2017 level. Total felled timber volume in 2018 was about 3.3 million m³. The greatest part of it, about 1.6 million m³(50%) was used as fuel wood. Gross felled timber volume in and outside state forests was about 2.3 million m³, while it amounted to about 921 000 m³in and outside private forests.    </p> 10:34:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7226 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190523-konferencija-integracija-podataka/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The conference entitled Data Integration was held in the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, from May 21^st to May 23^rd, 2019. The organizer was the UN Economic Commission for Europe, with the support of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.</p> 14:33:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7159 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190524-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-mart-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for March 2019 amounted to 74 755 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 54 271 RSD.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period January - March 2019, average net salaries and wages increased by 9,5% in nominal terms and by 6,9% in real terms compared to the same period last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Median net salaries and wages for March 2019 amounted to 40 765 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 10:38:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7145 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190524-otpadne-vode-iz-naselja-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total quantity of wastewater in 2018 decreased by 1.3%, relative to the referent period 2017, of which the amount of wastewater discharged into wastewater collecting system decreased by 0.5% relative to 2017. The amount of wastewater discharged into septic tanks decreased by 3.4% compared to 2017.<br />In 2018, treated wastewater decreased by 1.1% compared to 2017 and the most frequently applied method was secondary treatment.</p> 10:56:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7156 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190425-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-februar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for February 2019 amounted to 72 350 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 52 426 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January - February 2019, average net salaries and wages increased by 9,3% in nominal terms and by 6,9% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages for February 2019 amounted to 40 308 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 11:36:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6959 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190614-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-april-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In April 2019, 1 604 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 17.7% related to April 2018. Index of anticipated value of works in April 2019 increased by 190.2% relative to April 2018.</span></p> 09:59:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7296 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190614-gradjradinostr/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The total value of works that contractors from the Republic of Serbia performed abroad in 2018 amounted to 17 561 mill. RSD. </span>The largest construction activity, observed by countries, was noted in the Germany, 18.5% of the total value of works performed, then in the Russian Federation, 16.6%, Montenegro, 13.9%, and Peru, 10.7%.</p> 10:06:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7297 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20181214-prihodi-u-novcu-i-u-naturi-i-licna-potrosnja-domacinstava-iii-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the third quarter 2018, the average monthly income in money and in kind, per a household, amounted to 63832 RSD and showed the increase of 3.4% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2017, and increase of 1.6% relative to the second quarter 2018, in nominal terms.<br /><br />The individual consumption expenditures of the households, in the third quarter 2018, amounted to 64237 RSD and showed the increase of 3.3% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2017, and increase of 0.3% relative to the second quarter 2018, in nominal terms.</p> 10:15:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6421 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190612-koriscenje-i-zastita-voda-od-zagadjivanja-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2018, 4.175 million m³ of water was used in the industry sections. The majority of water was used for cooling purposes in electric power generation. The used water increased by 3.2% in relation to the previous year. A total of 4.150 million m³of water was discharged, i.e. 3.7% more than the previous year.<br /><br />From a total of 4.175 million m³ of water in the industry sections, 99.6% included water from own abstraction (98.8% surface water, 0.9% groundwater), and 0.4% from public water supply system.    </p> 09:05:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7258 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190612-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-april-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in April 2019, compared to the same month of 2018, were decreased by 2.8% average.</p> 15:26:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7257 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190612-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-maj-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in May 2019 in relation to April 2019 decreased by 0.3% on average.</p> 09:41:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7259 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190607-potrošnja-opasnih-hemikalija-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2018 a total consumption of hazardous chemicals amounted 751 thousand tons, by 38.1% less in relation to 2017. Observed according to toxicity class, the largest share in total consumption is recorded at a class of very toxic chemicals (C), 53.7%, then followed by a class of toxic (D), 33.9%, harmful (E), 9.0%, carcinogenic, mutagenic and chemicals toxic for reproduction(А), 2.9%, and chronically toxic chemicals (B), 0.5%.</p> 10:23:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7256 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190503-zavrsen-probni-popis-stanovnistva-domacinstava-i-stanova-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On Tuesday, 30/04/2019 finalized were the operations of data collection in field for the Pilot Census 2019. About 20 000 dwellings, 13 000 households and 37 000 persons were enumerated. <br /><br />We kindly thank to all respondents that took part in the Pilot Census 2019.</p> 11:26:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6980 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190510-okrugli-sto/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>A round table, in scope of the public debate on the Draft Law on 2021 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings was held on May 10</span>^th<span><span> </span>, 2019.</span></p> 11:21:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7011 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190606-izvestaj-pr/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Following the Peer Review mission of December 2017, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has created the Action plan anticipating the activities to be carried out with the objective to meet the recommendations of the Peer Review mission.</span></p> 13:57:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7255 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190605-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-i-kvartal-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the first<span> </span>quarter of 2019 increased by 6.4% relative to the same period of the previous year. Operating costs in non-financial business economy in the first<span> </span>quarter of 2019 increased by 6.9% relative to the same period of the previous year.</p> 09:57:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7253 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190531-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-april-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - April 2019 amounted to: <br />   - USD 14679.5 million - which was a decrease of 0.2% compared to the same period 2018; <br />   - EUR 12958.6 million - which was an increase of 8.3% compared to the same period 2018.</p> 14:10:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7230 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190603-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-i-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2019 decreased by 0.1%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country decreased by 2.6%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 1.6%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 6.1%, Hungary, 4.2% and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 3.1%.</p> 10:40:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7251 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190603-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-i-tromesecje-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2019, relative to the same period 2018, increased by 10.0% at current prices and by 14.5% at constant prices.</p> 09:22:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7247 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190628-turisticki-promet-maj-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in May 2019, compared to May 2018, number of tourist arrivals was by 3.5% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 6.1% greater.<br /><br />In May 2019, compared to May 2018, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 9.6% greater, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 0.1% greater.</p> 08:25:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7338 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190628-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-maj-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in May 2019, compared to May 2018, increased by 8.3% at current prices and by 5.9% at constant prices.</span></p> 14:09:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7333 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190628-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-2017-i-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of transported passengers in 2018, relative to the previous year, increased by 4.0% and in domestic transport we saw an increase of 4.8%. A decrease of 4.8% was recorded in international transport. An increase of 6.0% in the number of passengers carried is notable in road transport and a decrease of 10.2% in railway transport, while urban transport recorded a slight increase.</p> 11:08:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7339 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190627-osnovno-obrazovanje-kraj-školske-godine-201718/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>At the end of the school year 2017/2018 in the Republic of Serbia there were 3 350 active regular primary schools, of which 1 134 main schools and 2 216 satellite classrooms. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Lectures were attended by 536 528 pupils, of which 478 913 in main schools and 57 615 in satellite classrooms.</span></p> 09:31:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7319 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190627-srednje-obrazovanje-kraj-školske-godine-201718/ 09:36:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7320 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190626-naucnoistrazivacka-delatnost-u-republici-srbiji-2018-godina/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In 2018, the business sector participated in the total number of R&amp;D organisations with 39.8%, government sector with 19.3%, tertiary education with 39.8% of and non-profit sector with about 1.1%.</span></p> 10:26:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7323 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190626-budzetska-izdvajanja-za-nauku-u-201819-godini/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the Republic of Serbia, in 2018 the amount of 18,754,517 thousand RSD of budgetary funds were spent for the Research and Development (R&amp;D) activity.</span></p> 09:54:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7322 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190625-diplomirani-studenti-u-2018-god/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 2018 calendar year in the Republic of Serbia, 45 221 student graduated at all levels of studies at all higher education institutions.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Of the total number of graduated students in 2018, 18 488, i.e. 40.9%, are men and 26 733, i.e. 59.1%, are women</p> 10:31:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7324 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180625-upisani-studenti-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In the 2018/19 school year in the Republic of Serbia, 249 604 students enrolled at all levels of studies at all higher education institutions.</span></p> 09:46:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7321 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190418-anketa-o-strukturi-poljoprivrednih-gazdinstava/ <p style="text-align: justify;">From 1 October to 30 November 2018, the Statistical Oce of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) conducted Farm Structure Survey (FSS) 2018. The funds for the implementation of the survey, i.e. the amount of EUR 2.59 million, are provided from the EU IPA funds and from the national Budget. The total number of 120 000 agricultural holdings were surveyed, thus ensuring the data on agricultural land, livestock number, mechanization, labour force in holdings and applied agro-technological measures. </p> 11:44:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6010 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180329-konferencija-znacaj-strukturnih-istrazivanja-u-statistici-poljoprivrede/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia organized conference about “Importance of farm structure surveys for agricultural statistics” which was held on 29 March 2018, in Parlimentary Club, in Belgrade. </p> 14:54:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4475 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180920-račun-emisija-u-vazduh-2016/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>SО₂ emission in 2016 amounted to 408.3 thousand tons (Gg), presenting the increase of 0.7% relative to the previous year</span>. <span>Total emissions of SО₂in the section of Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply has the share of 93.0% with slight decrease relative to the 2015. The share of SО₂ emission in the section of Manufacturing was 3.1%, in other sections of economic activities, it was 1.5% and in Households 2.4%. </span></p> 10:31:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/6035 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190625-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-april-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for April 2019 amounted to 75 441 <span>RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to </span>54 645 <span>RSD.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period January - April 2019, average net salaries and wages increased by 9,9% in nominal terms and by 7,1% in real terms compared to the same period last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Median net salaries and wages for April 2019 amounted to 41 773 <span>RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</span></p> 10:48:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7308 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190605-popisstanovkk/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period from May 22 to June 5, 2019, SORS carried out the Post-Enumeration Survey (quality control of data collected in the 2019 Pilot Census), by re-enumeration approximately 1,000 by randomly selected households in 16 enumeration areas (in the territory of 16 municipalities).</p> 13:46:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7272 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190614-prihodi-u-novcu-i-u-naturi-i-licna-potrosnja-domacinstava-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the first quarter 2019, the average monthly income in money and in kind, per a household, amounted to 65872 RSD and showed the increase of 5.4% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2018, and increase of 0.1% relative to the fourth quarter 2018, in nominal terms.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The individual consumption expenditures of the households, in the first quarter 2019, amounted to 66064 RSD and showed the increase of 3.8% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2018, and increase of 0.1% relative to the fourth quarter 2018, in nominal terms.</p> 09:22:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7295 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190716-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-konacni-podaci-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January – December 2018 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 45122.0 million - which was a 15.9% increase compared to the same period of the previous year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 38200.7 million - which was a 10.9% increase compared to the same period of the previous year.</p> 15:28:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7373 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190715-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-maj-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In May 2019, 1 822 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 5.9% related to May 2018. Index of anticipated value of works in May 2019 increased by 150.4% relative to May 2018.</p> 10:14:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7366 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190712-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-maj-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in May 2019, compared to the same month of 2018, were decreased by 3.6% average.</p> 12:20:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7363 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190712-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-jun-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in June 2019 in relation to May 2019 decreased by 0.3% on average.</p> 09:57:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7364 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190628-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-maj-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in May 2019 increased by 1.1% compared with 2018 average.</p> 15:17:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7334 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190703-stvoreni-i-tretirani-otpad-2018-prethodni-podaci/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During 2018, the sections: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Mining and quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Construction and Other service activities of the Republic of Serbia generated waste amounting to 49.2 million tons, out of which 68.8% related to non-hazardous and 31.2% to hazardous waste. The greatest share of generated hazardous waste was from the section of Mining and quarrying (39.5%).     </p> 09:16:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7352 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190701-ocekivana-proizvodnja-psenice/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the estimations of crops, the production of wheat is expected to be 2410 thous. tons in the Republic of Serbia, which is a decrease of 18.1% relative to the production output in 2018. When compared to 2018, the production of raspberries and sour cherries is expected to decrease by 5.5% and 24.3%, respectively.</p> 09:18:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7349 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190628-vitalni-dogadjaji-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2018 in the Republic of Serbia, the number of live births was 63 975, while the number of deaths amounted to 101 655. The natural increase was -37 680.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">By order of birth, the most numerous were first-born children - 30 327 (47.4%) and second-born ones - 22 870 (35.7%). Observed by age, first-born children were born mostly to mothers aged 25-29, while second-born children were born to mothers aged 30-34. Most births were in July, August and October.</p> 11:43:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7331 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190628-procenjen-broj-stanovnika-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The estimated number of population in the Republic of Serbia in 2018 was 6 982 604. Observed by sex, <strong>51.3</strong>% were women (3 580 898), and <strong>48.7</strong>% were men (3 401 706). The depopulation trend continued, which means that the population growth rate, compared to the previous year, was negative and amounted to <strong>-5.5 </strong>‰.</p> 11:36:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7329 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190628-zakljuceni-i-razvedeni-brakovi-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In 2018 there were 36 321 marriages and 29 005 first marriages recorded in the Republic of Serbia. The number of total marriages saw a slight increase of 0.8% compared with the previous year, and that of first marriages grew by 0.3%. The number of marriages per 1 000 population amounted to 5.2. The average age at the time of marriage for grooms was 34.2 and for brides 31.1 years.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="/en-Us/oblasti/stanovnistvo/zakljuceni-i-razvedeni-brakovi/">Press Release</a></p> 11:24:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7327 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190628-unutrasnje-migracije-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2018 there were 122 193 persons who changed residence, i.e. moved permanently from one to another place (settlement) in the Republic of Serbia The average age of persons who changed residence was 34.2 years (34.8 for men and 33.6 for women).</p> 11:29:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7328 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190628-ljudski-resursi-u-nauci-i-tehnologiji-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the results of the Labor Force Survey (LFS) in 2018, there were 972 178 persons aged 15-74 in the Republic of Serbia who either have completed higher education or are employed in the fields of science and technology as experts, engineers, experts or technicians, of which 53% are women.</span></p> 11:02:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7326 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190628-inovativne-aktivnosti/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Among introduced innovations the largest share was recorded with innovations of products and services (39.7%).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In total expenditures for the introduction of technological innovations, the share of expenditures for scientific-research activities amounted to over 27%.</p> 10:45:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7325 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190628-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-maj-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - May 2019 amounted to:<br />      - USD 18838.9 million - which was an increase of 1.6% compared to the same period 2018;<br />      - EUR 16675.5 million - which was an increase of 9.7% compared to the same period 2018.</p> 13:58:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7332 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190815-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-ii-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices in II Quarter 2019 were decreased by 2.4% in relation to II Quarter 2018.</p> 10:26:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7412 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190815-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-jun-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In June 2019, 1 875 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 0.1% related to June 2018. Index of anticipated value of works in June 2019 increased by 148.9% relative to June 2018.</p> 09:17:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7414 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190812-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-jun-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in June 2019, compared to the same month of 2018, were increased by 7.4% average.</p> 09:11:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7403 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190812-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-jul-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in July 2019 in relation to Junu 2019 decreased by 0.2% on average.</p> 09:24:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7406 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190809-gradjevinska-delatnost-izvodjaca-iz-republike-srbije-ii-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data collected in the second quarter of 2019, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 22.3% at current prices, while at constant prices, the increase amounted to 18.9% relative to the second quarter of 2018.</p> 08:56:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7401 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190731-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-jun-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Industrial production in the Republic of Serbia was lower by 2.0% in the period January-June 2019, compared to the same period of 2018.</p> 12:54:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7392 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190731-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-jun-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in June 2019, compared to June 2018, increased by 11.2% at current prices and by 10.1% at constant prices.</p> 11:34:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7391 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190731-turisticki-promet-jun-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in June 2019, compared to June 2018, number of tourist arrivals was by 9.1% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 7.0% greater.<br /><br />In June 2019, compared to June 2018, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 4.0% greater, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 12.1% greater.</p> 10:21:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7394 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190731-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-jun-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - June 2019 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 22664.1 million - which was an increase of 0.7% compared to the same period 2018;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 20077.9 million - which was an increase of 8.0% compared to the same period 2018.</p> 09:19:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7393 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190731-prema-administrativnim-izvorima-34936-zaposlenih-vise-nego-u-istom-periodu-prosle-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total number of employed in the second quarter of 2019 amounted to 2 161 533 persons. Relative to the same quarter of the previous year, total registered employment increased by 1.6%, i.e. by 34 936 persons.</p> 11:20:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7395 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190725-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-maj-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for May 2019 amounted to 76 511 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 55 380 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January - May 2019, average net salaries and wages increased by 9,9% in nominal terms and by 7,2% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages for May 2019 amounted to 42 319 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 09:29:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7377 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180716-punoletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in 2018, the procedure upon criminal reports was completed for       92 802 adult perpetrators of criminal offenses, which is by 3% more than in 2017. 29 750 adult persons were convicted, which is by 6% less when compared to the previous year. In 2018, the largest number of criminal offenses for which adult persons were legally convicted concerned criminal offenses against property (29.6%), marriage and family (15.7%), and human health (13.9%). Three persons were sentenced to 40-year imprisonment. The prison sentence made up 24.9% of all sentences, and the conditional sentence (imprisonment) made up 56.7%.</p> 11:47:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7368 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190716-maloletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of crime reports against juvenile perpetrators of crimes in 2018 amounted to   2 744 and was lower by 21% if compared to 2017. The number of submitted motions for pronouncing criminal sanctions (1 849) was lower by 7%, and the number of minors sentenced to criminal sanctions (1 548) was also lower by 5% in comparison to to the previous year.</p> 12:01:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7369 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190902-unutrasnja-trgovina-ii-tromesecje-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover and motor vehicles repair (CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2019, compared to the same quarter 2018, increased by 11.8% at current prices.</p> 09:34:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7478 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190830-turisticki-promet-jul-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in July 2019, compared to July 2018, number of tourist arrivals was by 5.6% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 5.3% greater.<br /><br />In July 2019, compared to July 2018, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 5.3% greater. The number of overnight stays of foreign tourists in July 2019. was also by 5.3% greater compared with the same month of previous year.</p> 09:11:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7468 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190830-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-jul-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in July 2019, compared to July 2018, increased by 10.5% at current prices and by 9.3% at constant prices.</p> 15:18:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7467 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190830-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-jul-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in July 2019 increased by 3.7% relative to July 2018 and increased by 1.7% relative to the average of the previous year.</p> 12:51:47 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7462 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190830-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-jul-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - July 2019 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 26862.7 million - which was an increase of 2,1% compared to the same period 2018;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 23801.0 million - which was an increase of 9.0% compared to the same period 2018.</p> 13:14:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7463 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190830-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-2kv-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the second quarter of 2019, number of the employed amounted to 2 916 500, and number of the unemployed to 334 000. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 49.2%, while unemployment rate, in the same period, had the value of 10.3%.</p> 11:34:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7470 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190829-pravna-i-odgovorna-lica-ucinioci-privrednih-prestupa-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2018, for the perpetrators of economic violations, the number of reported legal entities increased by 48% and responsible persons increased by 52%, compared with 2017, while the number of convicted legal entities and convicted responsible persons in legal entities went up by 18% among legal entities and by 20 % among responsible persons.</p> 11:48:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7458 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190823-mics-6-od-2-septembra-do-10-novembra-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">MICS (Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey) represents a survey programme that is globally prepared by UNICEF in cooperation with various UN agencies. The survey is implemented working together with National Statistical Institutes on five-year basis.<br /><br />This is the sixth MICS round in Serbia and the survey is anticipated to be implemented in the period <strong>from 2 September to 10 November 2019.</strong></p> 13:56:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7432 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190826-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-jun-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for June 2019 amounted to 74 009 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 53 633 RSD.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period January - June 2019, average net salaries and wages increased by 9,8% in nominal terms and by 7,3% in real terms compared to the same period last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Median net salaries and wages for June 2019 amounted to 41 045 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 10:13:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7443 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190826-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-ii-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2019 decreased by 6.1%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country decreased by 0.4%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad decreased by 9.9%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Montenegro, 7.4%, in Germany, 6.6% and in Hungary, 5.7%.</p> 09:25:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7442 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190826-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-ii-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 2nd quarter of 2019, it can be noted that number of all road motor vehicles increased, excluding motorcycles, trailers and semi-trailers and special purpose motor vehicles. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: Volkswagen, Opel, Fiat, Peugeot and Renault.<br /><br />Total number of injury road accidents in the second quarter of 2019 increased by 0.9%, when compared to the same period 2018.</p> 09:10:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7439 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190920-porezi-u-oblasti-životne-sredine-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Value of revenue from environmental taxes was increased by 2.7 times in 2017, compared with 2008. Average annual increase of revenue from environmental taxes in the period 2008-2017 amounted to 11.5%.<br />In 2017, revenue from environmental taxes amounted to RSD 195 906.2 mill, presenting the increase of 5.0% relative to 2016. The greatest share in revenue structure related to energy taxes and taxes on transport, 85.6%, i.e. 7.1%, while taxes on pollution and resources participated with 5.6% and 1.7%, respectively.</p> 11:00:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7522 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190920-račun-emisije-u-vazduh-2017/ <p style="text-align: justify;">SО₂ emission in 2017 amounted to 420.2 thousand tons (Gg), presenting the decrease of 0.7% relative to the previous year. Total emissions of SО₂in the section of Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply has the share of 91.4% with slight increase relative to the 2016. The share of SО₂ emission in the section of Manufacturing was 4.4%, in other sections of economic activities, it was 1.8% and in Households 2.4%.</p> 10:58:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7521 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190916-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-jul-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In July 2019, 2 200 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 20.2% related to July 2018. Index of anticipated value of works in July 2019 increased by 76.1% relative to July 2018.</p> 09:31:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7507 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190916-prihodi-u-novcu-i-u-naturi-i-licna-potrosnja-domacinstava-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the second quarter 2019, the average monthly income in money and in kind, per a household, amounted to 66348 RSD and showed the increase of 5.6% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2018, and increase of 0.7% relative to the first quarter 2019, in nominal terms.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The individual consumption expenditures of the households, in the second quarter 2019, amounted to 66576 RSD and showed the increase of 3.9% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2018, and increase of 0.8% relative to the first quarter 2019, in nominal terms.</p> 09:07:58 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7504 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190912-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-avgust-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in August 2019 in relation to July 2019 remained on the same level on average.</p> 10:08:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7499 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190912-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-jul-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in July 2019, compared to the same month of 2018, were increased by 15.8% average.</span></p> 10:18:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7500 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190905-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-ii-kvartal-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2019 increased by 7% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first<span> </span>quarter of 2019, the increase of 12.2% was noted.</p> 09:29:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7485 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190902-kvartalni-bruto-domaći-proizvod-ii-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2019, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 2.9%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 1.2% in the second quarter of 2019, compared to the previous quarter.</p> 11:20:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7479 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190902-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-ii-tromesecje-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2019, relative to the same period 2018, decreased by 7.0% at current prices.</p> 09:19:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7476 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190902-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-ii-tromesecje-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first six months 2019, relative to the same period 2018, increased by 16.4 at current prices.</p> 09:25:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7477 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191004-sprint-session-18-20092019-beograd/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Sponsored by the UN Economic Commission for Europe, from September 18^th to 20^th, the second Sprint session, dedicated to the UNECE Machine learning project was held on the premises of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. The event brought together experts from statistical organizations all over the world.</p> 15:09:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7661 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191001-bruto-domaci-proizvod-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results of annual calculations, in 2018 the Serbian Gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to RSD 5 068 588,5 million at current prices.<br />In 2018 the GDP real growth equalled 4.4% when related to 2017.</p> 11:01:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7621 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190925-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-jul-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for July 2019 amounted to 76 056 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 55 042 RSD.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period January - July 2019, average net salaries and wages increased by 10,1% in nominal terms and by 7,7% in real terms compared to the same period last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Median net salaries and wages for July 2019 amounted to 42 534 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 10:47:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7558 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190930-nacinalnitabponudeiupotrebe/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS) is presenting for the first time supply and use tables and input-output tables for the Republic of Serbia. With the establishment of the input-output subsystem, after almost a quarter of a century, the SORS has finally completed the system of national accounts applied by all European Union countries, as well as advanced national statistics in the world.<br /><br />This significant achievement of the SORS is the result of many years of intensive development work in the field of input-output statistics, with the support and supervision of the Eurostat and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).<br /><br /><a data-id="7649" href="/media/4748/supply-and-use-tables-and-input-output-tables.pdf" target="_blank" title="Supply and use tables and input-output tables.pdf">Read more</a></p> 09:14:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7609 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190930-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-avgust-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in August 2019, compared to August 2018, increased by 8.3% at current prices and by 7.6% at constant prices.</p> 09:19:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7610 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190930-turisticki-promet-avgust-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in August 2019, compared to August 2018, number of tourist arrivals was by 6.4% greater, while number of tourist overnight stays was by 2.9% greater.<br /><br />In August 2019, compared to August 2018, number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 5.6% greater, while number of overnight stays of foreign tourists by 1.2% lower.</p> 09:26:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7611 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190930-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-prvo-polugodište-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of transported passengers in the first six months of 2019, relative to the same period 2018, decreased by 1.6%, whereof number of passengers in domestic transport decreased by 1.5% and in international transport, it decreased by 3.5%. In air transport, increase of 3.5% was recorded, while in road transport, it remained on the same level. Referring to passengers railway transport, decrease of 21.4% was noted. Operations volume, expressed in pkm, decreased by 2.5%. Goods transported in the first half of 2019 noted growth of 4.4%, relative to the same period 2018. Regarding the same period, expressed in tkm, operations volume increased by 12.8%. Air transport, pipeline transport and railway transport recorded decrease in quantity of transported goods, while inland waterway and road transport noted increase in transported goods.  </p> 09:35:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7612 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190930-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-avgust-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - August 2019 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 30298.3 million - which was an increase of 1.5% compared to the same period 2018;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 26891.8 million - which was an increase of 7.9% compared to the same period 2018.</p> 09:42:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7613 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190930-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-avgust-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in August 2019 increased by 0.5% relative to August 2018.</p> 10:21:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7614 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190925-ostvarena-proizvodnja-psenice-i-ranog-voca-i-ocekivani-prinosi-kasnih-useva-voca-i-grozdja-stanje-0509-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the previous data as of September 5th, 2019, realized production of wheat amounts to 2 535 thousand tons, which is by 13.8% less than the previous year production. Realized production of raspberries decreased by 5.5% and of sour cherries by 24.3%.<br /><br />Expected maize production amounts to 7 501 thousand tons, which is by 7.7% more than production in the previous year. Compared to 2018, increased production is expected referring to soya (by 8.5%), and decreased production is expected referring to sunflower (by 0.6%) and sugar beet (by 0.9%).</p> 09:14:55 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7549 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20190924-zavrsna-konferencija-ipa-2016-projekta-istrazivanje-o-strukturi-poljoprivrednih-gazdinstava/ <p style="text-align: justify;">On the occasion of presenting the final results of the Agricultural Structure Survey, which was conducted from October 1^st to November 30^th, 2018, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia organized the closing Conference on the IPA 2016 project.</p> 09:32:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7527 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191112-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-septembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in September 2019, compared to the same month of 2018, were increased by 1.0% average.</p> 10:25:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7757 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191112-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-oktobar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in October 2019 in relation to September 2019 increased by 0.1% on average.</p> 10:14:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7756 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191031-20102019-27102019-rzs-na-64-medjunarodnom-beogradskom-sajmu-knjiga/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has presented its publications, as in the previous years, on the 64th International Belgrade Book Fair, in exhibition Hall 4 of the Belgrade Fair.<br /> <br /> During the eight days of Fair, numerous visitors were presented the regular issues, special publications of the Office, as well as versatile promo materials with the information, data and actual indicators, particularly designed for this occasion.</p> 08:58:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7742 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191031-turisticki-promet-septembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in September 2019, compared to September 2018, the number of tourist arrivals was by 9.6% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 10.0% greater.<br /><br />In September 2019, compared to September 2018, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 5.5% greater. The number of overnight stays of foreign tourists in September 2019 was by 16.5% greater compared with the same month of previous year.</p> 09:21:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7736 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191031-prema-administrativnim-izvorima-33578-zaposlenih-vise-nego-u-istom-periodu-prosle-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total number of employed in the third quarter of 2019 amounted to 2 180 420 persons. Relative to the same quarter of the previous year, total registered employment increased by 1.6%, i.e. by 33 578 persons.</p> 12:24:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7738 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191031-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-septembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - September 2019 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 34089.8 million - which was an increase of 1.6% compared to the same period 2018;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 30323.8 million - which was an increase of 7.9% compared to the same period 2018.</p> 09:45:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7737 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191031-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-septembar-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in September 2019, compared to September 2018, increased by 7.7% at current prices and by 7.3% at constant prices.</p> 09:13:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7735 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191031-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-septembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in September 2019 increased by 1.6% relative to September 2018 and in relation with 2018 average, it increased by 3.5%.</p> 10:48:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7732 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191025-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-avgust-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for August 2019 amounted to 74 768 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 54 115 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January - August 2019, average net salaries and wages increased by 9.9% in nominal terms and by 7.6% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages for August 2019 amounted to 41 927 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 09:29:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7717 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191018-evropski-dan-statistike/ <p>At the initiative of the European Statistical Advisory Committee (ESAC) and with the support of the members of the European Statistical System and the European System of Central Banks, the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/ess/european-statistics-day" target="_blank">European Statistics Day</a> is celebrated by the European statistical community on 20 October.</p> 08:46:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7706 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191015-siromastvo-i-socijalna-nejednakost-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>at-risk-of-poverty rate</strong> was 24.3% in 2018 (these persons are not necessarily poor, but are at the higher risk of poverty than the others), and compared to 2017, it was lower by 1.4 percentage points.<br /><br />The <strong>at-risk-of-poverty or social exclusion</strong> rate amounted to 34.3% (these persons are at risk of poverty, or are severely materially deprived, or live in households with low work intensity), and it was lower by 2.4 percentage points relative to 2017.</p> 11:35:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7696 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191015-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-avgust-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In August 2019, 2 136 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 9.1% related to August 2018. Index of anticipated value of works in August 2019 increased by 124.1% relative to August 2018.</p> 11:16:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7694 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191011-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-avgust-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in August 2019, compared to the same month of 2018, were increased by 5.1% average.</p> 10:12:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7693 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191011-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-septembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in September 2019 in relation to August 2019 decreased by 0.5% on average.</p> 10:03:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7692 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191129-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-oktobar-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in October 2019, compared to October 2018, increased by 9.4%, both at current and at constant prices.</p> 15:33:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7827 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191127-medjunarodni-skup-posvecen-demografskim-projekcijama/ <p style="text-align: justify;">A three-day international gathering dedicated to demographic projections was held in Belgrade, the "Serbia" hall at the Palace of Serbia, in the period November 25-27, 2019. The organizers of the event were the UN Economic Commission for Europe and Eurostat - the European Union's Bureau of Statistics, and the hosts were the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, the Office for Demography and Population Policy and the Centre for Demographic Research at the Institute of Social Sciences.</p> 15:06:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7817 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191125-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-septembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for September 2019 amounted to 74 160 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 53 698 RSD.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period January - September 2019, average net salaries and wages increased by 10.1% in nominal terms and by 7.9% in real terms compared to the same period last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Median net salaries and wages for September 2019 amounted to 41 547 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 09:11:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7803 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191125-medjunarodni-skup-posvecen-demografskim-projekcijama/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The international gathering dedicated to demographic projections will be held from November 25^th to November 27^th in the "Serbia" hall at the Palace of Serbia (2a Mihajla Pupina Boulevard).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This year, the hosts are the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, the Cabinet of Minister without portfolio in charge of demography and population policy, and the Centre for Demographic Research at the Institute of Social Sciences.</p> 09:27:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7804 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191122-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iii-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2018 increased by 19.3%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 35.0%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 12.2%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany, 7.1%, Hungary, 5.5% and in Austria, 4.5%.</p> 11:41:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7789 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191122-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-iii-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 3^rd quarter of 2019, it can be noted that number of first time registered road motor vehicles and trailers and semi-trailers increased, excluding mopeds. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: <em>Volkswagen, Opel, Fiat, Peugeot and Renault.</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Total number of injury road accidents in the third quarter of 2019 increased by 2.3%, relative to the same period 2018.</em></p> 11:37:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7788 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191120-troskovi-za-zastitu-zivotne-sredine-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2018, total expenditures for environmental protection amounted to RSD 38 266.7 <span>mill</span>ion, <span>which</span> <span>is by</span> <span>11.2%</span> <span>higher</span> <span>than in the previous</span> <span>year. In the structure of the total expenditures for environmental protection, share of environmental protection investments</span> <span>amounted to 19.4</span>%,<span> while</span> <span>current expenditures</span> had the share of<span> 80.6%.</span></p> 11:14:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7772 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191115-medjunarodna-konferencija-digitalna-agenda-za-statistiku-efikasnost-kvalitet-i-transparentnost/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Federal Service for State Statistics (Rosstat) and Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in cooperation with the Russian Association of Statisticians organized in Moscow from 14^th to 15^th November 2019 an international conference "Digital Agenda for Statistics: Efficiency, Quality and Transparency".</p> 12:20:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7763 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191115-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-iii-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices in III Quarter 2019 were decreased by 1.9% in relation to III Quarter 2018.</p> 09:57:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7762 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191115-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-septembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In September 2019, 2 237 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 27.0% related to September 2018. Index of anticipated value of works in September 2019 increased by 118.1% relative to September 2018.</p> 15:03:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7760 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191015-istrazivanje-o-zadovoljstvu-korisnika/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period October 15th to November 12th 2019, SORS conducts the "Survey on Users' Satisfaction". We would be grateful if you find time to complete the following questionnaire:</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Link on questionnaire: <br /><a href="https://webrzs.stat.gov.rs/ZK2019" target="_blank">https://webrzs.stat.gov.rs/ZK2019</a></p> 09:18:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7688 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191112-gradjevinska-delatnost-izvodjaca-iz-republike-srbije-iii-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data collected in the third quarter of 2019, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 39.6% at current prices, while at constant prices, the increase amounted to 39.9% relative to the third quarter of 2018.</p> 09:08:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7755 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191216-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-oktobar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In October 2019, 2 433 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 8.8% related to October 2018. Index of anticipated value of works in October 2019 increased by 119.0% relative to October 2018.</p> 09:12:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7877 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191212-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-oktobar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in October 2019, compared to the same month of 2018, were increased by 1.3% average.</p> 09:53:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7861 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191212-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-novembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in November 2019 in relation to October 2019 increased by 0.2% on average.</p> 09:35:37 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7860 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191211-radionica-ciljevi-odrzivog-razvoja/ <p style="text-align: justify;">From November 26^th to 28^th, 2019, the third workshop dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals was held. There were more than 50 invited representatives of the institutions at the workshop.</p> 09:09:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7850 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191205-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iii-kvartal-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2019 increased by 8% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the second quarter of 2019, the increase of 3.4 % was noted.</p> 10:13:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7847 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191205-indikatori-materijalnih-tokova-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2018, domestic extraction amounted to 114 585 thousand tonnes; compared to the previous year it increased by 4.9%. Observed by categories, the largest share in domestic extraction was noted for the categories of biomass (40 682 thousand tons) and fossil energy (38 885 thousand tons).</p> 10:00:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7846 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191115-istrazivanje-višestrukih-pokazatelja-mics6-mics-multiple-indicator-cluster-surveys/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In order to ensure good quality and representative data, in the period from<strong> 21 November to 2 December 2019 </strong>the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia will organize<strong> new visits and additional interviews of the holdings selected for the sample for MICS6, </strong>namely the holdings that were not interviewed in the period from 2 September to 10 November 2019.</p> 14:44:37 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7768 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191202-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-iii-tromesecje-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2019, relative to the same period 2018, increased by 5.2% at current prices.</p> 09:08:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7833 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191202-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-iii-tromesecje-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first nine months 2019, relative to the same period 2018, increased by 11.2 at current prices.</p> 09:26:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7834 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191202-unutrasnja-trgovina-iii-tromesecje-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover and motor vehicles repair (CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter of 2019, compared to the same quarter 2018, increased by 8.8% at current prices.</p> 09:35:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7835 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191202-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-iii-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The real GDP growth in the third quarter of 2019, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 4.8%.<br /><br />According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 2.2% in the third quarter of 2019, compared to the previous quarter.</p> 11:49:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7836 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191129-kretanja-na-trzistu-rada-u-trecem-kvartalu-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the third quarter of 2019, number of the employed amounted to 2 938 700, and number of the unemployed to 308 400. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 49.6%, while unemployment rate, in the same period, had the value of 9.5%.</p> 11:41:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7832 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191129-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-oktobar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in October 2019 increased by 0.5% relative to October 2018, and by 10.5% relative to 2018 average.</p> 11:17:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7831 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191129-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-oktobar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - October 2019 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 38249.8 million - which was an increase of 1.4% compared to the same period 2018;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 34095.9 million - which was an increase of 7.5% compared to the same period 2018.</p> 10:00:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7829 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191129-turisticki-promet-oktobar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in October 2019, compared to October 2018, the number of tourist arrivals was by 9.7% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 12.8% greater.<br /><br />In October 2019, compared to October 2018, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 8.0% greater. The number of overnight stays of foreign tourists in October 2019 was by 19.7% greater compared with the same month of previous year.</p> 09:01:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7828 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200113-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-decembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in December 2019 in relation to November 2019 increased by 0.5% on average.</p> 09:17:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7934 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200113-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-novembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in November 2019, compared to the same month of 2018, were increased by 1.5% average.</p> 09:02:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7933 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200109-navodnjavanje-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During 2019, 67 692 thous. m3 of water were abstracted for irrigation, 24.1% less than in the previous year. Water was mostly pumped from water currents (90.2%), while the rest of quantities were abstracted from the groundwater, lakes and reservoirs and from public water supply network.</p> 10:33:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7930 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191229-godisnja-konferencija-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has held regular annual press conference in the Press hall of the Government of the Republic of Serbia.</p> 08:57:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7916 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191229-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-novembar-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in November 2019, compared to November 2018, increased by 12% at current and by 11.2% at constant prices.</p> 10:34:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7909 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191229-turisticki-promet-novembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in November 2019, compared to November 2018, the number of tourist arrivals was by 15.2% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 17.8% greater.<br /><br />In November 2019, compared to November 2018, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 14.8% greater. The number of overnight stays of foreign tourists in November 2019 was by 21.7% greater compared with the same month of previous year.</p> 10:08:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7907 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/2019129-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-novembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in November 2019 increased by 1.1% relative to November 2018, and by 7.6% relative to 2018 average.</p> 13:50:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7913 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191229-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-novembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - November 2019 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 42315.2 million - which was an increase of 1.7% compared to the same period 2018;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 37765.8 million - which was an increase of 7.6% compared to the same period 2018.</p> 09:49:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7906 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191229-ekonomska-kretanja-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The estimates on the overall economic activity in the Republic of Serbia in 2019, measured by the real trends of Gross domestic product (GDP), indicate a growth of 4.0% when related to the year 2018.<br /><br /><span>According to estimations, the gross fixed capital formation in 2019, if related to 2018, expressed a real growth that equals 14.2%.</span></p> 11:22:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7910 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191225-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-oktobar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for October 2019 amounted to 76 096 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 55 065 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January - October 2019, average net salaries and wages increased by 10.2% in nominal terms and by 8.1% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages for October 2019 amounted to 42 716 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 11:42:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7889 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191216-prihodi-u-novcu-i-u-naturi-i-licna-potrosnja-domacinstava-iii-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the third quarter 2019, the average monthly income in money and in kind, per a household, amounted to 66909 RSD and showed the increase of 4.8% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2018, and increase of 0.8% relative to the second quarter 2019, in nominal terms.<br /><br />The individual consumption expenditures of the households, in the third quarter 2019, amounted to 67131 RSD and showed the increase of 4.5% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2018, and increase of 0.8% relative to the second quarter 2019, in nominal terms.    </p> 09:40:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7879 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191212-radionica-o-primeni-nacionalnog-okvira-za-obezbedjenje-kvaliteta-zvanicne-statistike-u-zemljama-istocne-evropecentralne-azije/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Belgrade, Serbia, 10-13 December 2019<br /><br />Workshop on the Implementation of a National Quality Assurance Framework for Official Statistics (NQAF) in countries of Eastern-Europe/Central-Asia Region is organized in the period 10-13 December 2019 in the premises of Serbian-Korean Information Access Center (SKIP Center).</p> 12:52:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7865 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200131-registrovana-zaposlenost-iv-kvartal/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total number of employed in the fourth quarter of 2019 amounted to 2 202 635 persons. Relative to the same quarter of the previous year, total registered employment increased by 2.0%, i.e. by 43 976 persons.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 10:07:48 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7971 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200131-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-decembar-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in December 2019, compared to December 2018, increased by 14.8% at current and by 13.1% at constant prices.</p> 15:24:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7967 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200131-turisticki-promet-decembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in December 2019, compared to December 2018, the number of tourist arrivals was by 15.0% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 20.4% greater.<br /><br />In December 2019, compared to December 2018, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 20.2% greater, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 20.6% greater.</p> 09:59:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7970 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200131-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-decembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - December 2019 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 46360.1 million - which was an increase of 2.7% compared to the same period 2018;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 41408.5 million - which was an increase of 8.4% compared to the same period 2018.</p> 09:43:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7969 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200131-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-decembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in December 2019 increased by 8.3% relative to December 2018, and by 5.9% relative to 2018 average. Industrial production in 2019, compared with 2018, increased by 0.3%.</p> 07:38:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7968 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200124-zavrsni-sastanak-terenskog-dela-istrazivanja-visestrukih-pokazatelja-mics/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The final meeting of the MICS fieldwork was held at the Hotel Borkovac near Ruma on January 23rd and 24th, 2020. The meeting was attended by Ana Prodanovic and Fahrudin Memic from UNICEF, Jovana Petrovic from UNFPA, Nadezda Bogdanovic, Project Coordinator, assistant directors of SORS, Heads of SORS Regional Departments, Controllers of MICS Teams, also involving methodologists and team supervisors who participated in the Survey conducting.</p> 12:02:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7960 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200124-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-novembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for November 2019 amounted to 77 879 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 56 331 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January - November 2019, average net salaries and wages increased by 10.3% in nominal terms and by 8.2% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages for November 2019 amounted to 43 511 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 09:15:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7949 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200122-promene-kod-naseljenih-mesta-opstinagradskih-opstina-i-gradova-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>As of 01.01.2020<br /><br /></span>Pursuant to the Statute of the City of Novi Sad ("Official Gazette of the City of Novi Sad", No. 36/11, as of March 27, 2019), the City of Novi Sad has abolished its city municipalities (Novi Sad and Petrovaradin), i.e. The city of Novi Sad no longer has any city municipalities, and the former registration code number (89010) has been retained. Registration code numbers for the City Municipality of Novi Sad (80284) and the City Municipality of Petrovaradin (80519) were abolished.<br /><br />On the territory of the Republic of Serbia, during 2019, there were no administrative - territorial changes in settlements, municipalities, city municipalities and cities.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 12:14:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7946 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20191004-istrazivanje-zdravlja-stanovnistva-srbije-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, in cooperation with the Institute for Public Health of Serbia and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia, with the financial support of the EU, will conduct, <strong>from 6 October to 30 December 2019, the Survey of Health of the Population of Serbia 2019.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Serbian Population Health Survey is a national survey conducted in accordance with international standards, every six years.</p> 13:07:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7659 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180531-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-april-2018/ <p>The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - April 2018 amounted to:</p> <p>   - USD 14690.8 million - which was an increase of 27.8% compared to the same period 2017;</p> <p>   - EUR 11950.4 million - which was an increase of 10.9 % compared to the same period 2017.</p> 14:24:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5528 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200115-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-novembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In November 2019, 1 931 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 15.5% related to November 2018. Index of anticipated value of works in November 2019 increased by 40.8% relative to November 2018.</p> 09:22:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7941 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200225-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-decembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for December 2019 amounted to 82 257 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 59 772 RSD.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period January - December 2019, average net salaries and wages increased by 10.6% in nominal terms and by 8.5% in real terms compared to the same period last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Median net salaries and wages for December 2019 amounted to 44 530 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 09:27:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8014 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200221-zimska-skola/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The second IST Winter School - Metadata-driven data integration concept, Statistical Business Register (SBR) and Data visualization was held at the Majestic Hotel, as well as on the premises of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, from 10^th to 14^th of February, under the auspices of GOPA Worldwide Consultants.</p> 12:14:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8013 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200221-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-decembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in January 2020 in relation to December 2019 increased by 0.6% on average.</p> 11:28:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7984 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200214-broj-stoke-stanje-1-decembra-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data presented in this statistical release, in the Republic of Serbia, as of December 1st 2019 and relative to the data as of December 1st 2018, total number of cattle increased (by 2.3%), and of pigs (by 4.3%), while total number of sheep decreased (by 4.1%), of goats (by 2.4%) and of poultry (by 2.8%).</p> 13:34:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7980 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200214-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-iv-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices in IV Quarter 2019 were decreased by 3.7% in relation to IV Quarter 2018.</p> 13:16:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7979 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200214-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-decembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In December 2019, 2 006 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 36.6% related to December 2018. Index of anticipated value of works in December 2019 was increased by 14.1% relative to December 2018.</p> 13:44:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7981 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200203-zakon-o-popisu-stanovnistva-domacinstava-i-stanova-2021-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Law on the 2021 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings was adopted at the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia on 3^rd February, 2020.(“Official Gazette of the RS“ , No 9/2020).</p> 14:30:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7975 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200212-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-decembar-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in December 2019, compared to the same month of 2018, were increased by 0.8% average.</p> 09:06:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7974 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200210-gradjevinska-delatnost-iv-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data collected in the fourth quarter of 2019, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 54.1% at current prices, while, at constant prices, the increase amounted to 56.3% relative to the fourth quarter of 2018.</p> 10:09:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/7973 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200302-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-4-tromesecje-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter 2019, relative to the same period 2018, increased by 19,1% at current prices.</p> 09:13:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8135 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200302-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-4-tromesecje-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in 2019, relative to the same period 2018, increased by 9.2% at current prices.</p> 09:21:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8137 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200228-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-januar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in January 2020 increased by 6.3% relative to January 2019.</p> 09:18:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8131 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200228-kretanja-na-trzistu-rada-u-cetvrtom-kvartalu-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the fourth quarter of 2019, number of the employed amounted to 2 938 200, and number of the unemployed to 314 100. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 49.7%, while unemployment rate, in the same period, had the value of 9.7%.</p> 09:22:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8132 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200228-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-januar-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in January 2020, compared to January 2019, increased by 13.4% at current prices and by 10.9% at constant prices.</span></p> 15:08:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8129 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200228-turisticki-promet-januar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in January 2020, compared to January 2019, the number of tourist arrivals was by 24.2% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 25.1% greater.<br /><br />In January 2020, compared to January 2019, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists was by 22.5% greater, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists was by 28.7% greater.</p> 15:20:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8130 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200221-vrnjacka-banja-19-2122020-strucni-skup-popis-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In scope of the preparations for the upcoming 2021 Census, Expert Meeting "Census 2021" was held in Vrnjacka Banja, from February 19th to 21st 2020.</p> 12:39:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8032 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200309-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iv-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter 2019 increased by 3.4%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country increased by 8.3%, and the number of vehicles registered abroad increased by 0.2%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany 6.2%, Hungary 4.9% and Austria 3.7%.</p> 11:34:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8157 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200305-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-iv-kvartal-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2019 increased by 8.1% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the third quarter of 2019, the increase of 8 % was noted.</p> 09:30:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8153 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200302-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-iv-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The real GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 6.2%. According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 1.7% in the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to the previous quarter.The real GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 6.2%.</p> 10:03:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8139 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200302-unutrasnja-trgovina-iv-tromesecje-2019-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover and motor vehicles repair (CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to the same quarter 2018, increased by 11% at current prices.</p> 09:27:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8138 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200312-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-februar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in February 2020 in relation to January 2020 increased by 0.6% on average.</p> 09:29:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8163 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200312-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-januar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for January 2020 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 3503.9 million - which was an increase of 6.8% compared to the same period 2019;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 3153.7 million - which was an increase of 9.8% compared to the same period 2019.</p> 09:12:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8162 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200309-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The number of road motor vehicles registered in 2019 in the Republic of Serbia increased in comparison to the number of registered vehicles in the previous year. Decreased was the number of trailers and semi-trailers.<br /><br />The total number of injury road accidents in 2019 decreased by 0.1% when compared to 2018. Greater number of accidents was noted within built-up areas and equalled 75.2%, relative to total number of injury road accidents.</p> 11:03:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8155 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180601-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-priključna-vozila-i-saobraćajne-nezgode-na-putevima-i-kvartal-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span> During the first quarter of 2018, it can be noted that number of first time registered buses, lorries (trucks), and passengers’ cars increased, while the number of other road motor vehicles decreased. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: Volkswagen, Opel, Renault, Peugeot and Fiat.<br /><br />Total number of injury road accidents in the first quarter of 2018 increased by 5.5%, when compared to the same period 2017. Increase of injury road accidents with killed persons outside built-up areas amounted to 11.1%. </span></p> 11:32:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/5544 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200309-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-iv-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 4th quarter of 2019, it can be noted that number of first time registered road motor vehicles and trailers and semi-trailers increased, while only the number of agricultural tractors decreased. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: Volkswagen, Opel, Peugeot, Audi and Fiat.<br /><br />Total number of injury road accidents in the fourth quarter of 2019 increased by 7%, relative to the same period 2018.</p> 11:21:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8156 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200331-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-februar-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in February 2020, compared to February 2019, increased by 14.9% at current and by 13.3% at constant prices.</p> 12:28:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8214 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200325-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-januar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for January 2020 amounted to 82 836 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 59 941 RSD.<br /><br />In January 2020 average net salaries and wages increased by <span>9</span>.9% in nominal terms and by 7.7% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages for January 2020 amounted to 46 167 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 09:52:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8200 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200325-osnovne-skole-pocetak-20192020-skolske-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">At the beginning of 2019/20 school year in the Republic of Serbia, there were 3 268 regular primary schools, 1 136 base schools and 2 132 attached units.</p> 11:39:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8210 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200323-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-januar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in January 2020, compared to the same month of 2019, were decreased by 0.6% average.</p> 09:23:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8195 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200316-prihodi-u-novcu-i-u-naturi-i-licna-potrosnja-domacinstava-iv-kvartal-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the fourth quarter 2019, the average monthly income in money and in kind, per a household, amounted to 68446 RSD and showed the increase of 4.0% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2018, and increase of 2.3% relative to the third quarter 2019, in nominal terms.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The individual consumption expenditures of the households, in the fourth quarter 2019, amounted to 68658 RSD and showed the increase of 4.0% in nominal terms, relative to the same quarter 2018, and increase of 2.3% relative to the third quarter 2019, in nominal terms.   </p> 12:19:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8188 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200316-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-januar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In January 2020, 1 289 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 31.3% related to January 2019. <span>Index of anticipated value of works in January 2020 was increased by 70.7% relative to January 2019.   </span></p> 08:20:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8184 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200316-cene-stanova-novogradnje-u-2019-godini/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average prices of dwellings of new construction in the Republic of Serbia in 2019 amounted to RSD 163 520.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 07:38:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8182 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200316-cene-stanova-novogradnje-ii-polugodiste-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average prices of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in the second half of 2019 amounted to RSD 163 219. Dwellings’ prices in the observed period ranged from RSD 50 840 per m²in Tutin up to RSD 348 643 RSD in Belgrade municipality Savski venac.</p> 07:45:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8183 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200312-promocija-publikacije-poslovanje-preduzeca-u-republici-srbiji-po-oblicima-svojine-2017-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia issued the publication <strong>"</strong><strong>Business activities of enterprises in the Republic of Serbia, by ownership types, 201</strong><strong>7</strong><strong>-2018"</strong> by Milan Burzanović.<br /><br />By continuing overall statistical monitoring of enterprises in accordance with international standards, the focus of the publication is, this time, moved from data presentation by enterprises’ size to another viewpoint, i.e. to monitoring of business activities’ results by enterprises’ ownership types, also including the capital origin. </p> 14:09:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8164 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200410-srednje-obrazovanje-pocetak-skolske-godine-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2019/20 school year, regular upper secondary schools were attended by 249 855 students, i.e. 123 553 females (49.4%) and 126 302 males (50.6%). Schools/ classes for students with disabilities were attended by 2 119 students, 807 females (38.1%) and 1 312 males (61.9%).</p> 05:43:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8219 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200331-turisticki-promet-februar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in February 2020, compared to February 2019, the number of tourist arrivals was by 18.9% greater, while the number of tourist overnight stays was by 20.1% greater.</p> 18:21:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8211 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200331-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-februar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in February 2020 increased by 7.6% relative to February 2019. </p> 10:35:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8212 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200331-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekući-period-i-februar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - February 2020 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 7372.8 million - which was an increase of 7.2% compared to the same period 2019;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 6700.6 million - which was an increase of 10.8% compared to the same period 2019.</p> 11:42:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8213 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200331-prihodi-u-novcu-i-u-naturi-i-licna-potrosnja-domacinstava-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In 2019, the average monthly income in money and in kind, per a household (all households), amounted to 66 880 RSD and the individual consumption expenditures of the households amounted to 67 099 RSD. Relative to 2018, the average monthly income in money and in kind increased by 4.9% and the individual consumption expenditures of the households increased by 4.1% in nominal terms.</span></p> 10:18:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8216 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200427-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-februar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for February 2020 amounted to 80 288 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 58 132 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January - February 2020, average net salaries and wages increased by 10,4% in nominal terms and by 8,2% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages for February 2020 amounted to 45 106 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 10:14:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8239 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200416-predskolsko-vaspitanje-i-obrazovanje-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2019/20, total of 224 563 children attended preschool education and upbringing. Out of them, there were 108 842 girls (48%) and 115 721 boys (52%).</p> 11:31:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8227 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200413-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-februar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in February 2020, compared to the same month of 2019, were decreased by 0.5% average.</p> 19:41:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8220 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200413-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-mart-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in March 2020 in relation to February 2020 decreased by 0.1% on average.</p> 19:57:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8221 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200331-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-mart-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in March 2020 decreased by 0.1% relative to March 2019, while relative to 2019 average, it increased by 2.0%. </p> 09:59:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8255 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200430-turisticki-promet-mart-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in March 2020, compared to March 2019, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by 56.0%, while the number of tourist overnight stays decreased by 45.7%.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 11:16:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8256 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200430-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-mart-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - March 2020 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 11258.8 million - which was an increase of 2.6% compared to the same period 2019;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 10218.6 million - which was an increase of 5.8% compared to the same period 2019.</p> 09:14:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8254 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200429-registrovana-zaposlenost/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total number of employed in the first quarter of 2020 amounted to 2 186 834 persons. Relative to the same quarter of the previous year, total registered employment increased by 1.8%, i.e. by 38 886 persons.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Observed by the modalities of employment, there were 2 048 851 employed in “long-term employment”, in “temporary and occasional employment” there were 69 098 persons, while the number of registered individual agricultural producers was 68 885.</p> 11:29:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8250 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200429-ulaz-izlaz-i-tranzit-drumskih-teretnih-vozila-po-zemljama-registracije-vozila-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During 2019, 832 517 freight road vehicles exited from the territory of the Republic of Serbia over international road border crossings and 11 851 thousand tons of goods were exported.</p> 11:39:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8251 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200512-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-april-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in April 2020 in relation to March 2020 remain on the same level on average (index 100.0).</p> 21:58:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8263 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200512-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-mart-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in March 2020, compared to the same month of 2019, were increased by 1.1% average.</p> 21:44:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8262 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200511-gradjevinska-delatnost-i-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data collected in the first quarter of 2020, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia increased by 23.7% at current prices, while, at constant prices, the increase amounted to 24.4% relative to the first quarter of 2019. Observed by types of constructions, value of performed construction works on buildings increased by 13.2% and regarding civil engineering, the increase amounted to 32.5%, at constant prices.</p> 09:33:53 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8259 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200511-zivorodjeniiumrli-mart/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – March 2020 amounted to 14 522. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when total number of live births was 14 599, noted was the decrease in live births by 77, i.e. 0.5%.</p> 11:16:04 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8260 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200508-snabdevanje-pitkom-vodom-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2019, for the purpose of drinking water supply, quantity of abstracted water amounted to 668 million m³, which represents 2.1% more water compared to the same period in 2018. From the total volume of abstracted water, 63.1% related to underground and spring water, 27.3% was from watercourses, and 9.6% was the water from lakes and accumulations. <br />The total water distributed to customers amounted to 436 million m³, which is by 2.8% more water than the amount distributed in 2018.<br />Water distributed to households amounted to 323 million m³and it is 74% of total distributed water. 47 million m³were distributed to industrial sector (10.8%), and amount of water distributed to other users was 66 million m³ (15.2%).</p> 23:37:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8258 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200507-zastita-od-stetnog-dejstva-voda-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total area defended from flooding amounted to 1 495 218 hectares, presenting the increase of 3.7%, compared to 2018. Utilized agricultural land represents 84.5% of total protected land. Total length of embankment was 3 419 km. The greatest share in total protected area related to the Danube basin, 76.3%, followed by two other basins, of the Sava – 19.6% and the Morava – 4.1%.</p> 12:06:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8257 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200430-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-mart-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in March 2020, compared to March 2019, increased by 4.6% at current and by 4.4% at constant prices.</p> 13:52:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8253 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200415-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-februar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In February 2020, 1420 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 27.2% related to February 2019.</p> 09:49:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8225 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200528-seca-drveta-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Volume of works, related to felling timber in the Republic of Serbia in 2019, compared to the previous year, increased by 3%; in Beogradski region, it increased by 2%, and in region Vojvodine, it increased by 6%; in Region Šumadije i Zapadne Srbije, the increase of 3% was noted, and in Region Južne i Istočne Srbije, the volume of works increased by 1%. Total felled timber volume in 2019 was about 3.4 million m3. The greatest part of it, about 1.6 million m3 (49%) was used as fuel wood. Gross felled timber volume in and outside state forests was about 2.5 million m3, while it amounted to about 868 000 m3 in and outside private forests.</p> 16:20:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8292 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200525-zivorodjeniiumrli-april/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – April 2020 amounted to 19 166. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when total number of live births was 19 384, noted was the decrease in live births by 218, i.e. 1.1%.</p> 09:21:43 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8275 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200525-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-mart-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for March 2020 amounted to 82 320 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 59 681 RSD.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period January - March 2020, average net salaries and wages increased by 10,3% in nominal terms and by 8,3% in real terms compared to the same period last year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Median net salaries and wages for March 2020 amounted to 44 818 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 09:33:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8286 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200522-otpadne-vode-iz-naselja-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total quantity of urban wastewater in 2019 increased by 3.5%, relative to the referent period 2018, of which the amount of wastewater discharged into wastewater collecting system increased by 5.3% relative to 2018. The amount of wastewater discharged into septic tanks decreased by 1.2% compared to 2018.<br />In 2019, treated wastewater decreased by 2.4% compared to 2018 and the most frequently applied method was secondary treatment.</p> 10:28:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8272 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200521-podizanje-i-gajenje-suma-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Afforestation works volume in 2019 has increased by 99% in relation to the previous year. Regarding conifers, the most wide spread was spruce, with the afforestated area of 363 ha and regarding broadleaved, the most present was oak, with the area of 1 313 ha. Works referring to plantation and protective areas growing in 2019, compared to 2018 increased by 507 ha</p> 02:05:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8271 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200515-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-mart-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In March 2020, 1 694 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 12.8% related to March 2019.</p> 09:39:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8265 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200515-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-i-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Input prices in agriculture in I Quarter 2020 were increased by 3.3% in relation to I Quarter 2019.</p> 11:39:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8266 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200604-stete-u-sumama-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total damages in state forests of the Republic of Serbia in 2019, expressed in timber volume, amounted to approximately 113 444 m3, out of which, about 27 000 m3 were damages caused by man. Natural inclemencies (wind, rain, hail, snow) caused damages of approximately 58 000 m3 of the timber volume, which was about 51% of the total damages in state forests. During 2019, 41 cases of fire in state forests were recorded and damaged timber volume was 2 397 m3. Damaged timber volume in private forests amounted to 1 000 m3. In 2019, in state forests, plant diseases caused damages of approximately 14 000m3.</p> 16:35:32 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8317 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200603-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-i-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 1^st quarter of 2020, the number of the first time registered road motor vehicles amounted to 34 363, out of which, 14.1% were up to two years old. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: <em>Volkswagen, </em><em>Opel</em>,<em> Peugeot,</em><em> Audi </em>and <em>Renault</em>.</p> 09:38:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8318 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200603-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-i-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2020 decreased by 7.8%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country decreased by 8.5%, and the number of vehicles registered abroad decreased by 7.3%.</p> 09:44:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8319 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200601-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-republici-srbiji-prvi-kvartal-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2020, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 5.0%.<br />According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product decreased by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2020, compared to the previous quarter.</p> 11:09:03 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8306 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200601-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-1-tromesecje-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2020, relative to the same period 2019, increased by 12.0% at current and by 12.7% at constant prices.</p> 12:51:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8302 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200601-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-1-tromesecje-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter 2020, relative to the same period 2019, decreased by 4.2% at current prices.</p> 13:05:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8304 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200601-unutrasnja-trgovina-i-tromesecje-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover and motor vehicles repair (CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the first quarter of 2020, compared to the same quarter 2019, decreased by 4.1% at current prices.</p> 15:21:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8305 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200529-turisticki-promet-april-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in April 2020, compared to April 2019, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by 97.9%, while the number of tourist overnight stays decreased by 94.6%.</p> 10:25:58 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8300 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200529-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-april-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in April 2020 decreased by 16.6% relative to April 2019.</p> 09:06:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8297 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200529-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-april-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - April 2020 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 13905.2 million - which was a decrease of 5.9% compared to the same period 2019;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 12649.5 million - which was a decrease of 3.1% compared to the same period 2019.</p> 09:26:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8299 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200529-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-april-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in April 2020, compared to April 2019, decreased by 20.1% at current and by 18.6% at constant prices.</p> 13:42:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8296 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200529-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-ikv-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the first quarter of 2020, number of the employed amounted to 2 877 400, and number of the unemployed to 310 300. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 48.7%, while unemployment rate, in the same period, had the value of 9.7%.</p> 09:15:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8298 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200601-probni-popis-poljoprivrede-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Within the preparatory activities for the forthcoming Census of Agriculture 2021, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia will conduct the Pilot Census of Agriculture in the period from 12^th – 19^th June 2020.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">All enumerators engaged are obliged to pass the online training.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The objective of the Pilot Census is testing the methodology for the forthcoming Census of Agriculture, as well as the data entry and dissemination application.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>The Enumerators guidelines</em> can be seen <a data-id="8308" href="/media/5227/uputstvo-za-popisivace_2020.pdf" target="_blank" title="Uputstvo za popisivace_2020.pdf">here</a>. (<em>only in Serbian</em>)</p> 12:23:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8311 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200624-diplomirani-studenti-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 2019 calendar year in the Republic of Serbia, 42 499 students graduated at all levels of studies and at all higher education institutions.<br />Of the total number of graduated students, 17 497, i.e. 41.2%, are men and 25 002, i.e. 58.8%, are women.<br /> </p> 11:06:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8349 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200624-upisani-studenti-201920-skolska-godina/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 2019/20 school year in the Republic of Serbia, 241 968 students enrolled at all levels of studies and at all higher education institutions. <br />Among the total number of enrolled students, 104 058, i.e. 43%, were men and 137 910, i.e. 57%, women.  </p> 10:02:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8348 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200615-gradjevinski-radovi-u-inostranstvu/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total value of works that contractors from the Republic of Serbia performed abroad in 2019 amounted to 19 453 million RSD.</p> 10:33:56 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8338 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200615-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-april-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In April  2020, 1 016 building permits were issued, presenting the decrease of 36.7% related to April 2019.  When observing the period from the beginning of the year, the total number of issued permits increased by 4.1% in the first four months of 2020.</p> 10:11:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8335 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20161025-unapredjenstatsistemsrbijeuzpomoceu/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The EU Delegation to Serbia visited the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS), on October 25</span>^th<span>, 2016, at 11.30, with regard to IT equipment donation, which significantly improved SORS activities. </span></p> 11:06:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/2762 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200612-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-maj-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in May 2020 in relation to April 2020 Decrease by 0.2% on average (index 99.8).</p> 09:43:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8333 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200612-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-april-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in April 2020, compared to the same month of 2019, were increased by 0.1% average.</p> 10:14:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8336 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200610-koriscenje-i-zastita-voda-od-zagadjivanja-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2019, 4 232 million m3 of water was used in the industry sections. The majority of water was used for cooling purposes in electric power generation. The used water increased by 1.2% in relation to the previous year.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">From a total of 4 232 million m3 of water abstracted in the industry sections, 99.6% included water from own abstraction (99.2% surface water, 0.8% groundwater), and 0.4% from public water supply system.</p> 09:43:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8329 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200608-potrosnja-opasnih-hemikalija-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2019 a total consumption of hazardous chemicals amounted to 1 030 thousand tons, i.e. by 37.3% more in relation to 2018. Observed according to toxicity class, the largest share in total consumption is recorded at a class of very toxic chemicals (C), 63.2%, followed by a class of toxic (D), 29.1%, harmful (E), 5.7%, carcinogenic, mutagenic and chemicals toxic for reproduction (А), 1.7%, and chronically toxic chemicals (B), 0.3%. </p> 09:49:38 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8328 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200630-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-maj-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - May 2020 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 16836.2 million - which was a decrease of 10.8% compared to the same period 2019;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 15348.7 million - which was a decrease of 8.1% compared to the same period 2019.</p> 20:12:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8380 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200630-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-maj-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in May 2020, compared to May 2019, increased by 1.9% at current prices and by 4.7% at constant prices.</p> 20:30:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8381 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200630-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-maj-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in May 2020 decreased by 9.3% relative to May 2019.</p> 19:24:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8379 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200629-68-plenarna-sednica-konferencije-evropskih-statisticara-ces/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period from 22 to 24 June 2020, the regular 68^th plenary web Conference of European Statisticians (CES), which gathered the managers of statistical institutes from more than 60 countries  and numerous international organizations. The objective of the conference was aimed at encouraging interinstitutional co-operation and making official statistics to face different challenges, particularly in priority statistical areas requiring a combination of resources at international level, as well as constant advancement of methodologies for the production of statistics. </p> 09:32:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8369 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200629-osnovno-obrazovanje-kraj-skolske-godine-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">At the end of the school year 2018/2019 in the Republic of Serbia there were 3 317 active regular primary schools, of which 1 133 main schools and 2 184 satellite classrooms. Lectures were attended by 524 518 pupils, of which 469 652 in main schools and 54 866 in satellite classrooms.</p> 10:23:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8372 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200629-ljudski-resursi-u-nauci-i-tehnologiji-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Human resources in science and technology comprise persons aged 15-74 or having completed tertiary education or are employed in the fields of science and technology as professionals, engineers, associate professionals or technicians. The results of the Labour Force Survey (LFS) in 2019 indicate that there were 991 118 of those persons in the Republic of Serbia, of which 53% were women.</p> 10:30:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8374 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200629-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-2018-i-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of transported passengers in 2019, relative to the previous year, increased by 1.1%. In the observed period, domestic transport of passengers saw a decrease of 0.8%, which influenced the fall of the total number of passengers carried by 0.6%. The total performance in 2019, expressed in pkm, decreased by 0.6%, which resulted from a decrease in the performance of the domestic transport of passengers by 5%, while that of the international transport grew by 3.7%.</p> 09:54:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8370 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200629-srednje-obrazovanje-kraj-skolske-201819-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 2018/19 school year in 515 regular upper secondary schools 249 455 students attended classes, 123 838 girls (49.6%), 125 617 boys (50.4%). 1 965 students attended schools/departments for children with disabilities (41), 753 girls (38.3%) and 1 212 boys (61.7%).</p> 10:26:59 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8373 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200626-budzetska-izdvajanja-za-nauku-20192020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in 2019 the amount of 21,856.218 thousand RSD of budgetary funds were spent for the Research and Development (R&amp;D) activity. <br />The share of total budgetary funds for R&amp;D in GDP reached 0.40% in 2019.  </p> 10:17:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8361 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200625-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-april-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for April 2020 amounted to 81 486 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 58 932 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January - April 2020, average net salaries and wages increased by 9,6% in nominal terms and by 8,0% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages for April 2020 amounted to 44 129 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 09:24:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8350 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200625-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-maj-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – May 2020 amounted to 24 056. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when total number of live births was 24 849, noted was the decrease in live births by 793, i.e. 3.2%.</p> 09:54:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8360 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200715-maloletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of crime reports against juvenile perpetrators of criminal offences in 2019 was 2 903, which is by 6% more relative to 2018. 2 002 motions were submitted for pronouncing sanctions, also presenting the increase of 8% compared to the previous year, while number of sentenced juveniles was 1 676, being the increase of also 8%.</p> 16:06:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8424 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200715-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-maj-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In May 2020, 1 343 building permits were issued, presenting the decrease of 26.3% related to May 2019. When observing the period from the beginning of the year, the total number of issued permits decreased by 3.8% in the first five months of 2019.</p> 16:12:34 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8425 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200713-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-jun-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in June 2020 in relation to May 2020 increased by 0.6% on average (index 100.6).</p> 09:38:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8420 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200713-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-maj-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in May 2020, compared to the same month of 2019, were </span><span>increased by 1.8% average.</span></p> 17:48:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8419 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200710-unutrasnje-migracije-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2019 there were 127421 persons who changed residence, i.e. moved permanently from one to another place (settlement) in the Republic of Serbia. The average age of persons who changed residence was 34.4 years (34.8 for men and 34.0 for women).</p> 09:55:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8418 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200710-zakljuceni-i-razvedeni-brakovi-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2019 in the Republic of Serbia there were 35 570 marriages, a fall of 2.1% relative to the previous year. At the same time, 28 113 concluded first marriages indicate a fall of 3.1% when compared to 2018. The number of marriages per 1 000 population amounted to 5.1. The average age at the time of marriage for grooms was 34.5 and for brides 31.3 years.</p> 09:46:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8415 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200709-veb-sastanak-sa-predstavnicima-stat-zavoda-vijetnama/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the period from 01-03. July 2020, SORS representatives with colleagues from the Statistical Office of Viet Nam, held a multi-day web meeting dedicated to the decision support system at the level of the Republic of Serbia and local self-governments, the use of statistical business register data as a basis for individual business decisions at the local level, IST concept of integrated data processing, the use of machine learning algorithms in the production of statistical data, as well as the quality management system in SORS.</p> 12:37:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8412 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200702-stvoreni-i-tretirani-otpad-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During 2019, the sections: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Mining and quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities, Construction and Other service activities of the Republic of Serbia generated waste amounting to 64.5 million tons, out of which 75.6% related to non-hazardous and 24.4% to hazardous waste. The greatest share of generated hazardous waste was from the section of Mining and quarrying (29.2%).</p> 10:42:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8392 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200701-ocekivana-proizvodnja-psenice-malina-i-visanja-i-zasejane-povrsine-kukuruza-secerne-repe-suncokreta-i-soje-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the estimations of crops, the production of wheat is expected to be 2 668 thous. tons in the Republic of Serbia, which is a growth of 5.3% relative to the production output in 2019.<br /><br />When compared to 2019, the production of raspberries and sour cherries is expected to increase by 7.4% and 70.9%, respectively.</p> 15:47:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8385 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200701-vitalni-dogadjaji-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia in 2019, the number of live births was 64 399 (9.3‰), while the number of deaths amounted to 101 458 (14.6‰). The natural increase was -37 059 (-5.3‰).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the order of birth, first born children were the most numerous, 29 656 (46.1%) then second born ones, 22 701 (35.3%). Observed by age, first born children were born to women aged 25-29, while second born ones were born to women aged 30-34.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">It is in January, July, August, September and October that the most children were born.    </p> 08:01:19 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8387 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200630-turisticki-promet-maj-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in May 2020, compared to May 2019, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by 87.6%, while the number of tourist overnight stays decreased by 82.6%.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 10:13:18 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8382 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200731-turisticki-promet-jun-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in June 2020, compared to June 2019, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by 52.5%, while the number of tourist overnight stays decreased by 43.3%.</p> 11:41:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8454 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200731-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-jun-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in June 2020, compared to June 2019, increased by 9.6% at current prices and by 11.5% at constant prices.</p> 12:32:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8451 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200731-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-jun-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - June 2020 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 20426.2 million - which was a decrease of 9.9% compared to the same period 2019;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 18543.4 million - which was a decrease of 7.7% compared to the same period 2019.</p> 12:10:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8450 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200731-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-jun-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in June 2020 increased by 2.6% relative to June 2019.</p> 18:22:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8452 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200723-obavestenje/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Due to technical work, the servers and services of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia will not be available from 15h on 24 July to 6h on 27 July (Friday-Monday). </p> 13:33:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8434 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200730-registrovana-zaposlenost/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total number of employed in the second quarter of 2020 amounted to 2 197 065 persons. Relative to the same quarter of the previous year, total registered employment increased by 1.6%, i.e. by 35 532 persons.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Observed by the modalities of employment, there were 2 064 776 employed in “long-term employment”, in “temporary and occasional employment” there were 65 296 persons, while the number of registered individual agricultural producers was 66 994.</p> 10:57:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8448 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200724-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-junj-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – June 2020 amounted to 29 314. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when total number of live births was 29 666, noted was the decrease in live births by 352, i.e. 1.2%.</p> 09:30:20 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8436 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200724-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-maj-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for May 2020 amounted to 81 464 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 58 892 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January - May 2020, average net salaries and wages increased by 9,0% in nominal terms and by 7,6% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages for May 2020 amounted to 44 463 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 09:25:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8435 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200723-punoletni-ucinioci-krivicnih-dela-2019/ <p>In the Republic of Serbia, in 2019, the procedure upon criminal reports was completed for 92 797 adult perpetrators of criminal offenses, which is by 0.1% less than in 2018.</p> 08:58:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8433 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200716-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-konacni-podaci-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January – December 2019 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 46363.6 million - which was a 2.8% increase compared to the same period of the previous year;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 41411.7 million - which was a 8.4% increase compared to the same period of the previous year.</p> 09:24:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8429 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200826-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-ii-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 2^ndquarter of 2020, it can be noted that number of first time registered road motor vehicles amounted to 35 073, of which 14.8% was up to two years old. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: <em>Volkswagen, Opel</em>,<em> Peugeot, Renault </em>and <em>Audi</em>.. Out of total number of first time registered passenger vehicles, 66.8% is with diesel motor energy, and 29.9% with petrol motor engine.</p> 09:26:29 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8492 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200826-pravna-i-odgovorna-lica-ucinioci-privrednih-prestupa-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2019, for the perpetrators of economic violations, the number of reported responsible persons decreased by 18% and number of responsible legal entities decreased by 16%, compared with 2018, while the number of convicted responsible persons in legal entities went up by 19%, and number of legal entities increased by 16%.</p> 08:47:12 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8488 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200826-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-ii-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2020 amounted to 571 504, of which 35.3% related to those registered in our country. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Germany and Hungary. Total number of passengers that entered the Republic of Serbia during the second quarter 2020 was 948 906, of which 28% were in vehicles registered in our country.</p> 09:05:24 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8489 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200825-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-jul-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – July 2020 amounted to 35210. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when total number of live births was 35 836, noted was the decrease in live births by 626, i.e. 1.7%.</p> 09:52:11 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8486 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200825-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-jun-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for June 2020 amounted to 82 572 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 59 740 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January - June 2020, average net salaries and wages increased by 9,4% in nominal terms and by 7,9% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages for June 2020 amounted to 45 500 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 09:21:13 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8470 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200814-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-jun-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In June 2020, 1 831 building permits were issued, presenting the decrease of 2.3% related to June 2019. When observing the period from the beginning of the year, the total number of issued permits decreased by 3.5% in the first six months of 2020.</p> 11:18:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8468 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200814-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-ii-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Input prices in agriculture in II Quarter 2020 were increased by 1.5% in relation to II Quarter 2019.</p> 11:29:49 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8469 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200812-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-jun-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in June 2020, compared to the same month of 2019, were increased by 6.9% average.</p> 15:25:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8466 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200812-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-jul-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in July 2020 in relation to June 2020 increased by 0.2% on average (index 100.2).</p> 15:21:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8465 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200810-gradjevinska-delatnost-ii-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data collected in the second quarter of 2020, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia decreased by 2.6% at current prices, while, at constant prices, the decrease amounted to 0.8% relative to the second quarter of 2019.</p> 08:57:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8464 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200318-kvartalni-brudo-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-drugi-kvartal-2020-fleš-procena/ <p>In the 2^nd quarter of 2020, real GDP decreased by 6.5% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year. </p> 01:06:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8459 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200831-turisticki-promet-jul-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in July 2020, compared to July 2019, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by 50.5%, while the number of tourist overnight stays decreased by 35.9%.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In July 2020, compared to July 2019, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists fell by 3.2%, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists fell by 85.3%.</p> 11:12:06 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8500 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200831-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-ii-kv-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the second quarter of 2020, number of the employed amounted to 2 844 200, and number of the unemployed to 222 900. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 48.2%, while unemployment rate, in the same period, had the value of 7.3%.</p> 08:02:15 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8498 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200831-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-jul-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in July 2020 increased by 0.4% on average relative to July 2019.</p> 07:49:50 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8497 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200831-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-jul-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - July 2020 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 24366.9 million - which was a decrease of 9.3% compared to the same period 2019;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 22016.9 million - which was a decrease of 7.5% compared to the same period 2019.</p> 13:40:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8495 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200831-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-u-republici-srbiji-drugi-kvartal-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The real GDP fall in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 6.4%.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product decreased by 9.2% in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the previous quarter.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> 10:30:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8499 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200831-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-jul-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in July 2020, compared to July 2019, increased by 4.2% at current prices and by 4.7% at constant prices.</p> 13:52:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8496 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200915-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-jun-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In July 2020, 2 005 building permits were issued, presenting the decrease of 8.9% related to July 2019. Out of the total number of permits issued in July 2020, 81.3% related to buildings and 18.7% to civil engineering.</p> 07:45:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8549 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200915-cene-stanova-novogradnje-i-polugodiste-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average prices of new construction dwellings in the Republic of Serbia in the first half of 2020 amounted to RSD 166 764. Dwellings’ prices in the observed period ranged from RSD 47 514 per m²in Tutin up to RSD 395 633 in Belgrade municipality Savski venac.</p> 07:56:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8552 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200911-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-avgust-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in August 2020 in relation to July 2020 decreased by 0.1% on average (index 99.9).</p> 09:01:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8547 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200911-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-jul-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in July 2020, compared to the same month of 2019, were increased by 10.3% average.</span></p> 09:07:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8548 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200904-kvartalno-poslovanje-privrednih-drustava-ii-kvartal-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary data, operating income in non-financial business economy in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2020 decreased by 4.9% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2020, the decrease of 5% was noted. In the Information and Communication Sector operating income were increased by 5.1% relative to the same period of the previous year, while compared to the first quarter of 2020, the increase of 5.7 % was noted.</p> 10:02:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8506 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200901-unutrasnja-trgovina-ii-tromesecje-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Retail and wholesale trade turnover and motor vehicles repair (CA division 45) in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter of 2020, compared to the same quarter 2019, decreased by 22.4% at current prices.</p> 17:19:57 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8503 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200901-prodaja-i-otkup-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-sumarstva-i-ribarstva-2-tromesecje-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products in the Republic of Serbia in the second quarter 2020, relative to the same period 2019, decreased by 2.5% at current prices.</p> 17:29:41 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8504 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200901-promet-poljoprivrednih-proizvoda-na-pijacama-2-tromesecje-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total turnover value of agricultural products on green-markets in the Republic of Serbia in the first six months of 2020, relative to the same period 2019, decreased by 14.2% at current prices.</p> 17:44:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8505 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200925-ostvarena-proizvodnja-psenice-i-ranog-voca-i-ocekivani-prinosi-kasnih-useva-voća-i-grozdja-stanje-05092020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the previous data as of September 5th, 2020, realized production of wheat amounts to 2 973 thousand tons, which is by 17.3% more than the previous year production. Realized production of raspberries increased by 7.4% and of sour cherries by 70.9%.<br /><br />Expected maize production amounts to 8 048 thousand tons, which is by 9.6% more than production in the previous year. Compared to 2019, increased production is expected referring to soya (by 15.1%), and decreased production is expected referring to sunflower (by 8.8%) and sugar beet (by 10.5%).</p> 09:33:40 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8579 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200925-prosecne-zarade-po-zaposlenom-jul-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Average gross salaries and wages calculated for July 2020 amounted to 83 016 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 60 029 RSD.<br /><br />In the period January-July 2020, average net salaries and wages increased by 9,3% in nominal terms and by 7,7% in real terms compared to the same period last year.<br /><br />Median net salaries and wages for July 2020 amounted to 45 736 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.</p> 08:46:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8568 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200918-racun-emisija-u-vazduh/ <p style="text-align: justify;">SО2 emission in 2018 amounted to 345.5 thousand tons (Gg), presenting the decrease of 5.9% relative to the previous year. Total emissions of SО2 in the section of Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply has the share of 89.6% with slight decrease relative to the 2017. The share of SО2 emission in the section of Manufacturing was 5.7%, in other sections of economic activities, it was 1.9% and in Households 2.8%.</p> 10:45:54 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8559 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201002-probnoistobezbednostizena/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is, in the period from October 3 to 18, 2020, conducting a pilot <strong>Survey on the safety and quality of life of women</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Survey is conducted on the basis of the contract on the implementation of the IPA-2017 regional project, and the data collected by this survey should provide information related to women's health, safety and security and quality of life. The results of the Survey are important for creating effective decisions and strategies for improving the position of women in Serbia.</p> 10:20:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8629 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201001-politika-revizije-nacionalnih-racuna/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia is presenting for the first time National Accounts Revision Policy with the support of the Eurostat.<br /><br />The publication of this document is an important step forward in terms of harmonizing the statistical system of the Republic of Serbia with European statistical standards and regulations.</p> 09:21:51 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8605 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201001-bruto-domaci-proizvod-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019 amounted to RSD 5 417 725 million at current prices. When compared to the previous year, GDP increased by 6.8% in nominal terms, and by 4.2% in real terms.</p> 10:52:17 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8609 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200918-porezi-u-oblasti-zivotne-sredine-2018/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Value of revenue from environmental taxes was increased by 2.9 times in 2018, compared with 2008. Average annual increase of revenue from environmental taxes in the period 2008-2018 amounted to 11.2%.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In 2018, revenue from environmental taxes amounted to RSD 211 825.5 mill, presenting the increase of 8.1% relative to 2017. The greatest share in revenue structure related to energy taxes and taxes on transport, 86.1%, i.e. 7.0%, while taxes on pollution and resources participated with 5.5% and 1.4%, respectively.</p> 10:40:09 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8558 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200925-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-avgust-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – August 2020 amounted to 40 559. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when total number of live births was 41 547, noted was the decrease in live births by 988, i.e. 2.4%.</p> 09:31:14 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8578 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200930-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-avgust-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Growth of industrial production by 4.2% in August 2020 relative to August 2019. </p> 07:47:08 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8601 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200930-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-avgust-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in August 2020, compared to August 2019, increased by 4.2% at current prices and by 4.5% at constant prices.</p> 15:04:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8586 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200930-turisticki-promet-avgust-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in August 2020, compared to August 2019, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by 34.3%, while the number of tourist overnight stays decreased by 17.1%.</p> 11:20:36 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8602 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200930-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-avgust-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - August 2020 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 27997.5 million - which was a decrease of 7.8% compared to the same period 2019;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 25080.6 million - which was a decrease of 7.0% compared to the same period 2019.</p> 14:49:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8584 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20200929-ukupan-prevoz-putnika-i-robe-i-polugodiste-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of transported passengers in the first six months of 2020, relative to the same period 2019, decreased by 43.0%, whereof number of passengers in domestic transport decreased by 42.1% and in international transport, it decreased by 56.4%. In air transport, decrease of 57.3% was recorded, while in road transport, it amounted to 42.3%. Referring to passengers railway transport, decrease of 45.3% was noted. Operations volume, expressed in pkm, decreased by 45.9%. Goods transported in the first half of 2020 noted growth of 1.2%, relative to the same period 2019. Regarding the same period, expressed in tkm, operations volume decreased by 2.1%. Air transport, inland waterway transport and railway transport recorded decrease in quantity of transported goods, while pipeline and road transport noted increase. <span>Increase in quantity of transported goods in road transport is caused by the fact that increased was the number of reporting units.</span></p> 09:55:45 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8583 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201029-prema-administrativnim-izvorima-44422-zaposlenih-vise-nego-u-istom-periodu-prosle-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Total number of employed in the third quarter of 2020 amounted to 2 224 842 persons. Relative to the same quarter of the previous year, total registered employment increased by 2.0%, i.e. by 44 422 persons.<br /><br />Observed by the modalities of employment, there were 2 092 398 employed in “long-term employment”, in “temporary and occasional employment” there were 66 906 persons, while the number of registered individual agricultural producers was 65 538.</p> 10:46:07 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8779 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201027-promocija-rezultata-istrazivanja-visestrukih-pokazatelja-polozaja-zena-i-dece-u-srbiji-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>The Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and UNICEF have issued today the new data on the position of women and children in Serbia, collected in the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey on the position of women and children in 2019 (MICS 6).<br /><br /></span><span>The data were collected with the financial assistance of UNICEF, the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Serbia, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of the Republic of Serbia.<br /><br /></span><span>The obtained data indicate progress in key areas, including breastfeeding and attending preschool education, but also stagnation in the areas of child marriage and violent disciplining of children.</span></p> 15:30:23 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8735 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201026-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-septembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January – September 2020 amounted to 46 270. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when total number of live births was 47 068, noted was the decrease in live births by 798, i.e. 1.7%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January –September 2020 amounted to 78 445, and if related to the same period 2019, when it was 75 727, it recorded increase by 2 718, or 3.6%.</p> 13:31:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8725 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201019-svetski-dan-sttisitke/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The United Nations in 2010 decided to mark World Statistics Day, recognizing the importance of the statistical data and their impact on the creation of global strategies and plans. Every five years, around the world, this day is celebrated on October 20^th.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The main goal of celebrating this day is pointing out to the importance of statistical data in modern society and the significance of their reliability, as these data present the basis for decision-making - both at global and national levels. Previous slogans indicated that professionalism and integrity are the most valuable for statistics, and that the better world is being built thanks to better data, and this year's, successively the third anniversary, World Statistics Day carries the slogan – <strong>“Connecting the world with the data we can trust”.</strong></p> 14:57:46 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8712 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201016-odlaze-se-popis-stanovnistva-domacinstava-i-stanova-2021/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Based on the results of a comprehensive analysis and risk assessment, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia has decided that, due to the <span>unfavourable </span>epidemiological situation, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which may significantly jeopardize the preparations and field implementation of 2021 Census, to delay conduction of this most complex and expensive statistical survey for six months, i.e. to conduct the field implementation of the Census in October 2021 instead of April 2021.</p> 10:29:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8699 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201015-siromastvo-i-socijalna-nejednakost-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the results, the at-risk-of-poverty rate was 23.2% in 2019, and compared to 2018, it was lower by 1.1 percentage points.<br /><br />Beside this, the at-risk-of-poverty or social exclusion rate amounted to 31.7%, and it was lower by 2.6 percentage points relative to 2018.</p> 11:40:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8690 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201015-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole-avgust-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In August 2020, 2 041 building permits were issued, presenting the decrease of 4.4% related to August 2019. Out of the total number of permits issued in August 2020, 84.1% related to buildings and 15.9% to civil engineering.</p> 09:30:44 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8689 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201012-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-avgust-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in August 2020, compared to the same month of 2019, were increased by 4.1% average.</span></p> 10:55:01 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8687 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201012-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-septembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in September 2020 in relation to August 2020 decreased by 0.5% on average (index 99.5).</p> 10:43:28 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8686 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201120-troskovi-za-zastitu-zivotne-sredine-2019/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>In 2019, total expenditures for environmental protection amounted to RSD 42 367.8 million, which is by 10.7% higher than in the previous year. In the structure of the total expenditures for environmental protection, share of environmental protection investments amounted to 27.4%, while current expenditures had the share of 72.6%.</span></p> 11:04:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8802 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201116-izdate-gradjevinske-dozvole/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In September 2020, 2 478 building permits were issued, presenting the increase of 10.8% related to September 2019. Out of the total number of permits issued in September 2020, 84.1% related to buildings and 15.9% to civil engineering.</p> 09:38:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8797 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201116-indeksi-cena-reprodukcionog-materijala-sredstava-rada-i-usluga-u-poljoprivredi-iii-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Input prices in agriculture in III Quarter 2020 were increased by 1.9% in relation to III Quarter 2019.</p> 09:52:25 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8798 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201112-publikacijapreduzecapoveelipreduzetnici/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The publication by the author Milan Burzanović contains selected macroeconomic indicators by enterprise size class (i.e. by the contingents of micro, small, medium and large enterprises), also including the unincorporated enterprises, in the previous three – year period, thus enabling understanding of both dynamics and structure of the observed economic phenomena, from more aspects. Therefore, in accordance with the users’ interests and significance for further strategy decision - making, particularly presented are the aggregated data for the section of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and unincorporated enterprises (MSM). Indicators are presented on the level of sections of the CA (2010), and territorially up to the level of regions according to the Nomenclature of Statistical Territorial Units.</p> 09:33:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8792 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201112-indeksi-cena-proizvodjaca-proizvoda-poljoprivrede-i-ribarstva-septembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in September 2020, compared to the same month of 2019, were increased by 8.1% average.</p> 09:41:26 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8793 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201112-indeksi-potrosackih-cena-oktobar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in October 2020 in relation to September 2020 increased by 0.1% on average (index 100.1).</p> 09:45:35 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8794 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201110-gradjevinska-delatnost-iii-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the data collected in the third quarter of 2020, value of construction works done on the territory of the Republic of Serbia decreased by 18.9% at current prices, while, at constant prices, the decrease amounted to 17.2% relative to the third quarter of 2019.</p> 21:04:52 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8791 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201103-kvartalni-brudo-domaci-proizvod-u-stalnim-cenama-treci-kvartal-2020-fles-procena/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the 3^rd quarter of 2020, real GDP decreased by 1.3% in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.</p> 07:52:21 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8787 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201030-turisticki-promet-septembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in September 2020, compared to September 2019, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by 43.1%, while the number of tourist overnight stays decreased by 22.9%.</p> 11:33:27 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8786 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201030-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-septembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - September 2020 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 32287.1 million - which was a decrease of 5.3% compared to the same period 2019;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 28707.3 million - which was a decrease of 5.4% compared to the same period 2019.</p> 14:38:37 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8783 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201030-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-septembar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The industrial production in the Republic of Serbia in September 2020 increased by 4.6% relative to September 2019.</p> 09:51:16 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8785 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201030-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-septembar-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in September 2020, compared to September 2019, increased by 7.5% at current prices and by 7.7% at constant prices.</p> 14:51:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8784 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201130-promet-robe-u-trgovini-na-malo-oktobar-2020-godine/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the preliminary results, the turnover of retail trade in the Republic of Serbia in October 2020, compared to October 2019, increased by 5.9% at current prices and by 6.3% at constant prices.</p> 11:37:02 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8828 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201130-anketa-o-radnoj-snazi-iii-kv-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the Labour Force Survey data in the third quarter of 2020, number of the employed amounted to 2 936 600, and number of the unemployed to 292 000. Employment rate for the mentioned period amounted to 49.9%, while unemployment rate, in the same period, had the value of 9.0%.</p> 11:28:00 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8836 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201130-turisticki-promet-oktobar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In the Republic of Serbia, in October 2020, compared to October 2019, the number of tourist arrivals decreased by 49.3%, while the number of tourist overnight stays decreased by 37.5%.<br /><br />In October 2020, compared to October 2019, the number of overnight stays of domestic tourists fell by 14.9%, while the number of overnight stays of foreign tourists fell by 66.2%.</p> 11:37:42 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8837 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201130-kvartalni-bruto-domaci-proizvod-iii-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The real GDP fall in the third quarter of 2020, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, amounted 1.4%.<br /><br />According to seasonally adjusted GDP data, gross domestic product increased by 7.4% in the third quarter of 2020, compared to the previous quarter.</p> 10:00:33 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8831 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201130-spoljnotrgovinska-robna-razmena-za-tekuci-period-i-oktobar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for the period January - October 2020 amounted to:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - USD 36708.0 million - which was a decrease of 4.1% compared to the same period 2019;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">   - EUR 32472.7 million - which was a decrease of 4.8% compared to the same period 2019.</p> 08:57:39 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8830 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201130-indeksi-industrijske-proizvodnje-oktobar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">I<span>ndustrial production growth of 1.9% in October 2020 relative to October 2019</span></p> 20:52:05 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8829 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201125-zivorodjeni-i-umrli-januar-oktobar-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">In this statistical release, presented are the preliminary data on live births and deaths after the facts of births and deaths are entered into the register books. The data are presented by the months of registration, i.e. entering the data into the Registers in 2019 and 2020.<br /><br />Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January–October 2020 amounted to 51 753. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when total number of live births was 53 082, noted was the decrease in live births by 1 329, i.e. 2.5%.<br /><br />Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period January–October2020 amounted to 86 798, and if related to the same period 2019, when it was 84 168, it recorded increase by 2 630, or 3.1%.</p> 09:34:31 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8826 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201123-granicni-promet-putnickih-motornih-vozila-i-putnika-iii-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">The total number of passenger road motor vehicles that entered the Republic of Serbia in the third quarter 2020 decreased by 51.5%, compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of vehicles registered in our country decreased by 48.2%, while the number of vehicles registered abroad decreased by 53.3%. Among foreign vehicles, the largest number was registered in Hungary, 9.9%, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 6.1% and in Germany, 5.2%.<br /><br />The exit of passenger road motor vehicles from the Republic of Serbia decreased by 52.9% compared to the same period 2019. The exit of vehicles registered in the country decreased by 47.2%, while in the same period, the exit of vehicles with foreign registration plates decreased by 56.2%. The largest number of vehicles was registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 7.0%, Hungary, 6.5% and Germany, 5.8%.</p> 08:43:10 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8804 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20201123-prvi-put-registrovana-drumska-motorna-i-prikljucna-vozila-i-saobracajne-nezgode-na-putevima-iii-kvartal-2020/ <p style="text-align: justify;">During the 3^rd quarter of 2020, it can be noted that number of all first time registered motor vehicles and trailers and semi-trailers increased, excluding buses. The greatest number of road motor vehicles was produced by the following manufacturers: <em>Volkswagen, Opel, Peugeot, Audi and Renault</em>.<br /><br />Based on the results, it can be concluded that the most frequent number of freight vehicles was of the capacity up to 999 kg, as well as that the greatest number of such vehicles was with diesel motor energy.</p> 08:40:22 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/8803 http://www.stat.gov.rs/en-us/vesti/20180209-gradjevinska-delatnost/ <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>According to the data collected in the fourth quarter of 2017, total value of construction works done by the contractors from the Republic of Serbia on the territory of the Republic of Serbia and abroad, increased by 25.1% at current prices, relative to the fourth quarter of 2016, while at constant prices, the increase amounted to 22.7%.</span></p> 22:51:30 EST http://www.stat.gov.rs/4368