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Serbia

Republic of Serbia

7.0 million
88,361 km2
English, Serbian,
Christianity

Serbia is one of the few countries that has visa-free travel with the EU and Russia. 20% of all Roman emperors were born here. And schools here teach both Cyrillic and Latin script.

Serbia is the largest exporter of raspberries in the world. You can hear foul language even on state television. Here they don't take off their shoes when they come to visit. And they are used to trains not running on time.

Happiness level
67
Happiness level
67

In terms of happiness, Serbia ranks 44 out of 136 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024. The indicator takes into account GDP per capita, life expectancy, sense of security, and public opinion survey results from residents of the countries.

Health index
12
Health index
12

Based on the Numbeo Health Index derived from user experience. In the 2024 ranking, Serbia is in 83 place according to this indicator among 94 countries. The index evaluates the quality, cost, accessibility of medical services, and the level of staff qualifications.

The cleanest air
26
The cleanest air
26

Air cleanliness reflects the environmental situation in the region. This factor is crucial. Serbia is ranked 93 among 125 countries based on the results of 2024.

Security of countries
67
Security of countries
67

The indicator is calculated based on the country safety rating from the Numbeo service. Serbia ranks 49 out of 146 in terms of safety according to a survey of real travelers who visited the country in 2024.

Life expectancy 74.2 years
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Life expectancy
74

Serbia ranks 102 out of 235 countries in the world for life expectancy. This is a crucial indicator that has been evaluated by the United Nations since 1980.

Level of human freedom
58
Level of human freedom
58

Serbia ranks 69 out of 164 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024 by the American Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute. The ranking evaluates personal, civil, and economic freedom in different countries based on 86 indicators.

The cost of living 38.4 USD
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The cost of living
61

The cost of living assessment in Serbia, according to the Numbeo Index 2024, includes not only the cost of groceries, restaurants, and housing rent but also the purchasing power index. The indicator is conditional, as it is most often directly related to the income level of the population.

Unemployment rate 9.5 percent
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Unemployment rate
28

The unemployment rate and the assessment of Serbia according to this indicator are based on data from the International Labour Organization from 2024. According to this indicator, the country ranks 135 out of 186 countries in the world.

Level of social progress
74
Level of social progress
74

The Social Progress Index assesses countries' achievements across 50 different indicators, and Serbia ranks 45 out of 168 countries in this rating for the year 2024.

Quality of citizenship
42
Quality of citizenship
42

The Citizenship Quality Ranking considers freedom of movement, human development index, GDP indicators, and openness to residency. Serbia ranks 75 out of 201 countries based on these criteria as of 2024.

Literacy rate
99
Literacy rate
99

Literacy rate directly influences the development of any country. Therefore, this indicator provides an understanding of the average level of education among citizens. Serbia ranks 22 out of 178 in terms of literacy rate.

Internet speed 53.05 Mbps
67
Internet speed
67

Internet speed indicates the level of technological development in the country, accessibility of information, and service quality. Serbia ranks 52 in the list of countries based on this indicator.

Mobile data price 0.58 USD
78
Mobile data price
78

The cost of mobile internet reflects its accessibility. When considering this indicator alongside internet speed, we can judge the quality of access to information. In 2024, Serbia ranks 52 out of 236 in this regard.

English proficiency level
79
English proficiency level
79

An indicator that gives an understanding of how comfortable you will feel in a country if you are unfamiliar with the local language but proficient in English. According to this indicator, Serbia ranks 24 in the world.

Serbia, officially the Republic of Serbia, is a country in the Western Balkans, Southeast Europe. The state borders Romania to the east and northeast, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Kosovo or Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Hungary. The capital is Belgrade.

It is the sole successor to the Republic of Yugoslavia, which dissolved in 2006. Serbia is a participant in the Black Sea Economic Cooperation and the Central European Free Trade Agreement. On December 22, 2009, Serbia applied for membership in the European Union, and on March 1, 2012, it was granted candidate status.

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