MigrantoSerbian Diaspora
963.3K Serbs live abroad — the #70 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 57% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Germany | 303740 |
| Austria | 145580 |
| France | 96840 |
| Switzerland | 68585 |
| Hungary | 56850 |
| Slovenia | 53729 |
| Croatia | 45887 |
| Italy | 34138 |
| Canada | 30355 |
| Australia | 28629 |
| Sweden | 20194 |
| North Macedonia | 18073 |
| Bosnia | 9041 |
| Montenegro | 8760 |
| Norway | 7537 |
| Czech Republic | 5697 |
| Greece | 4745 |
| Bulgaria | 4462 |
| Luxembourg | 4253 |
| Malta | 2890 |
| Slovakia | 2677 |
| Cyprus | 2673 |
| Denmark | 2365 |
| Iceland | 1136 |
| China | 771 |
| Venezuela | 745 |
| Poland | 727 |
| Liechtenstein | 458 |
| South Africa | 443 |
| Finland | 297 |
| Chile | 297 |
| Portugal | 225 |
| Peru | 137 |
| Dominican Republic | 81 |
| Faroe Islands | 70 |
| Estonia | 53 |
| Panama | 47 |
| Belarus | 33 |
| Bolivia | 25 |
| Latvia | 20 |
| Brazil | 18 |
| Lithuania | 14 |
| Argentina | 10 |
| Guinea | 0 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 93%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Serbia.
Germany is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Germany has increased by 67% since 2015, rising from 181.5K to 303.7K in 9 years.
Germany is the primary destination for emigrants
Germany attracts 32% of all emigrants from Serbia, while the second-largest destination receives just 15%.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
6 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: France, Hungary, Czech Republic — France rose from outside the top 20 to rank #3.
The share of emigrants going to Europe has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Europe has shifted from 72.7% to 93.3% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 366262 |
| 1995 | 428537 |
| 2000 | 476586 |
| 2005 | 510878 |
| 2010 | 620292 |
| 2015 | 775447 |
| 2020 | 859370 |
| 2024 | 963307 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Germany | Austria | France | Switzerland | Hungary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4423 | 97183 | 0 | 40869 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8475 | 110208 | 0 | 43897 | 8421 |
| 2000 | 16239 | 123129 | 612 | 47407 | 16841 |
| 2005 | 31115 | 130253 | 44511 | 53405 | 20672 |
| 2010 | 43795 | 145202 | 74404 | 57801 | 24689 |
| 2015 | 181469 | 135871 | 81883 | 63942 | 37115 |
| 2020 | 227380 | 144429 | 91340 | 66983 | 48194 |
| 2024 | 303740 | 145580 | 96840 | 68585 | 56850 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Serbia as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Serbia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Serbs move to?
Most Serbs have moved to Germany, Austria and France — these three countries account for about 57% of all Serbs living abroad.
How many Serbs live abroad?
Around 963.3K Serbs live abroad, making it the #70-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Serbia lives abroad?
About 15% of the population of Serbia lives abroad — that's 963.3K out of a total population of 6.6M.
How has emigration from Serbia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Serbia has grown from 775.4K to 963.3K people, a growth of about 24%.
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