Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Serbia
Serbia: Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth was 52.8% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
52.8%
Change on year
up 14.3%
World rank
28th
of 32 countries
All-time high
60.8%
in 2019
All-time low
33.8%
in 2014
Years of data
9
2012–2025
Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Serbia, 2012–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of total recent immigrants.
Analysis
Serbia recorded 52.8% for recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in 2025.
The figure is up 14.3% on the previous year and up 26.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Serbia peaked at 60.8% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 33.8%, in 2014.
That places Serbia 28th out of 32 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Serbia, year by year
| Year | Percentage of total recent immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 51.6% | — |
| 2014 | 33.8% | -34.5% |
| 2015 | 41.9% | +24.0% |
| 2016 | 42.7% | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 53.6% | +25.5% |
| 2019 | 60.8% | +13.4% |
| 2023 | 39.7% | -34.7% |
| 2024 | 46.2% | +16.4% |
| 2025 | 52.8% | +14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 47.4% | 33.8% | 60.8% | 6 |
| 2020s | 46.2% | 39.7% | 52.8% | 3 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7737 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7205 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8268 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,121 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,326 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,850 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,702 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Serbia?
- Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Serbia was 52.8% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 60.8% in 2019.
- What is the lowest recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.8% in 2014.
- How does Serbia rank for recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth?
- Serbia ranks 28th out of 32 countries with data for 2025.
- Is recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Serbia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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