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Serbia reports demographic decline with 7,427 deaths in August 2026

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The Republic Statistical Office (RZS) reported that in August 2026, Serbia recorded 4,974 live births and 7,427 deaths. For the first eight months of 2026, the number of deaths exceeded births by 24,562.

Between January and August 2026, live births rose by 1% compared to the same period last year, totaling 38,319. During the same period, deaths increased by 0.4% to 62,881.

Long-term data indicates a significant demographic decline. From 2012 to August 2026, Serbia lost 604,515 inhabitants due to negative natural increase. As of January 1, 2026, the population was estimated at 6,532,019, which is 687,050 fewer people than in 2012.

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Republički zavod za statistiku · Serbia · World Health Organization

Sources

Во овој српски округ ПОЛОВИНА ОД АБОРТУСИТЕ СЕ КАЈ ЖЕНИТЕ ВО ТРИЕСЕТТИТЕ [vecer.mk]
Statistika: U avgustu rođene 4. 974 bebe, a preminulo 7. 427 osoba [beta.rs]
Statistika: U avgustu rođene 4. 974 bebe, a preminulo 7. 427 osoba [www.danas.rs]