Serbia reports negative migration in West Bačka District

Data from the Republic Statistical Office (RZS) reveals that 134,611 people changed their permanent residence within Serbia in 2025. While the Belgrade and Vojvodina regions maintained a positive migration balance, several municipalities in the West Bačka District recorded negative migration balances.

In the West Bačka District, the total migration balance was minus 238. Specifically, in Sombor, 870 people moved in while 983 moved out, resulting in a balance of minus 113. Other municipalities in the district also saw more people leaving than arriving: Apatin recorded 261 arrivals against 305 departures, Kula saw 473 arrivals against 499 departures, and Odžaci saw 420 arrivals against 475 departures.

The average age of those moving within the country was 36.4 years. On a broader scale, Belgrade remains a primary destination, with every third person moving within the country settling in the capital. Other major cities attracting new residents include Novi Sad, Niš, Novi Pazar, and Kragujevac.