In 2024–2025, Serbia has demonstrated steady economic success, as confirmed by international organizations and economic rankings. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Serbia’s economy grew by +3.9% in 2024 — significantly higher than the European average of +0.9%. The IMF forecasts further growth of 3% in 2025 and 4% in 2026. In October 2024, the country received an investment-grade credit rating, boosting its attractiveness to foreign investors.
SRBIJA NEWS – Serbia also achieved a record level of foreign direct investment (FDI), reaching €5.2 billion in 2024 — up from €4.5 billion in 2023. The national debt was reduced to 44% of GDP, which is significantly lower than the eurozone average of 89%. Inflation was brought down to approximately 4.5%, and foreign currency reserves cover around seven months of imports.
Digital transformation is one of Serbia’s most rapidly advancing sectors. The level of online interaction between citizens and public services reached 51.1%, higher than the EU average of 50.7%. ICT service exports hit €2.9 billion, contributing around 5% to the national GDP. Belgrade remains a regional tech hub, attracting companies like Microsoft and Intel.
Agriculture continues to play a key role in Serbia’s economy, maintaining a stable 6% share of GDP. The Vojvodina region remains the country’s agricultural heartland. Industrial output grew by 3%, manufacturing by 4.7%, construction by 8.6%, and retail by 5–6%.
In 2024, Serbia ranked among the regional leaders in business environment improvements, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit, particularly excelling in infrastructure development. The “Leap into the Future – Serbia 2027” program is set to invest approximately €17 billion in infrastructure development .
Overall, Serbia has solidified its position as a regional leader by achieving strong macroeconomic performance, increasing foreign investment, advancing digitalization, and boosting industrial output. International rankings affirm that the country is on a stable path toward sustainable development and European integration.
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