Serbia

Motherhood prevalence (TMR)

Completed fertility among mothers in Serbia reached 74.3% in 2023, marking a slight increase of 1.3 percentage points from 2022. The total motherhood rate (TMR) has remained fairly steady over the past five years (2019–2023), averaging 71.5%. This recent level is close to the longer-term average seen in the 2000s, which was 74.2%. When looking at global figures, Serbia holds the lowest TMR, ranking 38th out of 38 countries. Similarly, within Europe, it also has the lowest TMR, positioned last out of 31 nations.

Average maternal age (AMA)

The average maternal age in Serbia reached 28.9 years in 2023, showing little change from 28.9 in 2022. Looking at the last five years, the average maternal age has steadily increased, averaging 28.8 years during this period. This figure also marks an increase of 3.2 years compared to the 2000s average of 25.8 years. Serbia currently holds the position of having the lowest average maternal age both globally, ranked 38 out of 38, and within Europe, where it ranks 31 out of 31 countries.

Birthgap Generational Indicator (TFG)

In 2023, the TFG for Serbia stands at 22.7% (which corresponds to a TFR of 1.60), marking a decrease of 3.0 percentage points from 2022. Over the last five years, there has been a decline in childlessness, with the 2019–2023 average falling to 26.5%. Compared to the 2000s average of 28.7%, this represents a drop of approximately 6.0 percentage points. On a global scale, Serbia records the lowest TFG value, ranking 38th out of 38 countries.

Within Europe, it also occupies the lowest position, ranking 31st out of 31.

Birth trajectory

If the 2023 birth trends continue, the number of births is projected to decrease from 60,896 in that year to 30,448 by 2107, representing a 50% decline. This downward trajectory intensifies further, with births expected to fall by 90% to just 6,090 by 2300, assuming no migration effects.

Childlessness rate (TCR)

In 2023, Serbia's lifetime childlessness rate (TCR) stands at 25.7%, showing a slight decrease of 1.3 percentage points from 2022. The average rate over the last five years (2019–2023) remains fairly steady at 28.5%. This current figure closely aligns with the long-term average of the 2000s, which was 25.8%. On a global scale, Serbia holds the lowest childlessness rate, ranking 38th out of 38 countries.

Within Europe, it also has the lowest rate, positioned 31st among 31 countries.

Total births

Serbia's total births in 2023 reached 60,896, marking a decrease of 1,659 from the previous year. The trend over the last five years shows a decline, with an average of 62,238 births annually. When compared to the 2000s average of 73,299, the number of births has dropped by 12,403, representing a 16.9% reduction.

Birthgap Retirement Indicator (BRI)

The Birthgap Retirement Indicator (BRI) for Serbia reached 33.3% in 2023, showing only a slight increase from 32.9% in 2022. Over the past five years (2019–2023), the BRI has experienced an upward trend, averaging 32.4%. When compared to the 2000s average of 37.7%, the current value is approximately 4.4 percentage points lower. Among all countries globally, Serbia holds the lowest BRI score, ranking 35th out of 35, and similarly, it is ranked last across Europe at 30 out of 30.