Serbia is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 6.7 million people (UN estimate), the 109th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 2000Population: 109th
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Region
Southern Europe, Europe
Population
about 6.7 million (109th)
Area
88,444 km² (109th)
UN member since
November 1, 2000
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Serbia in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 6.7 million, the 109th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/18 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 88,444 km², the 109th largest of the 193. That is about 1/4 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 76.
Joining the United Nations
Serbia joined the United Nations on November 1, 2000.
That was 44 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Serbia’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Serbia on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Serbia, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 14 UN member states in Southern Europe. The one with the most people is Italy.