Serbia
Republic of Serbia
Southeast Europe · SRB
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Serbia
Serbia suits travelers who want a capital with strong food and nightlife plus a few easy heritage and countryside additions. A Belgrade base with a Novi Sad day trip and one river or mountain stop delivers most of the payoff.
Popular For
Things To See
- Belgrade
- Novi Sad
- Fruska Gora
- Nis
- Studenica Monastery
- Tara National Park
Best Months
Best Months For Winter Travel
Know Before You Go
- Belgrade and Novi Sad are easy to pair by train or bus.
- Add one countryside or monastery stop instead of trying to cover the full country on a short trip.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Serbia.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Belgrade
- Population
- 6,567,783
- Area
- 77,589 km²
- Region
- Southeast Europe
Languages
- Serbian
Currency
Serbian dinar (дин.)
RSD
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
41.7
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 39.1
- Restaurants
- 42.2
- Rent
- 13.1
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Belgrade (44.83°N, 20.50°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
50/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 45/100
- Lived safety
- 60/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws✅
- Employment protections✅
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.833
Very high human development
- 5-year change
- +0.019
- 10-year change
- +0.041
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.987
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.117
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.724
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (5)
- 🏛️
Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards
Inscribed 2016
- 🏛️
Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius
Inscribed 2007
- 🏛️
Medieval Monuments in Kosovo
Inscribed 2004
- 🏛️
Studenica Monastery
Inscribed 1986
- 🏛️
Stari Ras and Sopoćani
Inscribed 1979
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 13.4%
- Forest cover
- 32.4%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 8
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 14
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
41/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Winter Sports
29/100
Ski infrastructure & alpine pedigree
Combines ski resort depth, ski resort density, and Winter Olympic skiing results. Separate from climate comfort.
Luxury Infrastructure
84/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued with minor changes. Exercise increased caution in Serbia due to crime. Country Summary: Violence associated with organized crime and high-profile sporting events in Serbia is common. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Serbia. If you decide to travel to Serbia: Be aware of your surroundings. Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry. Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is. Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners. Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs. Carry a copy of your passport and visa (if applicable) and leave the original in your hotel safe. Provide your itinerary to a family member or friend. Monitor local media. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Serbia. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data