Private Consumption in Serbia
The Serbian economy recorded an average growth rate of 2.1% in private consumption in the decade to 2024, below the 5.2% average for South-Eastern Europe. In 2024, the growth of private consumption was4.2%. For more information on private consumption, visit our dedicated page.
Serbia Private consumption Chart
Note: This chart displays Private Consumption (annual variation in %) for Serbia from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Serbia Private consumption Data
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Consumption (ann. var. %) | 7.6 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 5.2 | 3.0 |
Economic growth accelerates in the second quarter of 2026
GDP reading: Serbia's GDP increased 3.6% on a year-on-year basis in Q2, following a 3.2% expansion in the prior quarter. Q2's reading was the strongest since Q2 2024.
Drivers: While a full breakdown has yet to be released, the economy appeared to benefit from a rebound in industrial output, though an uptick in inflation could have weighed on consumer spending.
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