Capital of Serbia: Belgrade
The capital of Serbia is Belgrade. Serbia sits in Europe, has a population of 7,221,365, and uses the RSD. Official languages include Serbian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Belgrade
- Continent: Europe
- Population: ~7,221,365
- Area: 88,361 km²
- Population density: 81.7 people per km²
- Official language: Serbian
- Currency: RSD
- ISO code: RS
How big is Serbia?
By population, Serbia ranks 104th in the world, holding roughly 0.09% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 111th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Serbia has 81.7 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Europe, Serbia is the 20th most populous country of 46.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Serbia in population are Nicaragua (6,948,392) and Laos (7,529,475).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Jordan (89,342 km²) and Azerbaijan (86,600 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Serbian is spoken officially in 3 countries in this dataset, including Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.
Serbia uses the RSD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Serbia in Europe
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block Serbia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Serbia and a page on the flag of Serbia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Serbia?
The capital of Serbia is Belgrade.
What is the population of Serbia?
About 7,221,365, making it the 104th most populous country in the world.
How big is Serbia?
88,361 square kilometres, ranking 111th by land area, at a density of 81.7 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Serbia use?
The RSD, which no other country uses.