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Serbia’s export performance, public debt trajectory and economic outlook in late 2025

January 10, 2026

As Serbia navigates the complex interplay of domestic policy and external economic pressures, recent data indicate a mixed yet cautiously optimistic picture of export...

Serbia’s public debt climbs toward mid-term fiscal thresholds

January 9, 2026

Serbia’s public debt trajectory continued its gradual upward movement toward the end of 2025, with total government debt reaching 43.4% of GDP by the end of...

Public debt remains contained, but refinancing and interest-cost pressures build toward 2026

December 13, 2025

Serbia’s public debt metrics continue to project an image of macroeconomic control. With debt-to-GDP remaining below commonly cited EU thresholds, the headline numbers suggest...

Serbia’s public debt reaches €38.11 billion, equal to 43% of GDP

December 7, 2025

Serbia’s public debt stood at €38.11 billion at the end of September, equivalent to approximately 43 percent of GDP, according to the latest data...

Serbia sees dramatic rise in domestic bank loans as public debt grows

October 2, 2025

According to the latest data from Serbia’s Public Debt Administration (July 2025), the largest holders of Serbian debt are buyers of eurobonds, holding €10.3...

Serbia’s public debt reaches €38.76 billion in May, eurobond holders top creditors

July 9, 2025

Serbia’s public debt totaled €38.76 billion at the end of May, according to the Public Debt Administration of the Ministry of Finance. The largest...

Serbia’s public debt at €38.77 billion, equal to 44% of GDP in May 2025

July 7, 2025

Serbia's public debt stood at €38.77 billion at the end of May 2025, representing 44% of GDP, the Ministry of Finance announced. This marks...

Serbia to issue €250 million and 35 billion dinar bonds to finance budget and investments

June 25, 2025

The Government of Serbia has announced the issuance of long-term government bonds to finance the budget deficit, refinance existing public debt and support investment...

Serbia’s public debt declines to 38.7 billion euros, representing 43.9% of GDP at April end

June 4, 2025

Serbia’s public debt continued to decrease, reaching 38.7 billion euros at the end of April this year, which represents 43.9 percent of the country’s...

Serbia: The Balkans’ economic powerhouse and regional growth engine

May 16, 2025

Serbia is emerging as the most dynamic economy in the Western Balkans, with a GDP growth forecast of 4.5 percent in 2025 and record...

Serbia’s public debt stable at 39.05 billion euros in March 2025

May 6, 2025

Serbia's public debt at the end of March 2025 amounted to approximately 39.05 billion euros, which represents 44.3 percent of the country's gross domestic...

Serbia pays high interest rates on borrowing despite low public debt

April 22, 2025

In 2024, Serbia's average interest rate on borrowing stood at 4.1%, significantly higher compared to the European Union's average of 2.3% and the Eurozone's...

Serbia’s public debt at 44.3% of GDP, far below EU average

April 5, 2025

Serbia's public debt stands at 44.3% of its gross domestic product (GDP), well below the European Union average of 81.6%, according to the First...

Serbia’s public debt breakdown: Eurobonds lead as major creditors

March 10, 2025

As of the end of January, Serbia's public debt stood at EUR 39.01 billion. The largest creditors were the buyers of Eurobonds, to whom...