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Economy of Serbia vs Tajikistan compared: GDP & Debt

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Serbia has a GDP of $100B compared to $17.7B for Tajikistan, ranking 76/197 and 140/197 by economy size, respectively.

Serbia has $42.4B in government debt (42.4% of GDP), compared to $3.82B (21.6% of GDP) in Tajikistan.

Serbia vs Tajikistan GDP by year

Serbia
Tajikistan
1x
Year GDP, current $
Serbia Tajikistan
2025 $99,953,324,473 $17,660,626,562
2024 $90,088,366,320 $14,425,113,700
2023 $81,343,999,280 $12,244,169,293
2022 $66,809,895,701 $10,713,525,200
2021 $66,159,884,073 $8,937,805,347
2020 $55,874,017,669 $8,133,963,551
2019 $53,864,693,665 $8,300,813,599
2018 $52,787,520,249 $7,764,999,999
2017 $45,972,834,714 $7,536,402,853
2016 $42,225,495,910 $6,992,416,097
2015 $41,297,410,635 $8,271,431,485
2014 $49,114,321,280 $9,112,605,459
2013 $50,455,529,604 $8,448,411,318
2012 $45,103,269,969 $7,633,036,903
2011 $51,251,098,408 $6,522,756,255
2010 $43,536,629,233 $5,642,221,099
2009 $46,955,984,410 $4,979,472,364
2008 $54,220,641,202 $5,161,299,725
2007 $44,888,028,946 $3,719,524,541
2006 $33,298,057,362 $2,830,213,849
2005 $28,334,256,181 $2,312,352,021
2004 $26,845,632,342 $2,076,176,869
2003 $23,593,044,418 $1,555,318,261
2002 $17,930,583,571 $1,221,106,220
2001 $13,599,378,662 $1,080,772,551
2000 $7,326,373,882 $860,541,842
1999 $20,878,694,851 $1,086,612,290
1998 $21,004,077,441 $1,320,199,582
1997 $27,153,408,995 $921,518,033
1996 $23,277,430,168 $1,043,654,822
1995 $17,921,892,655 $1,231,561,860
1994 - $1,522,001,206
1993 - $1,646,623,195
1992 - $1,908,554,572
1991 - $2,536,585,366
1990 - $2,629,395,066

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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GDP per capita in Serbia vs Tajikistan by year

Serbia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Tajikistan
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Serbia Tajikistan
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2025 $15,262 - $1,637 -
2024 $13,678 $32,832 $1,362 $5,406
2023 $12,282 $29,777 $1,178 $4,964
2022 $10,025 $26,143 $1,052 $4,514
2021 $9,681 $23,406 $897 $3,986
2020 $8,099 $21,013 $834 $3,654
2019 $7,756 $20,587 $871 $3,460
2018 $7,560 $18,469 $834 $3,069
2017 $6,548 $17,285 $829 $3,017
2016 $5,982 $16,455 $789 $2,914
2015 $5,820 $15,546 $957 $2,975
2014 $6,887 $15,296 $1,082 $3,152
2013 $7,040 $15,247 $1,028 $2,919
2012 $6,263 $14,506 $952 $2,679
2011 $7,082 $14,298 $834 $2,456
2010 $5,971 $13,320 $737 $2,291
2009 $6,414 $13,038 $665 $2,171
2008 $7,377 $13,123 $703 $2,120
2007 $6,081 $11,685 $517 $1,966
2006 $4,493 $10,463 $401 $1,810
2005 $3,808 $9,398 $334 $1,673
2004 $3,597 $8,715 $306 $1,550
2003 $3,154 $8,023 $233.6 $1,396
2002 $2,391 $7,563 $187 $1,257
2001 $1,812 $6,803 $168.7 $1,139
2000 $975 $6,416 $136.9 $1,036
1999 $2,769 $5,897 $175 $947
1998 $2,775 $6,460 $213.7 $905
1997 $3,574 $6,040 $150.1 $855
1996 $3,054 $5,434 $172 $836
1995 $2,349 $5,022 $207 $1,006
1994 - - $261.3 $1,148
1993 - - $287.6 $1,454
1992 - - $338 $1,721
1991 - - $458 $2,417
1990 - - $487 $2,583

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Serbia's GDP per capita is $15,262, ranking 69/197, compared to $1,637 in Tajikistan, ranking 163/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Serbia ranks 69th at $32,832, while Tajikistan ranks 157th at $5,406.

Economic indicators

Serbia Tajikistan
Gross domestic product
$100B
2025
$17.7B
2025
GDP rank
76/197
2025
140/197
2025
GDP growth
2.03%
2024-2025
8.4%
2024-2025
GDP per capita
$15,262
2025
$1,637
2025
GDP per capita rank
69/197
2025
163/197
2025
GDP per capita, PPP
$32,832
2024
$5,406
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
69/197
2024
157/197
2024
Government debt
$42.4B
2025
$3.82B
2025
Debt-to-GDP ratio
42.4%
2025
21.6%
2025
Government debt per person
$6,478
2025
$354
2025
Government debt per person rank
75/185
2025
174/185
2025
Average annual personal income after taxes
$12,492
2026
$1,705
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$4.06B
2011
n/a
Income share by richest 10%
24.7%
2023
28.2%
2024
Income share by poorest 10%
2.5%
2023
2.9%
2024
Government expenditure, % of GDP
43.2%
2025
29.3%
2025
Consumer prices inflation
3.89%
2024-2025
3.4%
2024-2025
Central bank interest rate
5.75%
2024
7%
2026
Unemployment rate
7.3%
2025
0.08%
2016
Population
6500256
11080415

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Serbia
Spending

Debt
Tajikistan
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Serbia Tajikistan
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2025 43.2% 42.4% 29.3% 21.6%
2024 42.2% 44.1% 27.2% 24.9%
2023 40.6% 45.7% 28% 29.9%
2022 41.4% 50.9% 27.4% 31.8%
2021 44.4% 53.6% 27.6% 42%
2020 46% 54.3% 29.2% 50.9%
2019 40.2% 49.5% 28.8% 43.2%
2018 39% 51.1% 30.9% 46.3%
2017 38.5% 55.3% 33.8% 46.3%
2016 40.3% 65% 32.7% 42.2%
2015 41% 67.1% 31.9% 35%
2014 42.9% 63.5% 27.5% 27.9%
2013 40.6% 61.2% 27.7% 29.3%
2012 43.3% 58% 24.7% 32.5%
2011 40% 46% 24.3% 35.5%
2010 41.2% 42.4% 25.9% 36.8%
2009 41.1% 35.3% 23.6% 36.9%
2008 43.7% 29.4% 20.2% 30.2%
2007 40.6% 30% 20.3% 34.3%
2006 41.3% 37% 21.6% 36.8%
2005 38.9% 50.1% 22.9% 45.8%
2004 37.8% 57.6% 20.2% 49.4%
2003 37.6% 64.4% 19.1% 69.8%
2002 38.6% 68.4% 19.1% 98.3%
2001 30.5% 95.9% 17.3% 99.4%
2000 28% 200.6% 18.1% 111.4%
1999 - - 17.5% 107.8%
1998 - - 17.1% 96.6%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1998–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Serbia's government spending was $43.2B, accounting for 43.2% of its GDP, while Tajikistan spent $5.17B, or 29.3% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 42.4% in Serbia and 21.6% in Tajikistan, ranking 123/185 and 171/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Serbia

Tajikistan
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Serbia Tajikistan
2025 -2.21% -1.79%
2024 -1.73% 0.32%
2023 -1.21% -0.92%
2022 -0.14% -0.23%
2021 -3.16% -0.64%
2020 -6.91% -4.34%
2019 -0.004% -2.04%
2018 0.78% -2.69%
2017 1.32% -5.65%
2016 -1.08% -2.91%
2015 -3.25% -1.96%
2014 -5.61% 0.92%
2013 -4.79% -0.73%
2012 -6.11% 0.41%
2011 -3.75% 0.6%
2010 -3.35% -2.71%
2009 -3.3% -0.2%
2008 -4.25% 1.94%
2007 -0.8% 2.13%
2006 -0.9% 2%
2005 1.02% -2.83%
2004 0.06% -2.32%
2003 -2.39% -1.74%
2002 -2.33% -2.4%
2001 0.32% -2.11%
2000 -0.15% -4.51%
1999 - -4.03%
1998 - -5.09%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1998–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Serbia's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $2.21B, equivalent to 2.21% of GDP. This compares to Tajikistan's deficit of $316M, or 1.79% of GDP.

Over the past 26 years, Serbia recorded a fiscal deficit in 21 of those years, while Tajikistan ran a deficit in 19 years. On average, Serbia posted an annual deficit equal to 2.07% of GDP, compared to deficit of 1.32% of GDP for Tajikistan.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Serbia

Tajikistan
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Serbia Tajikistan
2025 3.89% 3.4%
2024 4.67% 3.5%
2023 12.4% 3.7%
2022 12% 6.6%
2021 4.09% 9%
2020 1.58% 8.6%
2019 1.85% 7.8%
2018 1.96% 3.8%
2017 3.13% 7.3%
2016 1.12% 5.9%
2015 1.39% 5.8%
2014 2.08% 6.1%
2013 7.69% 5%
2012 7.33% 5.8%
2011 11.1% 12.4%
2010 6.14% 6.5%
2009 8.12% 6.4%
2008 12.4% 20.4%
2007 6.39% 13.2%
2006 11.7% 10%
2005 16.1% 7.3%
2004 11% 7.2%
2003 9.88% 16.4%
2002 19.5% 12.2%
2001 95% 38.6%
2000 71.1% 32.9%
1999 42.5% 27.5%
1998 30.2% 43.2%
1997 23.3% 88%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Over the past 29 years, Serbia has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 15.2%, compared with 14.6% in Tajikistan. In 2025, inflation was 3.89% in Serbia and 3.4% in Tajikistan.

Top exports between countries

Serbia
Export category Export value
Chemicals & pharma $3.02M
Raw materials & minerals $2.4M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $1.38M
Machinery & equipment $772K
Wood & paper products $287K
Raw agricultural goods $168K
Metals $133K
Textiles & consumer goods $28K
Miscellaneous $12K
Weapons & explosives $11K
Tajikistan
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $24K

Balance of trade

Serbia Tajikistan
Current account balance
-$4.9B
2025
$3.02B
2025
Current account balance ranking
164/190
2025
38/190
2025
Current account balance, % of GDP
-4.9%
2025
+17.1%
2025
Goods imports
$44B
2025
$7.45B
2025
Goods exports
$36.7B
2025
$1.95B
2025
Service imports
$14.6B
2025
$1.14B
2025
Service exports
$17.2B
2025
$168M
2025
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
58.6%
2025
47.9%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
54.3%
2025
11.2%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Serbia Tajikistan
Economic freedom 65 52.5
Economic freedom ranking 68/197 147/197
Property rights 57.2 28.4
Government integrity 37.2 18.5
Judicial effectiveness 50.1 10.1
Tax burden 88 94.2
Government spending 48.2 77
Fiscal health 94.3 98.6
Business freedom 73.6 60.6
Labor freedom 61.8 43.4
Monetary freedom 73 72.6
Trade freedom 76.6 72.2
Investment freedom 70 25
Financial freedom 50 30

Economic freedom comparison by year

Serbia
Tajikistan
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Serbia Tajikistan
2026 65 52.5
2025 64.4 51.5
2024 62.7 51.3
2023 63.5 50.6
2022 65.2 49.7
2021 67.2 55.2
2020 66 52.2
2019 63.9 55.6
2018 62.5 58.3
2017 58.9 58.2
2016 62.1 51.3
2015 60 52.7
2014 59.4 52
2013 58.6 53.4
2012 58 53.4
2011 58 53.5
2010 56.9 53
2009 56.6 54.6
2008 - 54.4
2007 - 53.6
2006 - 52.6
2005 - 50.4
2004 - 48.7
2003 43.5 46.5
2002 46.6 47.3
2001 - 46.8
2000 - 44.8
1999 - 41.2
1998 - 41.1

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1998–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Serbia is 65, ranking 68/197, compared to 52.5 for Tajikistan, ranking 147/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Serbia Tajikistan
Services, % of GDP
59.7%
2025
36.5%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
22.3%
2025
32.4%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
3.29%
2025
23.1%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$88.3B
2025
$22.4B
2025
GNI per capita, PPP
$31,780
2025
$8,240
2025
Total reserves including gold
$34.2B
2025
$4.31B
2025
Total reserves ranking
55/177
2025
109/177
2025
Net foreign direct investment
-$2.6B
2025
$8.2M
2025
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$5.59B
2024
$291M
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$661M
2024
$101M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
12.2%
2024
3.04%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
19.7%
2023
19.8%
2024
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
23.4%
2025
32.4%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1998–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1998–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.