Which has higher population, Bulgaria or Serbia?

Serbia, at 5,562 against 5,551 in Bulgaria as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Serbia?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Bulgaria vs Serbia: Population

Bulgaria

5,551

in 2030

Serbia

5,562

in 2030

Bulgaria rank

108th

Serbia rank

107th

Population over time

Bulgaria
Serbia

How they compare

Serbia currently reports 5,562 against 5,551 in Bulgaria, a difference of 11.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Bulgaria ahead.

Bulgaria ranks 108th and Serbia ranks 107th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Bulgaria averaged higher in 4 and Serbia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Bulgaria	Serbia	Difference	Ahead
1990s	6,875	6,406	469.14	Bulgaria
2000s	6,637	6,392	244.24	Bulgaria
2010s	6,201	6,164	37.01	Bulgaria
2020s	5,759	5,749	9.93	Bulgaria
2030s	5,551	5,562	10.93	Serbia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Bulgaria or Serbia?: Serbia, at 5,562 against 5,551 in Bulgaria as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Bulgaria and Serbia?: 11, with Serbia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Serbia?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Bulgaria and Serbia rank globally for population?: Bulgaria ranks 108th and Serbia ranks 107th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.