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People and Society of Serbia

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Serbia.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Serb(s); Montenegrin(s)
Ethnic Groups
Serb 62.6%, Albanian 16.5%, Montenegrin 5%, Hungarian 3.3%, other 12.6%
Population
6,641,197
Population in Major Urban Areas
BELGRADE (capital) 1.135 million

In-Depth People and Society Profile

Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.

Many doctors and other health care providers in Serbia are highly trained, but the equipment and hygiene in hospitals, clinics, and ambulances are usually not up to Western standards. You can get many medicines and basic medical supplies at private pharmacies, but you should not expect to find the same kinds or brands of medication or medical supplies in Serbia as in the United States. Hospitals usually require payment in cash for all services, and do not accept U.S.