Serbia
Population 6.8 millionSerbia is a candidate country for European Union membership. The EU is Serbia’s primary political and economic partner, and its largest provider of financial assistance. To support Serbia on its path towards EU membership, the EU and Serbia are working closely to meet EU standards. This covers many areas – from strengthening the rule of law and countering corruption, to improving human rights and the business environment.
In parallel, the EU’s financial support in fields like environmental protection, infrastructure, business competitiveness, education, culture and more, are bringing benefits and opportunities for Serbian citizens.
Opportunities
Democracy and fundamental rightsCall for project proposals under the EU Civil Society and Media Programme for Western Balkans and Türkiye
Under this Call for Proposals, a number of long-term grants will be awarded to create and/or support regional thematic networks of CSOs in a range of thematic priorities. The networks financed will help improve coalition and capacity building for an increased impact of CSOs on relevant sector reforms. Financial support to third parties (“sub-granting”) will enable the participation of grassroots organisations across the region in the networks.
Funding opportunities 
Civil society organisations 
29/12/2023 
Democracy and fundamental rightsCall for Proposals for small-scale projects aimed at strengthening resilience, reducing disaster risk, and recovery after natural and other disasters in the territory of the Republic of Serbia.
With the financial support of the European Union and in partnership with the Ministry of Interior (Sector for Emergency Management) and the Ministry of Public Investment, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announces a Call for Proposals for small-scale projects aimed at strengthening resilience, reducing disaster risk, and recovery after natural and other disasters in the territory of the Republic of Serbia.
Funding opportunities
Civil society organisations
05/12/2023 
Publications
EU Support to Roma Integration in the Western Balkans
Factsheets | Published in: 2023
This publication provides information on the EU support to Roma integration in the Western Balkans.
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2023 EU Award for Roma Integration in the Western Balkans and Turkey
Factsheets | Published in: 2023
The EU Award for Roma Integration aims to support and recognise the initiative taken by private, public and civil society players to foster Roma employment. This publication provides rules and criteria for the 2023 EU Award for Roma Integration.
Key milestones
Facts and figures
These infographics are based on latest available statistical data produced by Eurostat (2019).
POPULATION
6.8million
POPULATION DENSITY
91 (per km²)
FERTILITY RATE
1.52
LIFE EXPECTANCY
YOUNG PEOPLE (<15)
(of total population)
PEOPLE WITH
TERTIARY EDUCATION
(of total population)
GDP
per capita: €7,780