Overview
The Serbian Dinar is the currency of Serbia, managed by the National Bank of Serbia. Serbia is a candidate for EU membership and has been working on economic reforms and stabilization following the breakup of Yugoslavia and subsequent transition to a market economy.
Economy
- Serbia is a member of EU candidate, CEFTA, Council of Europe, OSCE, PfP.
- Main industries include: Automobiles, Base metals, Furniture, Food processing, Machinery, Chemicals, Sugar, Tires, Clothes, Pharmaceuticals.
- Serbia is part of the World Trade Organization.
- Imports are machinery, fuels, chemicals, food products, transport equipment, iron and steel.
- Major exports include automobiles, iron and steel, rubber, clothes, wheat, fruit and vegetables, nonferrous metals, electric appliances.
- GDP: $68.7 billion (2023 est.).
- GDP per capita: $9,875 (2023 est.).
- Unemployment rate: 9.7% (2023 est.).
- Inflation rate: 12.4% (2023 est.).
- Main trading partners: Germany, Italy, China, Russia, Hungary, Turkey.
- Trade agreements: CEFTA, EU SAA, Various bilateral agreements.
History
- Previous currencies used: Yugoslav dinar, Various historical Serbian dinars.
- The current dinar was introduced in 2003, replacing the Yugoslav dinar. Serbia has had various versions of the dinar throughout its history, including during the Yugoslav period.
- 1868: First Serbian dinar introduced
- 1918: Yugoslav dinar period begins
- 1992-1994: Hyperinflation period
- 2003: Current Serbian dinar introduced
- 2006: Independence from Montenegro
- 2012: EU candidate status granted
- Exchange rate peg: Managed float with EUR reference.
General Information
- ISO 4217 Code: RSD
- Symbols: RSD/дин.
- Currency Subunits: 100 para
- Central Bank: National Bank of Serbia
- Monetary Policy: Inflation targeting with 3% target (±1.5% tolerance band). Managed floating exchange rate with EUR as reference currency.
- Bills: 10 dinara, 20 dinara, 50 dinara, 100 dinara, 200 dinara, 500 dinara, 1000 dinara, 2000 dinara, 5000 dinara
- Coins: 1 dinar, 2 dinara, 5 dinara, 10 dinara, 20 dinara
- USD Exchange Rate: Variable (approximately 108-110 RSD per USD)
- Pegged To: None (Floating)
- Capital: Belgrade
- Population: 6,739,983 (2023 est.)
- Area: 77,474 km²
- Languages: Serbian (official) 88.1%, Hungarian 3.4%, Bosnian 1.9%, Romani 1.4%, Other 3.4%, Undeclared or unknown 1.8%
- Time Zones: UTC+1 (CET), UTC+2 (CEST in summer)
- Government Type: Parliamentary republic
- Head of Government: President (head of state), Prime Minister (head of government)
- Independence: June 5, 2006 (from State Union of Serbia and Montenegro)
- Ethnic Groups: Serb 83.3%, Hungarian 3.5%, Romani 2.1%, Bosniak 2%, Other 5.7%, Undeclared or unknown 3.4%
- Religions: Orthodox 84.6%, Catholic 5%, Muslim 3.1%, Protestant 1%, Atheist 1.1%, Other 0.8%, Undeclared or unknown 4.5%
- Literacy Rate: 99.5% (2019 est.)
- Transport: Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, road and rail networks, Danube River transport
- Communications: Good telecommunications, 74% internet penetration, comprehensive mobile coverage
- Energy: Coal 70%, Hydroelectric 28%, Oil 1%, Natural gas 1%
- Countries Using This Currency: Serbia
- Data Sources: Central Bank: National Bank of Serbia (nbs.rs), Economic Data: Statistical Office of Serbia, World Bank, IMF, Trade Data: Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Demographic Data: Statistical Office of Serbia, Geographic Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service, Historical Data: National Bank of Serbia archives
- Last Updated: 2025