demography

Serbia’s demographic crossroads — population decline, migration and the search for a sustainable future

Few challenges shape a nation’s long-term destiny as powerfully as its demographics. Serbia enters the period leading to 2035 facing a demographic crossroads that will influence every dimension of society — the economy, labour markets, education, healthcare, social protection, defence, cultural identity and even geopolitical positioning. While the country is not alone in confronting population decline, aging and migration, the speed and depth of these trends require an honest assessment and a forward-looking strategy grounded in realism and ambition. Demography…