At the regional level, only Belgrade recorded an increase in the number of inhabitants until 2020, and that trend would change from 2021, while in the other regions there was a decrease in population throughout the observed period, according to the estimates of the Republic Institute of Statistics
So far, more than 85 percent of the population has been enumerated, it is expected that the rest will be enumerated by October 31, although the possibility of extending the deadline is not ruled out. The enumerators have the most work left in Belgrade
This year, 52 percent of Russians visited Serbia more than last year, most of them to stay there at least as long as the war lasts. How much this will affect the population in Serbia will be known at the end of November, when the preliminary results of the census are expected
The population census in Serbia begins on Saturday. Some of the 69 questions cause funny comments, and some fear that they will be a source of manipulation about the number of employees
While the majority population is indifferent to the census or does not know about it, national minority organizations are campaigning for their members to respond in as large a number as possible. It will be the first population census with electronic questionnaires, which raises doubts among some citizens. The penalty for refusing to participate in the census is up to 50.000 dinars
