GRAPH: How much are Serbia’s doctors and social workers paid

CINS journalists analyzed how many medical doctors there are in each district in Serbia, and what salaries prevail in healthcare and social work. We also looked at how the situation has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
photo: Ministry of defence Republic of Serbia
25 Mar 2025

The district with the most doctors per inhabitant was Nišava (in eastern Serbia). Srem (in the north) had the least.

In most districts, the number of doctors increased following the Covid-19 pandemic. The situation was slightly different in the Bor district (east). Here there were fewer doctors than in previous years, and it was not until 2023 that numbers recovered.

Another change accompanied the pandemic: salaries in healthcare and social services have increased significantly. Before 2020, the average salary (before tax) was around RSD 56,000 (about €475). By last year it was RSD 98,000, a rise of 75%. However, due to Serbia’s price inflation, even this wage has not been enough to cover the average basket of consumer goods.

At the European level, a study by the European Data Journalism Network (EDJNet) shows that the shortage of medical doctors is becoming a problem. Read its findings here.

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