Serbia

X of the adult population

feel insecure in their land and property overall

X of the adult population

feel insecure in their rights to their home

was the top reason cited for insecurity

** Based on 2020

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Tenure insecurity overview

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2020

24%

2024

+9% ***

Change (%pt.)

Explore data on tenure security

Use the interactive charts below to view how tenure security varies by property type, tenure arrangement, and socio-demographic group. You’ll also discover the principal reasons for insecurity, the kinds of documents people hold as proof of their rights, and how tenure types are distributed across countries. Hover over each chart for further detail.

Tenure (in)security for all properties

Tenure (in)security for home

Reasons for insecurity for home

Possession of documentation for home

Tenure type composition for home

Strength of evidence that the percentage has changed	p-value
— Little or no evidence	> 0.1
* Weak evidence	< 0.1
** Moderate evidence	< 0.05
*** Strong evidence	< 0.01

Due to rounding, the reported change between 2020 and 2024 may not match the difference in the results for each year.

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