Passenger vehicle traffic at Serbia’s borders shows notable shifts in Q3 2024

In the third quarter of this year, 28,873 passenger vehicles entered Serbia, which is a decrease of about 1% compared to the same period last year. On the other hand, the number of passenger vehicles leaving Serbia increased by 4.2%. When examining which foreign license plates cross the border into Serbia, the majority come from Austria, Germany, and Hungary.

A noticeable increase in the number of vehicles entering Serbia is seen with Austrian license plates, which amounted to 76,318—an increase of around 84%.

There was also a significant rise in the number of vehicles entering Serbia with Montenegrin plates. In the third quarter of 2023, 1,470 vehicles were recorded, while in the same period this year, that number rose to 8,159, reflecting an increase of about 450%.

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The total number of passengers entering Serbia via all types of passenger transport during the third quarter of 2024 increased by 0.4% compared to the same period last year.

The total number of passengers leaving Serbia grew by 1.5%, with the number of passengers in vehicles with domestic license plates increasing by 6.8%, while the number of passengers in vehicles with foreign plates decreased by 0.3%.

Which border crossings are the busiest?

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The highest number of vehicles entered Serbia via the border crossings with Croatia (24%), followed by Hungary (19.2%) and North Macedonia (16.4%).

The busiest border crossings in terms of vehicle entries were Preševo (15.5%), Batrovci (14.9%), and Gradina (12.2%).

Compared to the third quarter of 2023, the highest increase in the number of vehicles was recorded at the Mehov Krš and Kelebija border crossings, while the greatest percentage increase in vehicles leaving Serbia was seen at the Mali Zvornik and Vatin crossings.

The largest number of vehicles exiting Serbia in the third quarter of 2024 was via the border crossings with Croatia (22.3%), followed by Hungary (18.5%) and North Macedonia (16.6%).

The three border crossings with the highest traffic of passenger vehicles leaving Serbia were Preševo (15.5%), Batrovci (12.8%), and Gradina (12.3%), according to the report by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.