Average nitrate concentration in freshwater in Serbia
Serbia: Average nitrate concentration in freshwater was 11.8 milligrams per liter in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
11.8 milligrams per liter
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
23rd
of 34 countries
All-time high
16.24 milligrams per liter
in 2016
All-time low
2.53 milligrams per liter
in 2010
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Average nitrate concentration in freshwater in Serbia, 2000–2021
Source: European Environment Agency (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in milligrams per liter.
Analysis
Serbia recorded 11.8 milligrams per liter for average nitrate concentration in freshwater in 2021.
The figure is up 363.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average nitrate concentration in freshwater in Serbia peaked at 16.24 milligrams per liter in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.53 milligrams per liter, in 2010.
That places Serbia 23rd out of 34 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Average nitrate concentration in freshwater in Serbia, year by year
| Year | milligrams per liter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.28 milligrams per liter | — |
| 2001 | 5.28 milligrams per liter | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 5.44 milligrams per liter | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 5.06 milligrams per liter | -6.9% |
| 2004 | 3.36 milligrams per liter | -33.5% |
| 2005 | 5.58 milligrams per liter | +66.0% |
| 2006 | 6.28 milligrams per liter | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 3.95 milligrams per liter | -37.0% |
| 2008 | 4.5 milligrams per liter | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 4.07 milligrams per liter | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 2.53 milligrams per liter | -37.9% |
| 2011 | 2.55 milligrams per liter | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 2.7 milligrams per liter | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 5.19 milligrams per liter | +92.5% |
| 2014 | 8.12 milligrams per liter | +56.5% |
| 2015 | 10.7 milligrams per liter | +31.7% |
| 2016 | 16.24 milligrams per liter | +51.8% |
| 2017 | 10.74 milligrams per liter | -33.9% |
| 2018 | 8.35 milligrams per liter | -22.2% |
| 2019 | 9.38 milligrams per liter | +12.3% |
| 2020 | 11.8 milligrams per liter | +25.8% |
| 2021 | 11.8 milligrams per liter | +0.0% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 11.8 milligrams per liter is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.9 milligrams per liter, 74% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 11.8 milligrams per liter is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.26 milligrams per liter, 77% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.88 milligrams per liter | 3.36 milligrams per liter | 6.28 milligrams per liter | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.65 milligrams per liter | 2.53 milligrams per liter | 16.24 milligrams per liter | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.8 milligrams per liter | 11.8 milligrams per liter | 11.8 milligrams per liter | 2 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
More environment data for Serbia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.72 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.594 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.12 °C (2025)
- Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate 3.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Aquaculture production (metric tons), per unit of GDP 0 metric tons per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Aquaculture production (metric tons), per capita 0.001 metric tons per person (2024)
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), per unit of GDP 0 metric tons per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average nitrate concentration in freshwater in Serbia?
- Average nitrate concentration in freshwater in Serbia was 11.8 milligrams per liter in 2021, according to European Environment Agency (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average nitrate concentration in freshwater recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 16.24 milligrams per liter in 2016.
- What is the lowest average nitrate concentration in freshwater recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.53 milligrams per liter in 2010.
- How does Serbia rank for average nitrate concentration in freshwater?
- Serbia ranks 23rd out of 34 countries with data for 2021.
- Is average nitrate concentration in freshwater rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 363.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia data come from?
- The figures come from European Environment Agency (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Average nitrate concentration in freshwater. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average annual concentration of nitrate in groundwater.