Europe
Can you drink tap water in Serbia?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Serbia?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe in Belgrade and most cities. In some Vojvodina towns locals prefer bottled; ask your host.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 75% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Serbia
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | Yes, drinkable | Belgrade tap water is safe and widely drunk. Bottled water is common but not needed. |
| Novi Sad | Filter or boil | Water is treated but some parts of Vojvodina have high mineral content; many locals buy bottled. Ask your host. |
| Niš | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is considered safe by locals, though many prefer bottled. |
| Zlatibor | Yes, drinkable | Mountain tap water is generally safe; some villages rely on wells, so ask your host. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Serbia
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia
- Speedtest Global Index: Serbia
- EF English Proficiency Index 2025: Serbia
- World Bank open data
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