economy
January 3, 2026
Fabrika za tuđe ideje: VIše od 80 odsto izvoza srpskog IT je autsorsing
Srbija se poslednjih godina pozicionirala kao regional ni lider u izvozu IKT usluga, sa prihodima koji su 2024. godine dostigli 4,1 milijardu evra, prema podacima Narodne banke Srbije (NBS).
TL;DR
- Serbia's IT sector exported 4.1 billion euros in services in 2024, contributing about 10% to the country's GDP.
- Approximately 80% of Serbian IT exports are based on outsourcing, with intellectual property and profits going to foreign companies.
- The IT sector employs between 70,000 and 80,000 specialists in Serbia, with average net salaries ranging from 1,600 to 2,500 euros.
- The state collects around 900 million euros annually in taxes and contributions from the IT sector.
- Developing domestic IT products could potentially generate significantly higher revenues and tax income for Serbia.
- Challenges to developing local products include high development costs, market risks, limited access to venture capital, and long scaling times.
- Countries like Israel, Estonia, and Romania have successfully transitioned from outsourcing to developing global tech products.
- Transitioning to product development requires government support, tax incentives, venture capital, and experienced management.
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