Forced Migrations and Changed Ethnic Structure of Serbia in the Beginning of the 21st Century
Forced Migrations and Changed Ethnic Structure of Serbia in the Beginning of the 21st Century

Summary/Abstract: In this article presented the ethnic structure of the population of Serbia according to the 2002 census results is presented, along with the ethnodemographic changes in the period 1991-2002, caused by the following relevant factors: natural increase, migration and changed declaration on national affiliation. Ethnocentric migrations (voluntary and forced) primarily influenced the change of the ethnic structure of Serbia in the sense of creating nationally more homogeneous regions, because of the national structure of refugee-population, more than the emigration of other nationalities which migrated to their mother countries due to political and economic reasons. On the whole, the ethnic picture of Serbia is a complex one and undergoing changes continuously. Having in mind that Serbia is a multiethnic and multiconfessional state, the protection of minority rights and good inter-ethnic relations are necessary for peace, stability and democratic development of Serbia and the Balkans region.

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