Budget revenue came in at RSD 992.8 billion in the first seven months through July, which represents an annual increase of 17.5%, while expenditures amounted to RSD 991.7 billion, up 12% on the same period a year earlier.

In July alone, Serbia's budget was in a surplus of RSD 36.8 billion (EUR 313.5 million).

In a separate statement, the ministry said, at the end of July the public debt of Serbia amounted to EUR 31.46 billion, that is, 53.5% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).