The number of employed persons in Serbia decreased to 283600 in the first quarter of 2026 from 2828200 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Serbia averaged 2678242.18 from 2008 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2938700.00 in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 283600.00 in the first quarter of 2026. source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 283600.00 2828200.00 Mar 2026
Employment Rate 50.70 50.50 percent Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 55.70 55.50 percent Mar 2026
Labour Costs 188.50 179.30 points Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 276.30 276.90 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 8.90 8.90 percent Mar 2026
Wage Growth 12.60 12.20 percent Mar 2026
Wages 121650.00 116127.00 RSD/Month Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 23.10 23.30 percent Mar 2026


Serbia Employed Persons
In Serbia, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
283600.00 2828200.00 2938700.00 283600.00 2008 - 2026 Quarterly
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