The number of unemployed persons in Serbia decreased to 276.30 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026 from 276.90 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Serbia averaged 702.81 Thousand from 2002 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 970.00 Thousand in the third quarter of 2003 and a record low of 256.50 Thousand in the third quarter of 2025. 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 Unemployed Persons
In Serbia, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
276.30 276.90 970.00 256.50 2002 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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