entrepreneurship

Serbia Adds 11,154 Entrepreneurs as Hired Employment Falls by 6,463

Serbia’s number of operating entrepreneurs increased 4.4% to 267,560 in 2025, but employment among their hired workers declined 2.5% to 253,723, according to the Statistical Office of Serbia (RZS). The figures represent an increase of 11,154 entrepreneurs alongside a loss of 6,463 jobs compared with 2024. The divergence highlights a gap between business formation and payroll growth, raising questions about small companies’ ability to finance investment, improve productivity and expand into larger businesses. Professional services lead by business numbers Professional,…