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Serbia’s evolving workforce: A growing influx of foreign workers amid domestic labor shortages

In recent years, Serbia has witnessed a significant shift in its labor market. While more than 300,000 Serbians are estimated to be working abroad, the country is increasingly relying on foreign workers to fill gaps in its domestic labor force. According to the National Employment Service, over 50,000 foreign workers have entered the Serbian market, attracted by better wages and opportunities. However, the actual number is likely higher, as many foreigners work without official permits. The Republic Institute of Statistics…