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Temporary Employment Remains Elevated in Serbia Despite Labor Market Improvements

Temporary employment accounted for 14.5% of Serbia’s workforce in 2025, placing the country well above the European Union average of 9.9% and among the highest rates recorded in Europe. Nearly one in seven employees worked under fixed-term contracts, leaving Serbia 4.6 percentage points above the EU benchmark. Among the countries included in the comparison, only North Macedonia and the Netherlands reported higher shares of temporary employment. While the figures appear similar, the labor market conditions differ, with temporary work in…