skills mismatch

IMF report reveals Serbia’s skills mismatch: 40% of graduates overqualified, companies struggle to find qualified workers

According to the International Monetary Fund’s July 2025 analysis, Serbia faces a significant “skills mismatch” where 40% of graduates work in jobs below their qualifications, while 25% of companies cite a lack of adequately educated workers as a major obstacle to growth. Despite having a higher share of higher-educated population than the EU average, Serbian graduates often lack the skills demanded by the labor market. Key issues include: Youth unemployment in Serbia stood at 24.1% in Q1 2025, slightly improved…