economy

February 13, 2026

Over 11,000 industrial workers in Serbia lost their jobs last year, but almost 8,000 were hired in the security sector

A slight drop in employment in 2025 is not dramatic, but it signals deeper problems in the structure of the Serbian economy. Experts warn that the closure of subsidized factories, rising labor costs, and the weakening of the European automotive industry indicate that the current model of economic development is reaching its limits, and that the manufacturing industry will continue to decline.

Over 11,000 industrial workers in Serbia lost their jobs last year, but almost 8,000 were hired in the security sector

TL;DR

  • A slight employment decline in 2025 is observed.
  • This decline signals deeper structural problems in the Serbian economy.
  • Reasons include the closure of subsidized factories and rising labor costs.
  • Weakening of the European automotive industry also contributes to the issue.
  • The current economic development model is approaching its limits.
  • The manufacturing industry is projected to continue experiencing a downturn.

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