According to the Labour Force Survey, in the second quarter of 2026 the number of employed persons was 2 840 100, the number of unemployed persons was 220 200, while the number of persons outside the labour force was 2 516 800. The employment rate stood at 50.9%, the unemployment rate at 7.2%, and the outside the labour force rate at 45.1%.

Compared with the same quarter of 2025, a decrease was recorded both in the number of employed persons (by 45 800) and unemployed persons (by 46 800), while the number of persons outside the labour force increased by 61 900. The employment rate decreased by 0.6 percentage points (p.p.) and the unemployment rate by 1.3 p.p., while the outside the labour force rate increased by 1.3 p.p.

In 2025, compared with 2024, the number of reported responsible persons and legal entities for economic violations increased by 35%. The number of convicted responsible persons in legal entities was up by 1%, while the number of convicted legal entities remained unchanged.

Number of live births in the Republic of Serbia in the period January-July 2026 amounted to 33 345. Compared with the same period of the previous year, when the number of live births was 32 693, noted was the increase in live births by 652 i.e. 2.0%.

Number of deaths in the Republic of Serbia in the period  January-July 2026 amounted to  55 454, and if related to the same period of the previous year, when it was 55 985, it recorded decrease by 531, or 0.9%.

Average gross salaries and wages calculated for June 2026 amounted to 166 123 RSD, while average net salaries and wages amounted to 120 401 RSD.

Average net salaries and wages, in the period January-June 2026, relative to the same period last year increased by 11.5% in nominal terms, and 8.4% in real terms.

Median net salaries and wages for June 2026 amounted to 94 281 RSD, meaning that 50% of employees realised wages and salaries up to the mentioned amount.

Input prices in agriculture in II Quarter 2026 were increased by 2.5% in relation to II Quarter 2025.

In June 2026, the number of 2 673 building permits was issued, presenting the increase of 11.3% when compared to June 2025. Out of the total number of permits issued in June 2026, 81.3% related to buildings, and 18.7% to civil engineering constructions. When only buildings are concerned, 81.8% of permits related to residential buildings, and 18.2% to non–residential ones, while regarding civil engineering constructions the largest number related to pipelines, communication and electric power lines (69.2%).

Prices of goods and services used for personal consumption in July 2026 in relation to June 2026 decreased by 0.2% on average. 

Producer prices of agricultural and fishing products in June 2026, compared to the same month of 2025 were decreased by 6.8% average.