Abstract

This paper analyzes the situation of young people on the labor market in Serbia. The analysis is based on data from the Labour Force Survey for the period from 2004 to 2014. Analysis of the situation of young people on the labor market in Serbia is shown through comparison with indicators of the labor market of the total population. Analysis of youth employment is complemented by crossing with their educational and professional structure. The vulnerability of young people on the labor market shows nearly three times lower rate of economic activity and employment, or three times higher rate of unemployment among young people than the national average. Half of employed young people work in the informal sector, which may adversely affect on their status on the labor market in the future. Similarly, the Labour Force Survey shows that highly educated young people trapped in low skilled and low-productivity jobs.

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