Republika Srpska faces labor shortages in healthcare, education, and trades

Employers in Republika Srpska are facing increasing difficulties in finding specific worker profiles. High-demand roles include educators, mathematics and physics professors, doctors, nurses, carpenters, locksmiths, waiters, and assistant cooks.

Data from the Employment Service of Republika Srpska shows that by the end of August, there were 47,811 registered unemployed persons, representing a 6.5 percent decrease compared to the same period last year, when 51,134 people were registered. Among the unemployed, 15,933 have secondary vocational education, 15,429 are qualified workers, and 5,593 hold higher education degrees.

While economists and lawyers are among the most numerous groups on the unemployment registry, they are also among the most sought-after profiles, indicating high staff circulation in these professions. Other highly sought-after professionals include primary school teachers, preschool teachers, and specialists in languages and chemistry.