The purpose of this paper is to show in more detail the difference between social entrepreneurship in the world and Republic of Croatia. Social entrepreneurship is a relatively new term that unites the social and economic values of the company. Social entrepreneurship is manifested in various forms such as associations, foundations, and similar subjects. Social entrepreneurship is providing help to people who are not capable to find a way out of the situation they are in. Lately, social entrepreneurship is in full swing in the countries with a growing economic market The concept of social entrepreneurship was introduced only recently in Croatia. the development of it is only in its infancy. An important characteristic of social entrepreneurship is a non-profitability. Companies are finding all sort of ways to survive in the market and retain a competitive advantage.The possibility of practicing social entrepreneurship is possible in almost all sectors. Social entrepreneurs feature a striking courage, willingness, and reliability. The concept of social entrepreneurship is designed in a way to change the current perception of entrepreneurship in order to create a new way of doing business and creating a new vision where reducing own profit and focusing on the expansion of new services is put on the first place of priorities. The importance of social entrepreneurship and the economy varies from country to country. The share of workers who are involved in social entrepreneurship is much higher in developed countries than in countries in transition.