The position of women on the entreprenurial stage is a contemporary topic of multiple studies and discussions lately. Crucial role of women entrepreneurship on the global scale manifested itself after the economic crisis in 2008., when companies which were led by women went through the crisis more easily. The purpose of this analysis is to portray women entrepreneurship in the Republic of Croatia on the basis of available data. In order to fully comprehend the current situation, it is necessary to place women entrepreneurship in context while considering the familiar characteristics, status of women in society and obstacles which affect entrepreneurial activity of women. International organisations have recognized the importance of women entrepreneurship in the economy. Therefore, they are taking steps towards further development of the aforementioned. In the Republic of Croatia there are institutions who seek to further stimulate women entrepreneurship and these types of projects and programs are described more thoroughly in the analysis. Also, the analysis covers objectives and development measures set by „The women entrepreneurship development strategy in the Republic of Croatia from 2014. till 2020.“. To preserve further growth of women entrepreneurship and keep it in the right direction it is mandatory to analyse former objectives and plan out a new strategy for future times. Labor and social equality between men and women has proven essential for strengthening women entrepreneurship. Diverging from traditional understanding of women as housewives can result in significant progress of women entrepreneurship.