Entrepreneurship is a complex concept, which is why there are various definitions that define it. It has been present in human society for centuries. Entrepreneurs accept risk, they are innovative, persistent, and more often women who possess such characteristics decide to enter the world of entrepreneurship. Women's entrepreneurship in the Republic of Croatia is described in this analysis based on available data. The beginnings and characteristics of female entrepreneurship are described, as well as a comparison with male entrepreneurs. Women are still at a disadvantage than men, earn less, they find it hard to decide to enter the entrepreneurial world, and encounter many obstacles. In society is still a division into male and female professions. Interesting, women are more educated than men, which can contribute to positive developments in women’s entrepreneurship. The important role of women in entrepreneurship has been recognized, and the data show that more and more activities are being introduced to encourage women's entrepreneurship. Incentive projects and sources of funding available to women in the Republic of Croatia are described in this activity. Indicators that tell us that more and more women are getting involved in entrepreneurship and that they are successful in it, indicate that women's entrepreneurship is developing in a good direction.