North Macedonia vs Tonga: Female labor force participation rate (Labour Force)
North Macedonia
42.9%
in 2025
Tonga
42.9%
in 2023
North Macedonia rank
154th
Tonga rank
153rd
Female labor force participation rate (Labour Force) over time
- North Macedonia
- Tonga
How they compare
Tonga currently reports 42.9% against 42.9% in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Tonga ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 154th and Tonga ranks 153rd of 194 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 2 and Tonga in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Tonga | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.0% | 45.4% | 7.4% | Tonga |
| 2000s | 43.4% | 34.2% | 9.2% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 42.7% | 42.1% | 0.6% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 42.8% | 46.7% | 4.0% | Tonga |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female labor force participation rate, North Macedonia or Tonga?
- Tonga, at 42.9% against 42.9% in North Macedonia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in female labor force participation rate between North Macedonia and Tonga?
- 0.0%, with Tonga ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Tonga?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2023.
- How do North Macedonia and Tonga rank globally for female labor force participation rate?
- North Macedonia ranks 154th and Tonga ranks 153rd of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Female labor force participation rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of the female working-age population who are economically active (employed or unemployed). Figures refer to national estimates and may not be fully comparable across countries.