Hong Kong vs North Macedonia: Labor force participation rate by age
Hong Kong
29.5%
in 2024
North Macedonia
30.1%
in 2024
Hong Kong rank
147th
North Macedonia rank
146th
Labor force participation rate by age over time
- Hong Kong
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 30.1% against 29.5% in Hong Kong, a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Hong Kong ahead.
Hong Kong ranks 147th and North Macedonia ranks 146th of 188 countries.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52.0% | 42.9% | 9.1% | Hong Kong |
| 2000s | 43.4% | 35.4% | 8.0% | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 38.8% | 32.6% | 6.1% | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 32.6% | 28.8% | 3.8% | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force participation rate by age, Hong Kong or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 30.1% against 29.5% in Hong Kong as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force participation rate by age between Hong Kong and North Macedonia?
- 0.6%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and North Macedonia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Hong Kong and North Macedonia rank globally for labor force participation rate by age?
- Hong Kong ranks 147th and North Macedonia ranks 146th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Labor force participation rate by age. 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 working-age population aged 15-24 who are economically active (employed or unemployed).