European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) vs North Macedonia: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
31.0%
in 2026
North Macedonia
73.3%
in 2026
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) rank
2nd
North Macedonia rank
3rd
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total over time
- European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 73.3% against 31.0% in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020), a difference of 42.3%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 2.4 times European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)'s.
Across all 21 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 2nd and North Macedonia ranks 3rd of 2 regions.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.4% | 83.6% | 42.2% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 46.7% | 79.7% | 33.0% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 35.3% | 76.9% | 41.6% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total, European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 73.3% against 31.0% in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) as of 2026.
- What is the difference in persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total between European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and North Macedonia?
- 42.3%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and North Macedonia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2026.
- How do European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and North Macedonia rank globally for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total?
- European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 2nd and North Macedonia ranks 3rd of 2 regions.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total unemployment - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.