North Macedonia vs Norway: Persons outside the labour force not … Persons willingness work not

North Macedonia
594.5
in 2025
Norway
1,076
in 2025
North Macedonia rank
35th
Norway rank
32nd

Persons outside the labour force not … Persons willingness work not over time

  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 1,076 against 594.5 in North Macedonia, a difference of 481.5.

That makes Norway's figure about 1.8 times North Macedonia's.

Across all 20 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.

North Macedonia ranks 35th and Norway ranks 32nd of 47 countries.

Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade North Macedonia Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 663.4 928 264.6 Norway
2010s 661.79 1,099 437.03 Norway
2020s 612.83 1,089 476.03 Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons outside the labour force not seeking employment by, North Macedonia or Norway?
Norway, at 1,076 against 594.5 in North Macedonia as of 2025.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force not seeking employment by between North Macedonia and Norway?
481.5, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Norway?
20 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2025.
How do North Macedonia and Norway rank globally for persons outside the labour force not seeking employment by?
North Macedonia ranks 35th and Norway ranks 32nd of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Persons outside the labour force not seeking employment by willingness to work. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Persons outside the labour force not seeking employment by willingness to work
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
49 places, 1,478 data points, 1983–2025
Last refreshed