Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) vs North Macedonia: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force)
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
4.6%
in 2025
North Macedonia
12.2%
in 2025
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) rank
15th
North Macedonia rank
16th
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) over time
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 12.2% against 4.6% in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 7.6%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 2.7 times Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 32 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 15th and North Macedonia ranks 16th of 24 groups.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.3% | 27.9% | 20.6% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 6.8% | 34.2% | 27.4% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 6.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 6.1% | 14.9% | 8.7% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, male (% of male labor force), Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 12.2% against 4.6% in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, male (% of male labor force) between Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and North Macedonia?
- 7.6%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and North Macedonia?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and North Macedonia rank globally for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 15th and North Macedonia ranks 16th of 24 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.