North Macedonia vs South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Unemployment, male (% of male labor force)
North Macedonia
12.2%
in 2025
South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
4.6%
in 2025
North Macedonia rank
16th
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank
17th
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) over time
- North Macedonia
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 12.2% against 4.6% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 7.6%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 2.7 times South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s.
Across all 13 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 16th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 17th of 181 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.8% | 2.4% | 23.4% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 33.6% | 3.3% | 30.3% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 25.7% | 5.0% | 20.7% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 14.9% | 5.4% | 9.4% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, male (% of male labor force), North Macedonia or South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- North Macedonia, at 12.2% against 4.6% in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, male (% of male labor force) between North Macedonia and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 7.6%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2025.
- How do North Macedonia and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank globally for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- North Macedonia ranks 16th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 17th of 181 countries.
- 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.