North Macedonia vs Zimbabwe: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force)
North Macedonia
12.2%
in 2025
Zimbabwe
11.7%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
16th
Zimbabwe rank
19th
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) over time
- North Macedonia
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 12.2% against 11.7% in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 14 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 16th and Zimbabwe ranks 19th of 181 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16.1% | 8.7% | 7.4% | North Macedonia |
| 1990s | 30.2% | 7.6% | 22.6% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 36.7% | 4.3% | 32.5% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 27.0% | 7.2% | 19.7% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 15.0% | 9.9% | 5.1% | 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 Zimbabwe?
- North Macedonia, at 12.2% against 11.7% in Zimbabwe as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, male (% of male labor force) between North Macedonia and Zimbabwe?
- 0.5%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Zimbabwe?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and Zimbabwe rank globally for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- North Macedonia ranks 16th and Zimbabwe ranks 19th 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.