Africa Eastern and Southern vs North Macedonia: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)
Africa Eastern and Southern
13.4%
in 2025
North Macedonia
28.8%
in 2025
Africa Eastern and Southern rank
22nd
North Macedonia rank
22nd
Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 28.8% against 13.4% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 15.4%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 2.1 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 22nd and North Macedonia ranks 22nd of 47 groups.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.2% | 56.3% | 41.1% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 14.7% | 59.5% | 44.8% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 14.2% | 49.2% | 35.0% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 14.1% | 31.9% | 17.8% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24), Africa Eastern and Southern or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 28.8% against 13.4% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) between Africa Eastern and Southern and North Macedonia?
- 15.4%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and North Macedonia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and North Macedonia rank globally for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 22nd and North Macedonia ranks 22nd of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.