European Union vs North Macedonia: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages) … national
European Union
16.6%
in 2025
North Macedonia
29.2%
in 2025
European Union rank
13th
North Macedonia rank
16th
Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages) … national over time
- European Union
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 29.2% against 16.6% in European Union, a difference of 12.6%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.8 times European Union's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
European Union ranks 13th and North Macedonia ranks 16th of 30 groups.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.8% | 59.5% | 39.7% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 22.8% | 49.5% | 26.7% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 17.3% | 32.1% | 14.8% | 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), European Union or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 29.2% against 16.6% in European Union as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) between European Union and North Macedonia?
- 12.6%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and North Macedonia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do European Union and North Macedonia rank globally for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)?
- European Union ranks 13th and North Macedonia ranks 16th of 30 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (national 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. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.