Female labor force participation rate (Labour Force) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Female labor force participation rate (Labour Force) was 42.9% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Female labor force participation rate in North Macedonia, 1991–2025
Source: Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, female labor force participation rate in North Macedonia stood at 42.9%.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rate in North Macedonia peaked at 45.7% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 38.0%, in 1994.
North Macedonia ranks 154th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Female labor force participation rate (Labour Force) in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 45.7% | — |
| 1994 | 38.0% | -16.8% |
| 1996 | 42.9% | +13.0% |
| 1997 | 41.2% | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 42.2% | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 40.8% | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 41.7% | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 45.5% | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 41.5% | -8.9% |
| 2003 | 43.4% | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 42.8% | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 41.6% | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 42.9% | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 42.6% | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 42.6% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 41.2% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 43.4% | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 43.1% | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 44.5% | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 43.5% | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 42.5% | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 42.9% | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 43.0% | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 44.8% | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 43.9% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 43.1% | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 42.3% | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 42.5% | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 42.9% | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 42.9% | -0.1% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 42.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 52.2%, 82% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 42.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 56.9%, 75% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41.8% | 38.0% | 45.7% | 6 |
| 2000s | 42.7% | 41.5% | 45.5% | 9 |
| 2010s | 43.3% | 41.2% | 44.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.9% | 42.3% | 43.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More work & labour data for North Macedonia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.21 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1782 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,405 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 525.79 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 422.57 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 440.42 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 863 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rate in North Macedonia?
- Female labor force participation rate in North Macedonia was 42.9% in 2025, according to Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force participation rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 45.7% in 1991.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.0% in 1994.
- How does North Macedonia rank for female labor force participation rate?
- North Macedonia ranks 154th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is female labor force participation rate rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force participation rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of the female working-age population who are economically active (employed or unemployed). Figures refer to national estimates and may not be fully comparable across countries.