Labor participation rate in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Labor participation rate was 51.94 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
51.94
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
154th
of 186 countries
All-time high
56.27
in 1991
All-time low
51.62
in 2021
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Labor participation rate in North Macedonia, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labor participation rate in North Macedonia is 51.94, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor participation rate in North Macedonia peaked at 56.27 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 51.62, in 2021.
That places North Macedonia 154th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Labor participation rate in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 56.03 | — |
| 1991 | 56.27 | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 55.81 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 55.35 | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 54.85 | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 54.38 | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 54.01 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 53.79 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 53.17 | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 52.59 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 52.74 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 52.91 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 53.03 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 53.48 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 53.37 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 53.27 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 53.25 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 54.28 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 54.7 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 54.7 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 53.19 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 54.52 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 54.27 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 54.66 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 54.61 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 54 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 53.44 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 53.16 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 52.8 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 53.02 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 52.11 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 51.62 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 52.92 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 51.75 | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 52.2 | +0.9% |
| 2025 | 51.94 | -0.5% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 51.94 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 60.51, 86% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 51.94 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 60.23, 86% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54.62 | 52.59 | 56.27 | 10 |
| 2000s | 53.57 | 52.74 | 54.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.77 | 52.8 | 54.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.09 | 51.62 | 52.92 | 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 labor participation rate in North Macedonia?
- Labor participation rate in North Macedonia was 51.94 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest labor participation rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 56.27 in 1991.
- What is the lowest labor participation rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.62 in 2021.
- How does North Macedonia rank for labor participation rate?
- North Macedonia ranks 154th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labor participation rate rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Labor participation rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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