Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 775.24 in 2027. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2027)
775.24
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
153rd
of 189 countries
All-time high
905.89
in 2008
All-time low
775.24
in 2027
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in North Macedonia, 1990–2027

02004006008001.0k1990200820271990: 845.61991: 850.41992: 838.81993: 825.21994: 8141995: 811.11996: 814.21997: 819.81998: 819.11999: 819.22000: 830.92001: 842.72002: 852.72003: 866.92004: 871.72005: 876.82006: 881.22007: 899.62008: 905.92009: 905.52010: 880.12011: 900.72012: 893.52013: 896.12014: 8912015: 876.52016: 861.72017: 850.72018: 837.72019: 832.72020: 807.62021: 790.92022: 806.42023: 786.22024: 791.62025: 786.32026: 780.92027: 775.2

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in North Macedonia is 775.24, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.

The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in North Macedonia peaked at 905.89 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 775.24, in 2027.

That places North Macedonia 153rd out of 189 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 825.74 811.15 850.43 10
2000s 873.4 830.94 905.89 10
2010s 872.07 832.7 900.67 10
2020s 790.63 775.24 807.56 8

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 150 Gabon 878.87 compare
  2. 151 Gambia 857.42 compare
  3. 152 Cyprus 777.67 compare
  4. 154 Equatorial Guinea, Republic of 769.26 compare
  5. 155 Estonia 729.75 compare
  6. 156 Trinidad and Tobago 715.87 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in North Macedonia?
Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in North Macedonia was 775.24 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 905.89 in 2008.
What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 775.24 in 2027.
How does North Macedonia rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
North Macedonia ranks 153rd out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.