Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 51.41 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in North Macedonia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in North Macedonia stood at 51.41. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in North Macedonia peaked at 56.27 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 51.41, in 2027.
That places North Macedonia 155th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 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% |
| 2026 | 51.68 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 51.41 | -0.5% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 51.41 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 59.75, 86% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 51.41 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59.43, 87% 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 | 51.95 | 51.41 | 52.92 | 8 |
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 labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in North Macedonia?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in North Macedonia was 51.41 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 56.27 in 1991.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.41 in 2027.
- How does North Macedonia rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- North Macedonia ranks 155th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. 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.