Labour force participation rates by NUTS 2 region (Labour NUTS 2) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Labour force participation rates by NUTS 2 region (Labour NUTS 2) was 57.1% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
57.1%
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
42nd
of 48 countries
All-time high
59.2%
in 2014
All-time low
56.3%
in 2023
Years of data
20
2006–2025
Labour force participation rates by NUTS 2 region in North Macedonia, 2006–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 57.1% for labour force participation rates by nuts 2 region in 2025.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rates by nuts 2 region in North Macedonia peaked at 59.2% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 56.3%, in 2023.
North Macedonia ranks 42nd of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Labour force participation rates by NUTS 2 region (Labour NUTS 2) in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 56.7% | — |
| 2007 | 57.2% | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 57.9% | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 58.3% | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 58.7% | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 58.6% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 58.3% | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 59.0% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 59.2% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 58.7% | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 58.3% | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 58.6% | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 58.7% | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 59.1% | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 58.3% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 58.0% | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 57.4% | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 56.3% | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 56.6% | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 57.1% | +0.9% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 57.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 68.2%, 84% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.5% | 56.7% | 58.3% | 4 |
| 2010s | 58.7% | 58.3% | 59.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.3% | 56.3% | 58.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 40 Martinique 59.6% compare
- 41 Italy 58.1% compare
- 43 Romania 57.0% compare
- 44 Guadeloupe 56.9% compare
- 45 Montenegro 56.8% compare
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 rates by nuts 2 region in North Macedonia?
- Labour force participation rates by nuts 2 region in North Macedonia was 57.1% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest labour force participation rates by nuts 2 region recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 59.2% in 2014.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rates by nuts 2 region recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.3% in 2023.
- How does North Macedonia rank for labour force participation rates by nuts 2 region?
- North Macedonia ranks 42nd out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour force participation rates by nuts 2 region rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Labour force participation rates by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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