Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 42.51 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in North Macedonia, 2005–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in North Macedonia stood at 42.51.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and down 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in North Macedonia peaked at 79.84 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 7.1, in 2008.
North Macedonia ranks 62nd of 88 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 75.16 | — |
| 2006 | 52.9 | -29.6% |
| 2007 | 68.91 | +30.3% |
| 2008 | 7.1 | -89.7% |
| 2009 | 60.59 | +753.8% |
| 2010 | 52.65 | -13.1% |
| 2011 | 61.74 | +17.3% |
| 2012 | 70.97 | +14.9% |
| 2013 | 55.08 | -22.4% |
| 2014 | 51.63 | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 48.84 | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 54.52 | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 51.95 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 59.36 | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 67.2 | +13.2% |
| 2020 | 79.84 | +18.8% |
| 2021 | 79.16 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 52.42 | -33.8% |
| 2024 | 44.12 | -15.8% |
| 2025 | 42.51 | -3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.93 | 7.1 | 75.16 | 5 |
| 2010s | 57.39 | 48.84 | 70.97 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.61 | 42.51 | 79.84 | 5 |
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- 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 potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in North Macedonia?
- Potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) in North Macedonia was 42.51 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 79.84 in 2020.
- What is the lowest potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.1 in 2008.
- How does North Macedonia rank for potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- North Macedonia ranks 62nd out of 88 countries with data for 2025.
- Is potential labour force (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. 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 Potential labour force (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The potential labour force refers to persons not in employment who express an interest in this form of work but for whom existing conditions limit their active job search and/or their availability. This group is used to calculate alternative measures of labour underutilization. Data disaggregated by level of education are provided on the highest level of education completed, classified according to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED). Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISCED. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.