Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an was 73.6% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
73.6%
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
47th
of 113 countries
All-time high
76.3%
in 2021
All-time low
57.3%
in 2014
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in North Macedonia, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in North Macedonia stood at 73.6%.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and up 28.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in North Macedonia peaked at 76.3% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 57.3%, in 2014.
North Macedonia ranks 47th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 67.3% | — |
| 2014 | 57.3% | -14.8% |
| 2017 | 65.6% | +14.3% |
| 2021 | 76.3% | +16.3% |
| 2024 | 73.6% | -3.5% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 73.6% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 56.5%, 1.3× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 73.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 79.1%, 93% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 63.4% | 57.3% | 67.3% | 3 |
| 2020s | 74.9% | 73.6% | 76.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 44 South Africa 75.0% compare
- 45 Israel 74.5% compare
- 46 Georgia 74.2% compare
- 48 Bulgaria 72.9% compare
- 49 Argentina 69.2% compare
- 50 Russian Federation 69.1% compare
- 50 Russian Federation 69.1% 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 proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in North Macedonia?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an in North Macedonia was 73.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 76.3% in 2021.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.3% in 2014.
- How does North Macedonia rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an?
- North Macedonia ranks 47th out of 113 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of adults (15 years and older) out of labor force with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider (% of adults aged 15 years and older). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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