Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 12.59 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in North Macedonia, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in North Macedonia is 12.59, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 44.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in North Macedonia peaked at 38.8 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 12.26, in 2025.
North Macedonia ranks 24th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 24.5 | — |
| 1992 | 26.3 | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 27.7 | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 30 | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 35.6 | +18.7% |
| 1996 | 38.8 | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 36 | -7.2% |
| 1998 | 34.5 | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 32.4 | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 32.2 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 30.52 | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 31.94 | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 36.69 | +14.9% |
| 2004 | 37.16 | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 37.32 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 36.39 | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 35.23 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 33.93 | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 32.35 | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 33.13 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 31.5 | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 31.1 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 29.02 | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 28.21 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 26.39 | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 24.31 | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 22.86 | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 21.21 | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 17.41 | -17.9% |
| 2020 | 16.57 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 15.8 | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 14.48 | -8.4% |
| 2023 | 13.17 | -9.0% |
| 2024 | 12.27 | -6.9% |
| 2025 | 12.26 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 12.37 | +0.9% |
| 2027 | 12.59 | +1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.76 | 24.5 | 38.8 | 9 |
| 2000s | 34.37 | 30.52 | 37.32 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.52 | 17.41 | 33.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.69 | 12.26 | 16.57 | 8 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 21 Armenia 13.65 compare
- 22 Afghanistan 13.05 compare
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- 25 South Sudan 12.37 compare
- 26 Guyana 12.21 compare
- 27 Cape Verde 12.15 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 unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in North Macedonia?
- Unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in North Macedonia was 12.59 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 38.8 in 1996.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.26 in 2025.
- How does North Macedonia rank for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- North Macedonia ranks 24th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.9%. 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 Unemployment 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 unemployment rate conveys the number of persons who are unemployed as a percent of the labour force (i.e., the employed plus the unemployed). The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.