Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Youth unemployment by educational attainment level was 4.4 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in North Macedonia, 2006–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2025, youth unemployment by educational attainment level in North Macedonia stood at 4.4.
That represents a change of up 29.4% on the previous year and down 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment by educational attainment level in North Macedonia peaked at 18.1 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.7, in 2023.
That places North Macedonia 25th out of 35 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 18 | — |
| 2007 | 18.1 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 14.7 | -18.8% |
| 2009 | 12.7 | -13.6% |
| 2010 | 12.2 | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 11.9 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 9.6 | -19.3% |
| 2013 | 11 | +14.6% |
| 2014 | 10.3 | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 6.4 | -37.9% |
| 2016 | 8.4 | +31.2% |
| 2017 | 8.1 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 7.6 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 3.4 | -55.3% |
| 2020 | 4.8 | +41.2% |
| 2021 | 4.2 | -12.5% |
| 2022 | 3 | -28.6% |
| 2023 | 2.7 | -10.0% |
| 2024 | 3.4 | +25.9% |
| 2025 | 4.4 | +29.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.88 | 12.7 | 18.1 | 4 |
| 2010s | 8.89 | 3.4 | 12.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.75 | 2.7 | 4.8 | 6 |
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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 youth unemployment by educational attainment level in North Macedonia?
- Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in North Macedonia was 4.4 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth unemployment by educational attainment level recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 18.1 in 2007.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment by educational attainment level recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.7 in 2023.
- How does North Macedonia rank for youth unemployment by educational attainment level?
- North Macedonia ranks 25th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth unemployment by educational attainment level rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Youth unemployment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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