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North Macedonia Female Labor Force Rate

North Macedonia's female labor force rate fell to 41.69% in 2024, down from 41.9% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.21% from the previous year. North Macedonia has female labor force rate lower than the global median (41.69% vs median 53.05%). Compared with the median in Europe, North Macedonia is lower (41.69% vs regional median 54.69%) and ranks 37th out of 41 countries in Europe.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2024)

(in %)
Year Female Labor Force Rate (%)
2024 41.69%
2023 41.9%
2022 42.21%
2021 40.93%
2020 41.86%
2019 42.86%
2018 41.28%
2017 41.24%
2016 41.11%
2015 42.31%
2014 42.99%
2013 43.55%
2012 42.41%
2011 42.81%
2010 40.71%
2009 42.2%
2008 42.32%
2007 42.73%
2006 41.56%
2005 42.57%
2004 42.49%
2003 42.44%
2002 41.44%
2001 41.16%
2000 40.87%
1999 40.27%
1998 40.89%
1997 41.53%
1996 42.15%
1995 42.74%
1994 43.37%
1993 44.09%
1992 44.87%
1991 45.67%
1990 45.69%
North Macedonia Female Labor Force Rate : Definition
Female Labor Force Rate measures the percentage of women in North Macedonia aged 15 and older who are working or actively seeking work.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 13.42% 13.17% 2024
Unemployment Rate 11.5% 11.7% Jun'25