North Macedonia Unemployment Rate
North Macedonia's unemployment rate fell to an all-time low of 11.5% in Q2 2025. This is down from 11.7% in Q1 2025. Economic growth accelerated to 3.2% in the first semester of 2025. This growth was driven by domestic demand and activity in services and construction. Government support measures also aided the labor market. The number of unemployed persons decreased to 91,377 in Q2 2025. Employment increased and the labor force participation rate rose to 52.2%. North Macedonia's record low unemployment rate was 11.5% in Q2 2025 and record high was 25.5% in Q3 2015.
Quarterly Historical Data (2015-2025)
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North Macedonia Unemployment Rate : Definition
The unemployment rate in North Macedonia measures the share of the labor force without jobs but actively looking for work. The State Statistical Office calculates this rate by dividing the number of unemployed persons by the total labor force which includes both employed and unemployed individuals, then multiplying the result by 100.