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North Macedonia Annual Unemployment Rate

North Macedonia's annual unemployment rate rose to 13.42% in 2024, up from 13.17% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 0.25% from the previous year. North Macedonia has the 20th highest annual unemployment rate. Within Europe, it ranks 2nd out of 41 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1991-2024)

(in %)
Year Annual Unemployment Rate (%)
2024 13.42%
2023 13.17%
2022 14.48%
2021 15.8%
2020 16.58%
2019 17.41%
2018 21.21%
2017 22.86%
2016 24.31%
2015 26.4%
2014 28.22%
2013 29.02%
2012 31.1%
2011 31.5%
2010 33.13%
2009 32.35%
2008 33.93%
2007 35.23%
2006 36.39%
2005 37.32%
2004 37.16%
2003 36.69%
2002 31.94%
2001 30.52%
2000 32.2%
1999 32.4%
1998 34.5%
1997 36%
1996 38.8%
1995 35.6%
1994 30%
1993 27.7%
1992 26.3%
1991 24.5%
North Macedonia Annual Unemployment Rate : Definition
Annual Unemployment Rate measures the percentage of North Macedonia's labor force that is looking for work but does not have a job.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Female Labor Force Rate 41.69% 41.9% 2024
Unemployment Rate 11.5% 11.7% Jun'25