Bulgaria vs North Macedonia: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal
Bulgaria
11.6%
in 2023
North Macedonia
11.8%
in 2024
Bulgaria rank
84th
North Macedonia rank
82nd
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal over time
- Bulgaria
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 11.8% against 11.6% in Bulgaria, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 18 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
Bulgaria ranks 84th and North Macedonia ranks 82nd of 110 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bulgaria | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1.0% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 11.1% | 13.6% | 2.6% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 11.0% | 12.2% | 1.2% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal, Bulgaria or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 11.8% against 11.6% in Bulgaria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal between Bulgaria and North Macedonia?
- 0.2%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and North Macedonia?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
- How do Bulgaria and North Macedonia rank globally for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- Bulgaria ranks 84th and North Macedonia ranks 82nd of 110 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, 15-64 years old, male (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release