Europe & Central Asia vs North Macedonia: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force)
Europe & Central Asia
5.1%
in 2025
North Macedonia
13.1%
in 2025
Europe & Central Asia rank
16th
North Macedonia rank
18th
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) over time
- Europe & Central Asia
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 13.1% against 5.1% in Europe & Central Asia, a difference of 8.0%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 2.6 times Europe & Central Asia's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia ranks 16th and North Macedonia ranks 18th of 47 groups.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.8% | 28.3% | 19.5% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 8.3% | 33.8% | 25.5% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 8.3% | 26.7% | 18.4% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 5.8% | 15.0% | 9.2% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, male (% of male labor force), Europe & Central Asia or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 13.1% against 5.1% in Europe & Central Asia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, male (% of male labor force) between Europe & Central Asia and North Macedonia?
- 8.0%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia and North Macedonia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Europe & Central Asia and North Macedonia rank globally for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 16th and North Macedonia ranks 18th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.