Cape Verde vs North Macedonia: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
Cape Verde
11.9%
in 2025
North Macedonia
12.3%
in 2025
Cape Verde rank
27th
North Macedonia rank
24th
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) over time
- Cape Verde
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 12.3% against 11.9% in Cape Verde, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 35 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
Cape Verde ranks 27th and North Macedonia ranks 24th of 187 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cape Verde | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.1% | 31.8% | 18.6% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 13.4% | 34.4% | 21.0% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 11.6% | 26.5% | 14.9% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 12.8% | 14.1% | 1.3% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, total (% of total labor force), Cape Verde or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 12.3% against 11.9% in Cape Verde as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, total (% of total labor force) between Cape Verde and North Macedonia?
- 0.4%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and North Macedonia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Cape Verde and North Macedonia rank globally for unemployment, total (% of total labor force)?
- Cape Verde ranks 27th and North Macedonia ranks 24th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, total (% of total 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.