North Macedonia vs World: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
North Macedonia
12.3%
in 2025
World
4.8%
in 2025
North Macedonia rank
24th
World rank
27th
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) over time
- North Macedonia
- World
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 12.3% against 4.8% in World, a difference of 7.5%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 2.6 times World's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 24th and World ranks 27th of 187 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.8% | 5.8% | 26.0% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 34.4% | 6.2% | 28.2% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 26.5% | 6.0% | 20.5% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 14.1% | 5.4% | 8.7% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, total (% of total labor force), North Macedonia or World?
- North Macedonia, at 12.3% against 4.8% in World as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, total (% of total labor force) between North Macedonia and World?
- 7.5%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and World?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do North Macedonia and World rank globally for unemployment, total (% of total labor force)?
- North Macedonia ranks 24th and World ranks 27th 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.