Unemployment in North Macedonia
The unemployment rate in North Macedonia averaged 21.4% in the decade to 2022, significantly above the 7.4% average for Eastern Europe. The unemployment rate in 2022 was 14.4%. For more unemployment information, visit our dedicated page.
North Macedonia Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for North Macedonia from 2012 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
North Macedonia Unemployment Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 17.2 | 16.2 | 15.4 | 14.4 | 13.1 |
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