The number of employed persons in Macedonia decreased to 707385 in the first quarter of 2026 from 709523 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Macedonia averaged 676112.90 from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 811106.00 in the first quarter of 2020 and a record low of 498867.00 in the fourth quarter of 2004. source: State Statistical Office of the Republic of Macedonia



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 707385.00 709523.00 Mar 2026
Employment Rate 46.50 46.80 percent Mar 2026
Job Vacancies 10247.00 10615.00 Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 52.50 52.80 percent Mar 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 7.60 8.60 percent Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 90499.00 91388.00 Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 11.30 11.40 percent Mar 2026
Wages 72818.00 69371.00 MKD/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 64964.00 60943.00 MKD/Month Mar 2026


North Macedonia Employed Persons
In Macedonia, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
707385.00 709523.00 811106.00 498867.00 2004 - 2026 Quarterly
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