Long Term Unemployment Rate in Macedonia decreased to 8.60 percent in 2024 from 9.70 percent in 2023. Long Term Unemployment Rate in Macedonia averaged 20.06 percent from 2006 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 31.10 percent in 2006 and a record low of 8.60 percent in 2024. source: State Statistical Office of the Republic of Macedonia

Long Term Unemployment Rate in Macedonia is expected to reach 8.20 percent by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the North Macedonia Long Term Unemployment Rate is projected to trend around 8.20 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 705165.00 701369.00 Sep 2025
Employment Rate 46.50 46.20 percent Sep 2025
Job Vacancies 10033.00 10323.00 Sep 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 52.50 52.20 percent Sep 2025
Long Term Unemployment Rate 8.60 9.70 percent Dec 2024
Population 1.82 1.83 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 91765.00 91377.00 Sep 2025
Unemployment Rate 11.50 11.50 percent Sep 2025
Wages 69141.00 69089.00 MKD/Month Nov 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 60833.00 61658.00 MKD/Month Nov 2025


North Macedonia Long Term Unemployment Rate
In Macedonia, the long term unemployment rate refers to the share of unemployed persons since 12 months or more in the total number of active persons (those who are either employed or unemployed) in the labour market.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8.60 9.70 31.10 8.60 2006 - 2024 percent Yearly
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