The number of unemployed persons in Macedonia decreased to 90499 in the first quarter of 2026 from 91388 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Macedonia averaged 229349.76 from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 330724.00 in the second quarter of 2005 and a record low of 90499.00 in the first quarter of 2026. 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 Unemployed Persons
In Macedonia, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
90499.00 91388.00 330724.00 90499.00 2004 - 2026 Quarterly
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