North Macedonia Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- North Macedonia unemployment rate for 2019 was 17.76%, a 2.98% decline from 2018.
- North Macedonia unemployment rate for 2018 was 20.74%, a 1.65% decline from 2017.
- North Macedonia unemployment rate for 2017 was 22.38%, a 1.34% decline from 2016.
- North Macedonia unemployment rate for 2016 was 23.72%, a 2.34% decline from 2015.
North Macedonia Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2019 |
17.76% |
-2.98% |
2018 |
20.74% |
-1.65% |
2017 |
22.38% |
-1.34% |
2016 |
23.72% |
-2.34% |
2015 |
26.07% |
-1.96% |
2014 |
28.03% |
-0.97% |
2013 |
29.00% |
-2.02% |
2012 |
31.02% |
-0.36% |
2011 |
31.38% |
-0.64% |
2010 |
32.02% |
-0.16% |
2009 |
32.18% |
-1.58% |
2008 |
33.76% |
-1.17% |
2007 |
34.93% |
-1.09% |
2006 |
36.03% |
-1.23% |
2005 |
37.25% |
0.09% |
2004 |
37.16% |
0.47% |
2003 |
36.69% |
4.75% |
2002 |
31.94% |
1.42% |
2001 |
30.52% |
-1.68% |
2000 |
32.20% |
-0.20% |
1999 |
32.40% |
-2.10% |
1998 |
34.50% |
-1.50% |
1997 |
36.00% |
-0.03% |
1996 |
36.03% |
0.04% |
1995 |
35.99% |
0.02% |
1994 |
35.98% |
0.05% |
1993 |
35.93% |
0.27% |
1992 |
35.66% |
0.14% |
1991 |
35.52% |
0.14% |