The unemployment rate in North Macedonia fell to 11.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 11.9% in the same period last year. The number of unemployed persons decreased by 0.4% year-on-year to 91.4 thousand, with men accounting for 57.9% and women 42.1% of the total unemployed. Meanwhile, employment increased to 46.8% from 46.2%, with the number of employed individuals rising by almost 9 thousand to 709.5 thousand. The labor force participation rate edged up to 52.8% from 52.5% in the previous year. In the third quarter of 2025, the jobless rate was 11.5%.
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North Macedonia Jobless Rate Drops to 11.4% in Q4
The unemployment rate in North Macedonia fell to 11.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 11.9% in the same period last year. The number of unemployed persons decreased by 0.4% year-on-year to 91.4 thousand, with men accounting for 57.9% and women 42.1% of the total unemployed. Meanwhile, employment increased to 46.8% from 46.2%, with the number of employed individuals rising by almost 9 thousand to 709.5 thousand. The labor force participation rate edged up to 52.8% from 52.5% in the previous year. In the third quarter of 2025, the jobless rate was 11.5%.