Long Term Unemployment Rate in Macedonia decreased to 9.70 percent in 2023 from 11.50 percent in 2022. Long Term Unemployment Rate in Macedonia averaged 20.77 percent from 2006 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 31.10 percent in 2006 and a record low of 9.70 percent in 2023. source: State Statistical Office of the Republic of Macedonia

Long Term Unemployment Rate in Macedonia is expected to reach 9.60 percent by the end of 2025, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 701369.00 702410.00 Jun 2025
Employment Rate 46.20 46.30 percent Jun 2025
Job Vacancies 10323.00 10014.00 Jun 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 52.20 52.40 percent Jun 2025
Long Term Unemployment Rate 9.70 11.50 percent Dec 2023
Population 1.82 1.83 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 91377.00 92597.00 Jun 2025
Unemployment Rate 11.50 11.70 percent Jun 2025
Wages 68340.00 68859.00 MKD/Month Jun 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 60545.00 60040.00 MKD/Month Jun 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
9.70 11.50 31.10 9.70 2006 - 2023 percent Yearly
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