Active population, 2025
The number of unemployed persons in 2025 decreased by 6.6% compared to 2024.
Out of the total number of unemployed persons, 61.4% are men and 38.6% are women. The number of employed persons increased by 1.5% compared to 2024. Of the total number of employed persons, 57.6% are men and 42.4% are women.
The share of informal employment is increasing. The number of informally employed persons is 94 847, which is 11.5% higher than in the previous year. The largest proportion of informally employed persons, 48.5%, is in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector, and 17.1% in the Construction sector.
Key takeaway
Annual data for 2025
• Active population: 796 399 people
• Employed: 704 617 people
• Unemployed: 91 782 people
• Activity rate: 52.5
• Employment rate: 46.4
• Unemployment rate: 11.5
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Contact
Ajrija ChaushoskaPhone: +389 2 3295666
Email: ajrija.causoska@stat.gov.mk