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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 Chaushoska
Phone: +389 2 3295666
Email: ajrija.causoska@stat.gov.mk

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