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Active population, third quarter 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the unemployment rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous quarter.

In the third quarter of 2024, the active population was 796 733 people, of whom 698 411 people were employed, while 98 322 people were unemployed.

The number of employees recorded a slight increase of 1.0% compared to the previous month and an increase of 0.8% compared to the same period last year.

Unemployment in the third quarter of 2024 recorded a decrease of 0.1% compared to the previous quarter and a decrease of 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year.

The activity rate in this period was 52.6%, the employment rate was 46.1%, while the unemployment rate was 12.3%.

Key takeaway

Active population: 796 733 

Employed: 698 411 

Unemployed: 98 322 

Activity rate:  52.6

Employment rate: 46.1

Unemployment rate:  12.3

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Email: ajrija.causoska@stat.gov.mk

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