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North Macedonia Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

8.50% −0.26% (-3.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #71 Global Peak 24.45% (1991) Source World Bank

North Macedonia Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

North Macedonia's agriculture employment stood at 8.50% in 2025, a decline of +0.26% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.36% by 2026. North Macedonia ranked 71st globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 6.18% - -
2027* trend 6.77% - -
2026* trend 7.36% - -
2025 8.50% −0.26% #71
2024 8.76% +0.99% #71
2023 7.77% −1.75% #67
2022 9.52% −1.56% #72
2021 11.08% −0.45% #77
2020 11.53% −1.90% #80
2019 13.42% −1.35% #85
2018 14.77% −0.94% #87
2017 15.71% −0.68% #90
2016 16.39% −1.43% #93
2015 17.82% −0.64% #95
2014 18.46% −0.27% #97
2013 18.74% +1.48% #96
2012 17.26% −0.93% #90
2011 18.19% +0.06% #92
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.7% GDP growth 2.6% C/A balance 0.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Macedonia's agriculture employment?

North Macedonia's agriculture employment was 8.50% in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in North Macedonia?

North Macedonia's agriculture employment peaked at 24.45% in 1991.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in North Macedonia?

The lowest agriculture employment in North Macedonia was 7.77% in 2023.

How does North Macedonia rank in agriculture employment?

North Macedonia ranks 71st globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for agriculture employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected agriculture employment of North Macedonia in 2026?

North Macedonia's agriculture employment is projected to reach 7.36% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of North Macedonia in 2025?

The agriculture employment of North Macedonia in 2025 was 8.50%. This ranks 71st in the world.

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