North Macedonia Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
North Macedonia's youth unemployment stood at 28.75% in 2025, a rise of +0.09pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.57% by 2026. North Macedonia ranked 161st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 21.84% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 23.70% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 25.57% | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.75% | +0.09pp | #161 |
| 2024 | 28.66% | −1.03pp | #161 |
| 2023 | 29.69% | −2.91pp | #162 |
| 2022 | 32.60% | −3.50pp | #169 |
| 2021 | 36.10% | +0.48pp | #169 |
| 2020 | 35.62% | +0.27pp | #163 |
| 2019 | 35.35% | −10.14pp | #173 |
| 2018 | 45.50% | −1.26pp | #182 |
| 2017 | 46.76% | −1.72pp | #181 |
| 2016 | 48.48% | +1.00pp | #182 |
| 2015 | 47.48% | −5.60pp | #179 |
| 2014 | 53.07% | +1.49pp | #183 |
| 2013 | 51.59% | −2.13pp | #182 |
| 2012 | 53.71% | −1.40pp | #183 |
| 2011 | 55.11% | −0.09pp | #184 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's youth unemployment was 28.75% in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's youth unemployment peaked at 68.88% in 1996.
The lowest youth unemployment in North Macedonia was 28.66% in 2024.
North Macedonia ranks 161st globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's youth unemployment is projected to reach 25.57% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of North Macedonia in 2025 was 28.75%. This ranks 161st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_youth-unemployment,
title = {North Macedonia Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}