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North Macedonia's

Economic indicators

136

World ranked

North Macedonia ranks 136 in the world by current economic output

$14.8bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

82

EMEA ranked

North Macedonia is ranked 82 in EMEA by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for North Macedonia, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

4%

Current rate

▼ 5.4% reduction

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

North Macedonia's inflation rate

9 months

Maternity leave

Maternity: 9 months paid leave (15 for multiples), at 100% salary. Paternity: Same benefits post-maternity. Parental: 2-day childbirth/adoption leave at full pay. Paid by health insurance/employer.

15 days

Sick leave

Employees get unlimited paid sick leave: employers pay 70% (0-15 days), 90% (16-30 days), and Health Insurance Fund pays 50%-100% after 30 days depending on illness type.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

North Macedonia's

Labor market

North Macedonia vs world population age distribution

1.8m

Population

North Macedonia has a population of about 1.8m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

38 hrs

Average working full time week

Standard work hours are 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday. Overtime is paid at 135% of the hourly rate during standard and night hours, and 150% on rest days.

13.1%

Current percentage

▼ 1.4% reduction

North Macedonia has a severly unhealthy unemployment rate, signalling there is significant economic problems. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a large decrease, suggesting a positive shift toward better economic stability with significant improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

North Macedonia's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • food processing
  • chemicals
  • steel

Ratio of males to females (by age)

63 / 43

Male

[ "In North Macedonia there is a large gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating significant structural or cultural barriers preventing more equal gender parity." ]

North Macedonia's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.