Duration of working life in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Duration of working life was 31.8 Year in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
31.8 Year
World rank
42nd
of 44 countries
All-time high
31.9 Year
in 2021
All-time low
30 Year
in 2006
Years of data
17
2006–2025

Duration of working life in North Macedonia, 2006–2025

01020302006201520252006: 30 Year2007: 30.2 Year2008: 30.6 Year2009: 30.9 Year2010: 31.1 Year2011: 31.1 Year2012: 30.9 Year2013: 31.3 Year2014: 31.3 Year2015: 31.2 Year2016: 31 Year2017: 31.3 Year2018: 31.5 Year2019: 31.7 Year2020: 31.1 Year2021: 31.9 Year2025: 31.8 Year

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for duration of working life in North Macedonia is 31.8 Year, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 1.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, duration of working life in North Macedonia peaked at 31.9 Year in 2021 and was at its lowest, 30 Year, in 2006.

North Macedonia ranks 42nd of 44 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Duration of working life in North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for Duration of working life in North Macedonia, 2006 to 2025.
Year Year Change
2006 30 Year —
2007 30.2 Year +0.7%
2008 30.6 Year +1.3%
2009 30.9 Year +1.0%
2010 31.1 Year +0.6%
2011 31.1 Year +0.0%
2012 30.9 Year -0.6%
2013 31.3 Year +1.3%
2014 31.3 Year +0.0%
2015 31.2 Year -0.3%
2016 31 Year -0.6%
2017 31.3 Year +1.0%
2018 31.5 Year +0.6%
2019 31.7 Year +0.6%
2020 31.1 Year -1.9%
2021 31.9 Year +2.6%
2025 31.8 Year -0.3%

North Macedonia compared with similar countries

  • North Macedonia's 31.8 Year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38.1 Year, 83% of the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 30.43 Year 30 Year 30.9 Year 4
2010s 31.24 Year 30.9 Year 31.7 Year 10
2020s 31.6 Year 31.1 Year 31.9 Year 3

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 39 Bulgaria 34.6 Year compare
  2. 40 Italy 33 Year compare
  3. 41 Romania 32.7 Year compare
  4. 43 Türkiye 30.4 Year compare
  5. 44 Montenegro 30.3 Year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is duration of working life in North Macedonia?
Duration of working life in North Macedonia was 31.8 Year in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest duration of working life recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 31.9 Year in 2021.
What is the lowest duration of working life recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 30 Year in 2006.
How does North Macedonia rank for duration of working life?
North Macedonia ranks 42nd out of 44 countries with data for 2025.
Is duration of working life rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Duration of working life. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Duration of working life
Unit
Year
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
46 places, 1,123 data points, 2000–2025
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