North Macedonia: Labor cost

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The most recent value is 309.55 index points as of December 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of 298.09 index points. Historically, the average for North Macedonia from January 2005 to December 2024 is 164.8 index points. The minimum of 97.75 index points was recorded in February 2005, while the maximum of 309.55 index points was reached in December 2024. Click on the following link to see the values of: Labor cost around the world.
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Recent values North Macedonia: Labor cost index
2024  Dec 309.55
2024  Nov 298.09
2024  Oct 299.22
2024  Sep 295.35
2024  Aug 291.73
2024  Jul 290.61
2024  Jun 297.2
2024  May 292.8


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Definition: The index reflects the level of the total compensation of employees in the economy. Labor costs are defined as core expenditure borne by employers for the purpose of employing staff. They include employee compensation, with wages and salaries in cash and in kind, employers' social security contributions and employment taxes regarded as labor costs minus any subsidies received.

 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Labor force 0.80 2023 million people
 Unemployment rate 13.07 2023 percent
 Female unemployment 11.72 2023 percent
 Male unemployment 14.02 2023 percent
 Youth unemployment 28.57 2023 percent
 Labor force participation 52.59 2023 percent
 Labor force: percent female 40.98 2023 percent
 Female labor force participation 42.64 2023 percent
 Male labor force participation 62.76 2023 percent
 Self-employment 16.54 2022 percent
 Informal employment 11.50 2020 percent
 Employment 0.70 Q4/2024 million employed people
 Unemployment rate 11.92 Q4/2024 percent
 Labor cost 309.55 12/2024 index points
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