About the ILO in the Republic of North Macedonia

The Covid-19 crisis hit North Macedonia after a year of exceptional job growth

The Covid-19 crisis hit North Macedonia after a year of exceptional job growth, with almost 40,000 jobs added to the economy in 2019 (bringing total employment to almost 800,000). According to the ILO “nowcasting” model, which tracks declines in working hours resulting from both lay-offs and other temporary reductions in working time, working hours in North Macedonia declined by an estimated 10.6 per cent during Q3 of 2020, equivalent to 90,000 jobs. According to the enterprise survey conducted by the employers’ organizations of the country, in collaboration with the ILO and the EBRD, the pandemic has severely affected 82 per cent of enterprises. 40,000 jobs are at immediate risk.   Continue reading