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North Macedonia: Addressing the Gender Disparity for Growth and Jobs

World Bank

Published

03 Aug 2026

Coverage

MK

North Macedonia has made measurable progress on gender equality over the past decade, yet the pace of change remains insufficient. The country ranked 58th on the 2024 Global Gender Gap Index, and at the current rate of improvement, it will take an estimated 57 years to achieve full gender parity. This report examines the structural drivers of gender disparities in North Macedonia's labor market, quantifies their economic costs, and analyzes the dynamics of reservation wages — the minimum pay a job seeker is willing to accept — to inform more effective policy responses.