This Annex to the Study on Youth Employment in the Western Balkans outlines the nature and challenges of the youth labour market in North Macedonia. Although the youth unemployment rate has declined in recent years it remains elevated and many unemployed young people face long term unemployment, reflecting substantial skills mismatches. The youth labour market is also characterised by large gender gaps in labour market participation and employment, while the participation and employment rates are especially low for young people with a low level of education.

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