Industrial Worker Numbers Decline in First Quarter of 2026
New data released by the State Statistics Institute indicates a continued decline in the number of workers within Macedonia’s industrial sector during the first quarter of 2026. Specifically, the number of workers in industry decreased by 3% compared to the beginning of the year. Further analysis reveals a 2.3% reduction in the number of workers employed in April 2026, when compared to April 2025.
This trend reflects broader shifts within key industrial sectors. The mining and quarrying sector experienced a notable decrease, with the number of workers falling by 6.8% during the year. The processing industry also saw a reduction of 2.2% in the number of workers, while the supply of electricity, gas, heating, and air conditioning sector reported a 1% decrease.
Overall, the main industrial groups recorded a 1% decrease in the number of workers in the industry during April 2026, compared to April 2025. These figures highlight ongoing adjustments within the Macedonian economy. —
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