Following a change in government in Skopje, Deputy Minister for Economy and Labor, Marjan Risteski, addressed news outlets regarding the current economic landscape and notable inefficiencies within Macedonia. Risteski provided an update on the national employment figures, noting a significant reduction in the number of unemployed citizens. He reported that the figure has decreased from approximately 100,000 individuals to 86,000.
Risteski outlined previous governmental targets, stating that the initial objective was to lower the number of unemployed persons to 90,000, with a subsequent goal set at 80,000. The Deputy Minister further detailed the demographic profile of the current pool of job seekers. According to his statement, a substantial proportion of the 86,000 unemployed individuals are engaged in agricultural sectors.
The remaining segment of the population comprises those who have not completed secondary education, specifically identifying individuals between the ages of 16 and 18. The discussion highlighted the ongoing challenge of employment metrics in Macedonia. While the government has seen a downward trend in unemployment numbers, Risteski’s commentary provided a detailed record of the underlying structural issues affecting the workforce.
The figures suggest that while progress has been made, specific educational gaps and sectoral reliance remain key areas for economic focus.
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