February 22 (SeeNews) - Macedonia's real average net monthly wage increased by 3.5% year-on-year in December, after adding 2% in the previous month, data from the country's statistical office showed on Wednesday.
In nominal terms, the average net wage in Macedonia added 3.3% on the year in December, reaching 23,457 denars ($400.7/381.2 euro).
The strongest wage growth was registered in arts, entertainment and recreation, information and communication, and construction.
On a monthly comparison basis, net wages added 2.2% in December.
Growth of Macedonia's net and gross wages (pct change):
|
Dec y/y |
Nov y/y |
Dec m/m |
Nov m/m |
real net wage |
3.5 |
2.0 |
2.2 |
-0.2 |
average nominal net wage |
3.3 |
1.8 |
2.0 |
-0.4 |
real gross wage |
3.4 |
2.1 |
4.7 |
-0.2 |
average nominal gross wage |
3.2 |
1.9 |
4.6 |
-0.4 |
source: statistical office
(1 euro = 61.5358 denars)