Republika e Maqedonisë së Veriut Â
Republic of North Macedonia
Capital: Skopje
Population: 1,826,2471
Currency: Macedonian denar (MKD)
North Macedonia is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, bordered by Serbia, Kosovo, Bulgaria, Greece, and Albania. It is known for its mountainous terrain, rich cultural heritage, and historical sites, including Lake Ohrid, one of Europe’s oldest lakes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The capital and largest city is Skopje, serving as the political, economic, and cultural center. The economy is based on industry, agriculture, trade, and services, with a focus on textiles, mining, and tourism. North Macedonia is a parliamentary republic and became a NATO member in 2020. It is also a candidate for European Union (EU) membership and a member of the United Nations (UN), OSCE, Council of Europe, CEFTA, and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Growth Rate
-0.468
%
Fertility Rate
1.465
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
10.844
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
77.4
years
Total Population in North Macedonia
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in North Macedonia.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-3.055
(-0.177)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for North Macedonia are based on the latest data from the State Statistical Office of North Macedonia. Source: North Macedonia Statistics.