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North Macedonia's population has slipped past its peak: from a high of 2,089,807 in 2005, it stands at 1,804,063 in 2026. That is up +44% from 1,248,683 in 1950. The population is shrinking by 0.56% a year, losing about 10K people a year. Population density sits at 72 people/km². Half the population is younger than 41.4 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 47.8 by 2050. Women outnumber men, at 95 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 862,997 (-52% from 2026).
Total population
1,804,063
Density
72 people/km²
Median age
41.4 years
Growth rate
-0.56%
North Macedonia passed its population peak 21 years ago in 2005, and has since declined by 13.7%. The sex ratio of 95 males per 100 females is notably lower than the global average of ~101. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 41 in 2026 to 48 by 2050. Looking ahead, UN projections show the population falling to 863K by 2100, less than half of 2026's level.