North Macedonia Statistics

Population

1,813,791 people (2025)

Total GDP

$17.9B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$9,880 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.815 (68.)

About North Macedonia

North Macedonia has ancient Ohrid Lake as UNESCO World Heritage Site with 365 churches. The country has mountainous terrain with continental climate. North Macedonia gained independence peacefully from Yugoslavia in 1991.

The nation has rich archaeological heritage with ancient sites and Roman ruins. North Macedonia produces excellent wines and traditional crafts. The country has diverse ethnic composition with Macedonian majority.

Skopje is capital with mix of Ottoman, European, and modern architecture. North Macedonia has excellent folk music and dance traditions. The nation is working toward EU membership and development.

Traditional culture includes Macedonian folk festivals, handicrafts, and rural customs. The country has Orthodox Christian heritage with beautiful frescoed churches. Macedonian cuisine features ajvar, tavče gravče, and Balkan influences.

The population is 2.1 million with Macedonian as official language. North Macedonia offers ancient heritage, natural beauty, and authentic Balkan culture in landlocked nation.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$17.9B
$16.5B
$15.2B
$13.8B
$12.4B
$12.6B
$12.4B
$14.0B
$14.0B
$15.8B
$16.7B
$17.9B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
8.5%
0-14
8.1%
5.8%
15-24
5.6%
13.2%
25-44
13.1%
13.2%
45-64
14.0%
8.0%
65+
10.5%
Male
Female
%48.7 (882.633)
%51.3 (931.157)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 862.997 -1.24% 34.6
2090 974.133 -1.16% 39.1
2080 1.093.862 -1.12% 43.9
2070 1.226.952 -1.16% 49.2
2060 1.371.920 -1.03% 55.1
2050 1.512.688 -0.86% 60.7
2040 1.641.908 -0.77% 65.9
2030 1.762.486 -0.62% 70.7
2025 NOW 1.813.791 -0.51% 72.8
2020 1.872.015 -1.35% 75.1
2015 1.980.366 -0.87% 79.5
2010 2.051.505 -0.44% 82.3
2005 2.089.806 +0.15% 83.9
2000 2.057.253 +0.45% 82.6
1995 1.998.534 +0.29% 80.2
1990 2.063.688 +0.39% 82.8
1985 2.014.331 +0.55% 80.9
1980 1.933.038 +1.39% 77.6
1975 1.797.972 +1.55% 72.2
1970 1.664.208 +1.7% 66.8
1965 1.533.466 +1.49% 61.6
1960 1.435.059 +1.27% 57.6
1955 1.355.676 +1.17% 54.4
1950 1.248.683 - 50.1

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Largest Cities

All Cities
1 Skopje
506.926
2 Kumanovo
97.716
3 Tetovo
85.106
4 Bitola
83.995
5 Aerodrom
77.360

Geographic Regions

Eastern Region
147.474
Northeastern Region
152.177
Pelagonia Region
207.463
Polog Region
251.993
Skopje Region
607.480
Southeastern Region
146.592
Southwestern Region
176.120
Vardar Region
136.948

Cities

Veles
47.862
Gradsko
3.165
Demir Kapija
3.677
Kavadartsi
35.323
Lozovo
2.215
Negotino
17.951
Rosoman
3.737
Sveti Nikole
14.997
Čaška
8.021
Berovo
10.643
Vinica
14.222
Delčevo
13.241
Zrnovci
2.025
Karbinci
3.385
Kočani
30.921
Makedonska Kamenica
6.347
Pehčevo
3.892
Probištip
13.129
Češinovo-Obleševo
5.294
Štip
44.375
Vevčani
2.345
Debar
15.467
Debarca
3.582
Kičevo
39.316
Brod
5.771
Ohrid
50.753
Plasnica
4.217
Struga
50.955
Centar Župa
3.714
Bogdanci
7.224
Bosilovo
11.377
Valandovo
10.329
Vasilevo
10.534
Gevgelija
21.246
Dojran
3.040
Konče
2.669
Novo Selo
6.710
Radoviš
23.808
Strumitsa
49.655
Bitola
83.995
Demir Hisar
7.048
Dolneni
13.128
Krivogaštani
5.025
Kruševo
8.310
Mogila
5.211
Novaci
2.571
Prilep
68.032
Resen
14.143
Bogovinje
22.956
Brvenica
13.618
Vrapčište
19.879
Gostivar
59.724
Želino
19.226
Jegunovce
8.822
Mavrovo and Rostusa
5.007
Tearce
17.655
Tetovo
85.106
Kratovo
7.310
Kriva Palanka
17.740
Kumanovo
97.716
Lipkovo
22.601
Rankovce
3.419
Staro Nagoričane
3.391
Aerodrom
77.360
Aračinovo
13.119
Butel
38.015
Gazi Baba
69.172
Gjorče Petrov
44.384
Zelenikovo
3.389
Ilinden
17.301
Karpoš
63.312
Kisela Voda
61.250
Skopje
506.926
Saraj
39.205
Sopište
6.719
Studeničani
22.621
Centar
43.946
Čair
63.351
Čučer Sandevo
9.209
Šuto Orizari
26.065

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