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🇲🇰 North Macedonia
Population: 1,820,909 in 2025 for North Macedonia (Europe), position 149 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – North Macedonia: $10,490 /inh. (2025), ranking 101 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.5 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 12.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 4.1 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – North Macedonia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Legal protection of women against violence (1/186).
Weaknesses – North Macedonia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Tobacco use (161/165), Tobacco use among women (160/165), Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) (164/184).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: North Macedonia has $10,490 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: North Macedonia has 12.3 %, above the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): North Macedonia has 4.1 %, above the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: North Macedonia has 3.5 %, above the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 3.7 % | 2025 | 59 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $5,996 /inh. | 2021 | 77 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $28,029 /inh. | 2025 | 86 of 201 |
| GDP growth | 3.5 % | 2025 | 98 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $9,490 /inh. | 2025 | 98 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $10,490 /inh. | 2025 | 101 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $51B | 2025 | 135 of 201 |
| GDP | $19.1B | 2025 | 138 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.1 % | 2021 | 154 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 60.5 % | 2024 | 78 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 54.66 LCU/$ | 2025 | 79 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 5.4 % | 2025 | 110 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | 0.8 % | 2025 | 119 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 4.1 % | 2025 | 135 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 4.6 % | 2025 | 140 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 30.6 % | 2025 | 17 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 60.9 % | 2025 | 88 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 8.5 % | 2025 | 115 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 16.6 % | 2025 | 137 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 51.9 % | 2025 | 153 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 45.6 % | 2025 | 157 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 12.3 % | 2025 | 163 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 28.8 % | 2025 | 164 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 73.4 % | 2025 | 31 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 133 % | 2025 | 35 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 59.6 % | 2025 | 41 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 6.4 % | 2024 | 90 of 185 |
| Services exports | $3.5B | 2025 | 107 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $9.1B | 2025 | 108 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -4.3 % | 2025 | 136 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3.5 % | 2025 | 62 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 2.8 % | 2023 | 67 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 2.4 % | 2025 | 96 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $675.8M | 2025 | 114 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $253M | 2020 | 125 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 118,000 arr. | 2020 | 169 of 202 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government spending | 33.4 % | 2023 | 47 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 18.8 % | 2024 | 60 of 161 |
| Military spending | 2 % | 2025 | 74 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.4 % | 2024 | 83 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 16.4 % | 2025 | 95 of 187 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 17.3 % | 2024 | 113 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -4.3 % | 2024 | 120 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 56.3 % | 2025 | 64 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4.6 months | 2025 | 84 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $5.8B | 2025 | 102 of 180 |
| External debt | 81.2 % | 2024 | 104 of 121 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross capital formation | 31.7 % | 2025 | 24 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 14.3 % | 2025 | 52 of 201 |
| Gross savings | 27.5 % | 2025 | 56 of 178 |
| Household final consumption | 65.6 % | 2025 | 87 of 189 |
| Industry (including construction) | 24.1 % | 2025 | 95 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 % | 2025 | 104 of 203 |
| Services | 57 % | 2025 | 109 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 107.6 per 100 girls | 2024 | 13 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 18.5 % | 2025 | 43 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.3 % | 2025 | 47 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 40.3 yrs | 2023 | 52 of 226 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 99.8 % | 2019 | 56 of 178 |
| Adults with an official ID | 93.2 % | 2024 | 84 of 145 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64.9 % | 2025 | 97 of 213 |
| Urban population | 62.9 % | 2025 | 114 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 54 per 100 | 2025 | 117 of 213 |
| Population | 1,820,909 inhab. | 2025 | 149 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 16.5 % | 2025 | 156 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 94.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 167 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.7 % | 2025 | 167 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under-5 mortality | 2.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 17 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 2.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 19 of 194 |
| Death rate | 11.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 24 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 5.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 27 of 188 |
| Suicide rate | 5.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 43 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 2.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 45 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 8.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 48 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 66.5 yrs | 2023 | 55 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 74.5 yrs | 2024 | 80 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.6 yrs | 2024 | 87 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 78.9 yrs | 2024 | 101 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 8.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 171 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.4 children/woman | 2024 | 173 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.19 % | 2025 | 186 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Hospital beds | 4.7 per 1,000 | 2021 | 30 of 190 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99 % | 2024 | 54 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 11 per 100,000 | 2024 | 61 of 206 |
| Physicians | 2.94 per 1,000 | 2022 | 64 of 193 |
| Nurses and midwives | 5.52 per 1,000 | 2022 | 70 of 196 |
| Health expenditure | 7.4 % | 2023 | 75 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 98.2 % | 2024 | 94 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0.1 % | 2024 | 103 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 39.6 % | 2023 | 135 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 73 % | 2024 | 158 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average height of men | 178.3 cm | 2014 | 24 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 39 of 190 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 7.4 % | 2024 | 72 of 207 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 6.2 L/person | 2024 | 80 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 159.8 cm | 2014 | 85 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 95 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 25.9 % | 2024 | 100 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 26.8 % | 2024 | 120 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 43.4 % | 2024 | 139 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 27.5 % | 2024 | 147 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 35.7 % | 2024 | 160 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 39.6 % | 2024 | 161 of 165 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importance of religion in life | 82.2 % | 2022 | 50 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 34.7 % | 2020 | 53 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 40.1 % | 2022 | 57 of 112 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.59 | 2003 | 67 of 204 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.5 | 2003 | 74 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.5 | 2003 | 85 of 205 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 8.3 % | 2024 | 89 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 64.7 % | 2020 | 100 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 117 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.5 % | 2020 | 141 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 173 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 33.5 | 2019 | 65 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 3.9 % | 2019 | 96 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.8 % | 2019 | 123 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 22.9 % | 2019 | 146 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 41.6 ° | 2026 | 51 of 232 |
| Length of land borders | 838 km | 2026 | 124 of 230 |
| Population density | 72.3 inh./km² | 2024 | 131 of 212 |
| Land area | 25,220 km² | 2024 | 144 of 212 |
| Total area | 25,713 km² | 2024 | 145 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 50 m | 2026 | 32 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 741 m | 2026 | 46 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,764 m | 2026 | 82 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 2,948 m³/inh. | 2022 | 85 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 619 mm | 2022 | 128 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 29 % | 2025 | 41 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 49.2 % | 2024 | 62 of 207 |
| Arable land | 16.2 % | 2024 | 68 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 40.8 % | 2024 | 77 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.7 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.35 | 2025 | 70 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.37 | 2025 | 77 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.56 | 2025 | 77 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.37 | 2025 | 84 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.75 | 2025 | 86 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.54 | 2025 | 122 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private civil liberties index | 0.81 | 2025 | 79 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.79 | 2025 | 80 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.82 | 2025 | 80 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.97 | 2025 | 82 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.66 | 2025 | 82 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.77 | 2025 | 84 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.75 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.75 | 2025 | 86 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.66 | 2025 | 98 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.45 | 2025 | 58 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.38 | 2025 | 87 of 205 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 40 pts | 2024 | 88 of 179 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.2 | 2025 | 90 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.19 | 2025 | 93 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.14 | 2025 | 109 of 205 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.46 | 2025 | 110 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.37 | 2025 | 113 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.3 | 2025 | 116 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.75 | 2025 | 129 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.55 | 2025 | 151 of 173 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 39.2 % | 2025 | 33 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 15.8 % | 2025 | 120 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,945 | 2025 | 141 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | Four areas covered | 2025 | 11 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 83.5 /100 | 2025 | 41 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 79.3 /100 | 2025 | 54 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 90 /100 | 2025 | 54 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 75 /100 | 2025 | 59 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 78.5 /100 | 2025 | 72 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 148 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 10.1 pts | 2025 | 47 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 66 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 100 % | 2021 | 1 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 6 of 192 |
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 12 wks | 2026 | 18 of 61 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 10.3 % | 2019 | 34 of 150 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 12.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 71 of 213 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 14 % | 2019 | 166 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 49 % | 2013 | 27 of 99 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,632 | 2026 | 29 of 168 |
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 9.2 % | 2019 | 30 of 64 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 62 yrs | 2026 | 39 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 64 yrs | 2026 | 44 of 78 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $659 | 2025 | 47 of 168 |
| Trade union membership rate | 16.7 % | 2019 | 69 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.4 /10 | 2024 | 77 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 50.5 % | 2022 | 111 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 7.5 % | 2019 | 40 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 8 yrs | 2026 | 42 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 13 yrs | 2025 | 17 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia has about 1,820,909 inhabitants (2025), ranking 149 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of North Macedonia?
GDP per capita is $10,490 /inh. (2025): North Macedonia ranks 101 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in North Macedonia?
Annual inflation is 4.1 % (2025); North Macedonia ranks 135 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in North Macedonia?
The unemployment rate is 12.3 % (2025); North Macedonia ranks 163 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does North Macedonia stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: North Macedonia has $10,490 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on North Macedonia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.