North Macedonia
Country statistics · 1990–present
North Macedonia at a Glance
North Macedonia is home to 1.8 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $14,621, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 76.6 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 1.8 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 8.8 and a death rate of 11.1 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -2.3 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -4,196 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
North Macedonia is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $26 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $14,621 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.0% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 11.2% (2029 IMF projection), indicating elevated unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 76.6 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $639 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 96.1% (2002), reflecting high literacy rates. 93.1% of the population use the internet (2025), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 80.8% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.