COUNTRY PROFILENorth Macedonia
North Macedonia's population is 1,820,909 (2025) — the 151st-largest in the world and the 34th-largest in Europe, shrinking by about 3,450 people a year.
1,818,984
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▼ shrinking1,820,909 (World Bank, 2025) + −3,450/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
North Macedonia Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
1,820,909
World rank
#151
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
72.2 / km²
25,220 km² land area
GDP / capita
$10,490
#133 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 4505 people on Earth lives in North Macedonia
Is North Macedonia's Population Declining?
Yes. North Macedonia's population fell by 3,450 people (-0.19%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.4 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
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North Macedonia Demographics
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Population density2025
72.2 people / km²
25,220 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
42.0 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
76.6 years
M 74.5 · F 78.9
Average height2019
176.4 cm (male)
female 160.9 cm
Homicide rate2023
1.5 per 100,000
#67 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
21.8 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
62.9 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.4 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−5,645 people
negative in latest year
North Macedonia in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population1,820,909 people
#151 / 217
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GDP$19.1B
#133 / 186
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Life expectancy76.6 years
#89 / 217
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Average height176.4 cm (male)
#52 / 200
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Cleanest air21.81 µg/m³ PM2.5
#127 / 200
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Safest countries1.5 homicides / 100k
#67 / 196
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Most dangerous1.5 homicides / 100k
#128 / 196
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 886,096Female — 934,810
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is North Macedonia Located?
Albania
Greece
Bulgaria
Serbia
KosovoNorth MacedoniaVSExplore North Macedonia in Every Ranking
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Frequently asked
What is the population of North Macedonia?
North Macedonia's population is 1,820,909 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #151 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in North Macedonia?
1,820,909 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is North Macedonia's population density?
72.2 people per km², based on a land area of 25,220 km².
What is North Macedonia ranked in population worldwide?
#151 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in North Macedonia?
76.6 years on average (2024) — 74.5 for men, 78.9 for women.
What is North Macedonia's GDP?
$19.1B, ranking #133 of 186 economies we track — $10,490 per capita.
Is North Macedonia's population declining?
Yes. North Macedonia's population has been shrinking, falling by 3,450 people (-0.19%) between 2024 and 2025.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
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