North Macedonia vs Poland: Rural population
North Macedonia
40.1%
in 2024
Poland
39.7%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
96th
Poland rank
99th
Rural population over time
- North Macedonia
- Poland
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 40.1% against 39.7% in Poland, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 55 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 96th and Poland ranks 99th of 214 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 49.8% | 45.1% | 4.7% | North Macedonia |
| 1980s | 44.5% | 40.3% | 4.3% | North Macedonia |
| 1990s | 41.0% | 38.5% | 2.5% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 42.3% | 38.5% | 3.8% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 42.5% | 39.6% | 2.9% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 40.9% | 39.8% | 1.0% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rural population, North Macedonia or Poland?
- North Macedonia, at 40.1% against 39.7% in Poland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rural population between North Macedonia and Poland?
- 0.4%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Poland?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and Poland rank globally for rural population?
- North Macedonia ranks 96th and Poland ranks 99th of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Rural population (% of total population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release