Estonia vs North Macedonia: Urban and rural population
Estonia
950,652
in 2025
North Macedonia
1.14 million
in 2025
Estonia rank
154th
North Macedonia rank
151st
Urban and rural population over time
- Estonia
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 1.14 million against 950,652 in Estonia, a difference of 190,058.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.2 times Estonia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 76 shared years of data; in 1950 it was Estonia ahead.
Estonia ranks 154th and North Macedonia ranks 151st of 236 countries.
Across the 8 decades both report, Estonia averaged higher in 3 and North Macedonia in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 610,841 | 376,736 | 234,106 | Estonia |
| 1960s | 793,837 | 616,096 | 177,741 | Estonia |
| 1970s | 955,440 | 903,201 | 52,239 | Estonia |
| 1980s | 1.08 million | 1.11 million | 30,847 | North Macedonia |
| 1990s | 1.02 million | 1.20 million | 171,958 | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 919,026 | 1.20 million | 284,534 | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 904,989 | 1.17 million | 266,813 | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 949,047 | 1.14 million | 192,358 | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher urban and rural population, Estonia or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 1.14 million against 950,652 in Estonia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in urban and rural population between Estonia and North Macedonia?
- 190,058, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and North Macedonia?
- 76 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2025.
- How do Estonia and North Macedonia rank globally for urban and rural population?
- Estonia ranks 154th and North Macedonia ranks 151st of 236 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Urban and rural population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.