Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Animal populations by NUTS 2 region was 142.72 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
142.72 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
40th
of 47 countries
All-time high
256 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2018
All-time low
142.72 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2025
Years of data
14
2012–2025
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in North Macedonia, 2012–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 142.72 Thousand heads (animals) for animal populations by nuts 2 region in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and down 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal populations by nuts 2 region in North Macedonia peaked at 256 Thousand heads (animals) in 2018 and was at its lowest, 142.72 Thousand heads (animals), in 2025.
That places North Macedonia 40th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 251 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 2013 | 238 Thousand heads (animals) | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 242 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 253 Thousand heads (animals) | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 255 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 255 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 256 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 219 Thousand heads (animals) | -14.5% |
| 2020 | 222 Thousand heads (animals) | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 178 Thousand heads (animals) | -19.8% |
| 2022 | 165 Thousand heads (animals) | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 149 Thousand heads (animals) | -9.7% |
| 2024 | 144 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.4% |
| 2025 | 142.72 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.9% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 142.72 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 883 Thousand heads (animals), 16% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 246.12 Thousand heads (animals) | 219 Thousand heads (animals) | 256 Thousand heads (animals) | 8 |
| 2020s | 166.79 Thousand heads (animals) | 142.72 Thousand heads (animals) | 222 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 37 Estonia 234.2 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 37 Estonia 234.2 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 39 Luxembourg 186.68 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 41 Cyprus 84.48 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 42 Iceland 77 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 43 Montenegro 68.48 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for North Macedonia
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.9708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.21 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 28,904 people (2100)
- Population density 34.22 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1557 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal populations by nuts 2 region in North Macedonia?
- Animal populations by nuts 2 region in North Macedonia was 142.72 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 256 Thousand heads (animals) in 2018.
- What is the lowest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 142.72 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025.
- How does North Macedonia rank for animal populations by nuts 2 region?
- North Macedonia ranks 40th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is animal populations by nuts 2 region rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Animal populations by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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