Annual change in population in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Annual change in population was -8,436 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in North Macedonia, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded -8,436 people for annual change in population in 2023.
The figure is up 22.4% on the previous year and up 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in North Macedonia peaked at 27,861 people in 1976 and was at its lowest, -25,663 people, in 1993.
That places North Macedonia 217th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 18,711 people | 14,335 people | 24,932 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 21,928 people | 16,568 people | 27,423 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 27,017 people | 26,176 people | 27,861 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,913 people | 9,911 people | 26,519 people | 10 |
| 1990s | -756.2 people | -25,663 people | 14,022 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,251 people | -11,135 people | 9,166 people | 10 |
| 2010s | -16,296 people | -22,087 people | -9,091 people | 10 |
| 2020s | -16,461 people | -25,622 people | -8,436 people | 4 |
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More population data for North Macedonia
- World population growth -1.2% (2100)
- Population density 34.22 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 28,904 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.2% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.4 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.4 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 20,911 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.4 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.47 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.45 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in North Macedonia?
- Annual change in population in North Macedonia was -8,436 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 27,861 people in 1976.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -25,663 people in 1993.
- How does North Macedonia rank for annual change in population?
- North Macedonia ranks 217th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.