GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) was 2.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP growth in North Macedonia, 1991–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp growth in North Macedonia is 2.8%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 33.0% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp growth in North Macedonia peaked at 6.5% in 2007 and was at its lowest, -7.5%, in 1993.
That places North Macedonia 125th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | annual % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -6.2% | — |
| 1992 | -6.6% | +6.4% |
| 1993 | -7.5% | +13.8% |
| 1994 | -1.8% | -76.5% |
| 1995 | -1.1% | -36.6% |
| 1996 | 1.2% | -206.3% |
| 1997 | 1.4% | +21.5% |
| 1998 | 3.4% | +134.6% |
| 1999 | 4.3% | +28.4% |
| 2000 | 4.5% | +4.8% |
| 2001 | -3.1% | -167.4% |
| 2002 | 1.5% | -148.7% |
| 2003 | 2.2% | +48.8% |
| 2004 | 4.7% | +110.3% |
| 2005 | 4.7% | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 5.1% | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 6.5% | +26.0% |
| 2008 | 5.5% | -15.5% |
| 2009 | -0.4% | -106.6% |
| 2010 | 3.4% | -1036.6% |
| 2011 | 2.3% | -30.3% |
| 2012 | -0.5% | -119.5% |
| 2013 | 2.9% | -741.3% |
| 2014 | 3.6% | +24.1% |
| 2015 | 3.9% | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 2.8% | -26.1% |
| 2017 | 1.1% | -62.0% |
| 2018 | 2.9% | +166.3% |
| 2019 | 3.9% | +35.8% |
| 2020 | -4.7% | -219.9% |
| 2021 | 4.5% | -196.2% |
| 2022 | 2.8% | -38.8% |
| 2023 | 2.1% | -24.9% |
| 2024 | 2.8% | +33.0% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 2.8% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.3%, 82% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 2.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.3%, 1.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in North Macedonia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +1036.6% | -0.4% | 3.4% |
| 2013 | +741.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.4% | -7.5% | 4.3% | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.1% | -3.1% | 6.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.6% | -0.5% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.5% | -4.7% | 4.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More population data for North Macedonia
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.9708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,909 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1557 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.25 (2100)
- Population density 34.22 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 28,904 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp growth in North Macedonia?
- Gdp growth in North Macedonia was 2.8% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp growth recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.5% in 2007.
- What is the lowest gdp growth recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.5% in 1993.
- How does North Macedonia rank for gdp growth?
- North Macedonia ranks 125th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp growth rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release