Migrant populations in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Migrant populations was 150,902 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
150,902
World rank
126th
of 228 countries
All-time high
150,902
in 2024
All-time low
95,142
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in North Macedonia, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations in North Macedonia stood at 150,902. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in North Macedonia peaked at 150,902 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 95,142, in 1990.
That places North Macedonia 126th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 95,142 | — |
| 1995 | 109,343 | +14.9% |
| 2000 | 125,665 | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 127,667 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 129,701 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 130,730 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 131,311 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 150,902 | +14.9% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 150,902 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 82% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 150,902 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 35% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 102,242 | 95,142 | 109,343 | 2 |
| 2000s | 126,666 | 125,665 | 127,667 | 2 |
| 2010s | 130,216 | 129,701 | 130,730 | 2 |
| 2020s | 141,106 | 131,311 | 150,902 | 2 |
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 migrant populations in North Macedonia?
- Migrant populations in North Macedonia was 150,902 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 150,902 in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 95,142 in 1990.
- How does North Macedonia rank for migrant populations?
- North Macedonia ranks 126th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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