Total number of international immigrants in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Total number of international immigrants was 150,902 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in North Macedonia, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in North Macedonia is 150,902 immigrants, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in North Macedonia peaked at 150,902 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 95,142 immigrants, in 1990.
That places North Macedonia 126th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 95,142 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 109,343 immigrants | +14.9% |
| 2000 | 125,665 immigrants | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 127,667 immigrants | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 129,701 immigrants | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 130,730 immigrants | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 131,311 immigrants | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 150,902 immigrants | +14.9% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 150,902 immigrants is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522 immigrants, 82% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 150,902 immigrants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370 immigrants, 35% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 102,242 immigrants | 95,142 immigrants | 109,343 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 126,666 immigrants | 125,665 immigrants | 127,667 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 130,216 immigrants | 129,701 immigrants | 130,730 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 141,106 immigrants | 131,311 immigrants | 150,902 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
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 total number of international immigrants in North Macedonia?
- Total number of international immigrants in North Macedonia was 150,902 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 150,902 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 95,142 immigrants in 1990.
- How does North Macedonia rank for total number of international immigrants?
- North Macedonia ranks 126th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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