Net migration (UNICEF) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Net migration was -5,645 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-5,645
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
45th
of 74 countries
All-time high
181
in 1969
All-time low
-47,273
in 1993
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in North Macedonia, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded -5,645 for net migration in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 75.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in North Macedonia peaked at 181 in 1969 and was at its lowest, -47,273, in 1993.
North Macedonia ranks 45th of 74 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -10,126 | — |
| 1961 | -6,309 | -37.7% |
| 1962 | -13,702 | +117.2% |
| 1963 | -5,759 | -58.0% |
| 1964 | -5,938 | +3.1% |
| 1965 | -5,385 | -9.3% |
| 1966 | -4,176 | -22.5% |
| 1967 | -2,696 | -35.4% |
| 1968 | -1,201 | -55.5% |
| 1969 | 181 | -115.1% |
| 1970 | 60 | -66.9% |
| 1971 | -2,064 | -3540.0% |
| 1972 | -1,834 | -11.1% |
| 1973 | -1,600 | -12.8% |
| 1974 | -1,376 | -14.0% |
| 1975 | -1,147 | -16.6% |
| 1976 | -911 | -20.6% |
| 1977 | -683 | -25.0% |
| 1978 | -462 | -32.4% |
| 1979 | -426 | -7.8% |
| 1980 | -189 | -55.6% |
| 1981 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1982 | -11,716 | — |
| 1983 | -12,884 | +10.0% |
| 1984 | -13,251 | +2.8% |
| 1985 | -13,492 | +1.8% |
| 1986 | -13,589 | +0.7% |
| 1987 | -13,635 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | -13,621 | -0.1% |
| 1989 | -13,528 | -0.7% |
| 1990 | -16,174 | +19.6% |
| 1991 | -45,484 | +181.2% |
| 1992 | -46,509 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | -47,273 | +1.6% |
| 1994 | -21,006 | -55.6% |
| 1995 | -3,603 | -82.8% |
| 1996 | -397 | -89.0% |
| 1997 | -477 | +20.2% |
| 1998 | -589 | +23.5% |
| 1999 | -1,261 | +114.1% |
| 2000 | -2,824 | +123.9% |
| 2001 | -922 | -67.4% |
| 2002 | -2,858 | +210.0% |
| 2003 | -2,880 | +0.8% |
| 2004 | -2,640 | -8.3% |
| 2005 | -2,244 | -15.0% |
| 2006 | -9,632 | +329.2% |
| 2007 | -15,705 | +63.1% |
| 2008 | -17,645 | +12.4% |
| 2009 | -15,455 | -12.4% |
| 2010 | -16,668 | +7.8% |
| 2011 | -17,871 | +7.2% |
| 2012 | -19,083 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | -20,297 | +6.4% |
| 2014 | -22,132 | +9.0% |
| 2015 | -23,010 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | -24,144 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | -24,227 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | -24,878 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | -24,204 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | -23,458 | -3.1% |
| 2021 | -5,483 | -76.6% |
| 2022 | -5,296 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | -5,597 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | -5,728 | +2.3% |
| 2025 | -5,645 | -1.4% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's -5,645 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -6,994, 81% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's -5,645 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 158. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -3540.0% | 60 | -2,064 |
| 2006 | -329.2% | -2,244 | -9,632 |
| 2002 | -210.0% | -922 | -2,858 |
| 1991 | -181.2% | -16,174 | -45,484 |
| 2000 | -123.9% | -1,261 | -2,824 |
| 1962 | -117.2% | -6,309 | -13,702 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -5,511 | -13,702 | 181 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1,044 | -2,064 | 60 | 10 |
| 1980s | -10,590 | -13,635 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | -18,277 | -47,273 | -397 | 10 |
| 2000s | -7,280 | -17,645 | -922 | 10 |
| 2010s | -21,651 | -24,878 | -16,668 | 10 |
| 2020s | -8,534 | -23,458 | -5,296 | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More population data for North Macedonia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,909 Persons (2050)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in North Macedonia?
- Net migration in North Macedonia was -5,645 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 181 in 1969.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -47,273 in 1993.
- How does North Macedonia rank for net migration?
- North Macedonia ranks 45th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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