Net migration metrics in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Net migration metrics was -5,597 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-5,597
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
170th
of 236 countries
All-time high
181
in 1969
All-time low
-47,273
in 1993
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in North Macedonia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded -5,597 for net migration metrics in 2023.
The figure is down 5.7% on the previous year and up 72.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in North Macedonia peaked at 181 in 1969 and was at its lowest, -47,273, in 1993.
North Macedonia ranks 170th of 236 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 metrics in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | -11,390 | — |
| 1955 | -11,281 | -1.0% |
| 1956 | -11,445 | +1.5% |
| 1957 | -11,598 | +1.3% |
| 1958 | -11,603 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | -11,457 | -1.3% |
| 1960 | -10,126 | -11.6% |
| 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% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's -5,597 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817, 2.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's -5,597 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -6,877 | -11,603 | 0 | 10 |
| 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 | -9,958 | -23,458 | -5,296 | 4 |
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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 net migration metrics in North Macedonia?
- Net migration metrics in North Macedonia was -5,597 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 181 in 1969.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -47,273 in 1993.
- How does North Macedonia rank for net migration metrics?
- North Macedonia ranks 170th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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