Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) was 974.64 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
974.64 thousands
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
150th
of 233 countries
All-time high
1,107 thousands
in 2010
All-time low
669.28 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 25-64 years in North Macedonia, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 25-64 years in North Macedonia is 974.64 thousands, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years in North Macedonia peaked at 1,107 thousands in 2010 and was at its lowest, 669.28 thousands, in 1970.
That places North Macedonia 150th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 669.28 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 683.16 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1972 | 697.99 thousands | +2.2% |
| 1973 | 715.4 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 736.95 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 756.46 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1976 | 776.75 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 797.7 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 819.86 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 842.04 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 866.04 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 889.9 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 913.8 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 930.14 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 945.52 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 960.33 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 973.09 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 982.6 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 990.04 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 998.35 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 1,005 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 1,011 thousands | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 1,006 thousands | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 999.59 thousands | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 991.78 thousands | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 990.13 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 997.67 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 1,007 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 1,016 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 1,025 thousands | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 1,036 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 1,047 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 1,058 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 1,067 thousands | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 1,076 thousands | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 1,086 thousands | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 1,097 thousands | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 1,103 thousands | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 1,105 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 1,106 thousands | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 1,107 thousands | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 1,107 thousands | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 1,105 thousands | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 1,099 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 1,091 thousands | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 1,084 thousands | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 1,076 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 1,068 thousands | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,056 thousands | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 1,044 thousands | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 1,029 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 1,012 thousands | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 1,002 thousands | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 993.67 thousands | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 983.91 thousands | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 974.64 thousands | -0.9% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 974.64 thousands is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,446 thousands, 28% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 974.64 thousands is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,206 thousands, 30% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 749.56 thousands | 669.28 thousands | 842.04 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 944.98 thousands | 866.04 thousands | 998.35 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,005 thousands | 990.13 thousands | 1,025 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,078 thousands | 1,036 thousands | 1,106 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,084 thousands | 1,044 thousands | 1,107 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 999.05 thousands | 974.64 thousands | 1,029 thousands | 6 |
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)
- World population growth -1.2% (2100)
- Population density 34.22 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 28,904 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years in North Macedonia?
- Population aged 25-64 years in North Macedonia was 974.64 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,107 thousands in 2010.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 669.28 thousands in 1970.
- How does North Macedonia rank for population aged 25-64 years?
- North Macedonia ranks 150th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release