Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum was 20,822 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in North Macedonia, 1992–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, refugee population by country or territory of asylum in North Macedonia stood at 20,822.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 2,887.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum in North Macedonia peaked at 32,000 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 191, in 2003.
That places North Macedonia 82nd out of 183 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 32,000 | — |
| 1993 | 31,452 | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 14,891 | -52.7% |
| 1995 | 9,048 | -39.2% |
| 1996 | 5,089 | -43.8% |
| 1997 | 3,500 | -31.2% |
| 1998 | 1,700 | -51.4% |
| 1999 | 21,200 | +1147.1% |
| 2000 | 9,048 | -57.3% |
| 2001 | 4,362 | -51.8% |
| 2002 | 2,815 | -35.5% |
| 2003 | 191 | -93.2% |
| 2004 | 1,003 | +425.1% |
| 2005 | 1,273 | +26.9% |
| 2006 | 1,239 | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 1,234 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 1,671 | +35.4% |
| 2009 | 1,541 | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 1,397 | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 1,129 | -19.2% |
| 2012 | 1,076 | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 980 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 880 | -10.2% |
| 2015 | 697 | -20.8% |
| 2016 | 634 | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 414 | -34.7% |
| 2018 | 413 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 354 | -14.3% |
| 2020 | 303 | -14.4% |
| 2021 | 292 | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 7,065 | +2319.5% |
| 2023 | 18,898 | +167.5% |
| 2024 | 20,911 | +10.7% |
| 2025 | 20,822 | -0.4% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 20,822 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,499, 4.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 20,822 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 70,349, 30% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +2319.5% | 292 | 7,065 |
| 1999 | +1147.1% | 1,700 | 21,200 |
| 2004 | +425.1% | 191 | 1,003 |
| 2023 | +167.5% | 7,065 | 18,898 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,860 | 1,700 | 32,000 | 8 |
| 2000s | 2,438 | 191 | 9,048 | 10 |
| 2010s | 797.4 | 354 | 1,397 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,382 | 292 | 20,911 | 6 |
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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 refugee population by country or territory of asylum in North Macedonia?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in North Macedonia was 20,822 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 32,000 in 1992.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 191 in 2003.
- How does North Macedonia rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum?
- North Macedonia ranks 82nd out of 183 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,887.4%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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