Refugees by country of origin in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Refugees by country of origin was 2,013 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in North Macedonia, 1993–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, refugees by country of origin in North Macedonia stood at 2,013 people.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in North Macedonia peaked at 13,039 people in 1996 and was at its lowest, 346 people, in 1994.
That places North Macedonia 93rd out of 204 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees by country of origin in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1,895 people | — |
| 1994 | 346 people | -81.7% |
| 1995 | 12,881 people | +3622.8% |
| 1996 | 13,039 people | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 12,742 people | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 1,934 people | -84.8% |
| 1999 | 2,091 people | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 2,175 people | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 12,192 people | +460.6% |
| 2002 | 8,102 people | -33.5% |
| 2003 | 5,981 people | -26.2% |
| 2004 | 5,106 people | -14.6% |
| 2005 | 8,603 people | +68.5% |
| 2006 | 7,937 people | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 8,072 people | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 7,513 people | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 7,921 people | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 7,880 people | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 7,677 people | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 7,582 people | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 1,622 people | -78.6% |
| 2014 | 1,752 people | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 1,769 people | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 1,730 people | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 1,653 people | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 1,721 people | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 1,784 people | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 1,576 people | -11.7% |
| 2021 | 1,842 people | +16.9% |
| 2022 | 1,862 people | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 1,938 people | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 2,013 people | +3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,418 people | 346 people | 13,039 people | 7 |
| 2000s | 7,360 people | 2,175 people | 12,192 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,517 people | 1,622 people | 7,880 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,846 people | 1,576 people | 2,013 people | 5 |
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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)
- 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 refugees by country of origin in North Macedonia?
- Refugees by country of origin in North Macedonia was 2,013 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 13,039 people in 1996.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 346 people in 1994.
- How does North Macedonia rank for refugees by country of origin?
- North Macedonia ranks 93rd out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.