Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity was 51.5% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
51.5%
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
8th
of 43 countries
All-time high
69.6%
in 2016
All-time low
42.2%
in 2021
Years of data
10
2015–2024

Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in North Macedonia, 2015–2024

02040602015201920242015: 62 Percentage2016: 69.6 Percentage2017: 68 Percentage2018: 66.3 Percentage2019: 64.3 Percentage2020: 43.8 Percentage2021: 42.2 Percentage2022: 64.3 Percentage2023: 52.4 Percentage2024: 51.5 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2024, severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in North Macedonia stood at 51.5%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 16.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in North Macedonia peaked at 69.6% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 42.2%, in 2021.

That places North Macedonia 8th out of 43 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity of the household in North Macedonia, 2015 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2015 62.0%
2016 69.6% +12.3%
2017 68.0% -2.3%
2018 66.3% -2.5%
2019 64.3% -3.0%
2020 43.8% -31.9%
2021 42.2% -3.7%
2022 64.3% +52.4%
2023 52.4% -18.5%
2024 51.5% -1.7%

North Macedonia compared with similar countries

  • North Macedonia's 51.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.3%, 1.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 66.0% 62.0% 69.6% 5
2020s 50.8% 42.2% 64.3% 5

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 6 Hungary 60.3% compare
  2. 7 Greece 57.0% compare
  3. 9 Ireland 46.1% compare
  4. 10 Luxembourg 40.1% compare
  5. 11 France 39.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in North Macedonia?
Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in North Macedonia was 51.5% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 69.6% in 2016.
What is the lowest severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 42.2% in 2021.
How does North Macedonia rank for severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity?
North Macedonia ranks 8th out of 43 countries with data for 2024.
Is severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity of the household. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity of the household
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 478 data points, 2015–2025
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