Students in tertiary: % of corresponding age population in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Students in tertiary: % of corresponding age population was 3.8 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age in North Macedonia, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age in North Macedonia stood at 3.8.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 40.7% on the previous year and down 71.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age in North Macedonia peaked at 36.7 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.7, in 2023.
North Macedonia ranks 34th of 47 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.
Students in tertiary: % of corresponding age population in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11.6 | — |
| 2014 | 13.2 | +13.8% |
| 2015 | 13.7 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 13.5 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 13.7 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 13.8 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 36.7 | +165.9% |
| 2020 | 12.6 | -65.7% |
| 2021 | 3.7 | -70.6% |
| 2022 | 3 | -18.9% |
| 2023 | 2.7 | -10.0% |
| 2024 | 3.8 | +40.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.6 | 11.6 | 36.7 | 7 |
| 2020s | 5.16 | 2.7 | 12.6 | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More population data for North Macedonia
- Population on 1 January by age group, sex and NUTS 2 region 1.82 million (2025)
- Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region 1.82 million (2025)
- Animal populations by NUTS 2 region 142.72 (2025)
- Live births (total) by NUTS 3 region 16,061 (2024)
- Population density by NUTS 3 region 73.3 (2024)
- Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 1.82 million (2025)
- Live births by mother's age and NUTS 2 region 16,061 (2024)
- Fertility rates by age and NUTS 2 region 1.44 (2024)
- Population in private households by educational attainment level and 1,393 (2025)
- Population in private households by educational attainment level and 9.5 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age in North Macedonia?
- Students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age in North Macedonia was 3.8 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 36.7 in 2019.
- What is the lowest students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.7 in 2023.
- How does North Macedonia rank for students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age?
- North Macedonia ranks 34th out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
- Is students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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