Total fertility rate (UNICEF) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Total fertility rate was 1.44 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
1.44
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
47th
of 74 countries
All-time high
2.23
in 1994
All-time low
1.31
in 2020
Years of data
31
1994–2024
Total fertility rate in North Macedonia, 1994–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 1.44 for total fertility rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fertility rate in North Macedonia peaked at 2.23 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 1.31, in 2020.
North Macedonia ranks 47th of 74 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
Total fertility rate in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2.23 | — |
| 1995 | 2.13 | -4.6% |
| 1996 | 2.07 | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 1.93 | -6.8% |
| 1998 | 1.9 | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 1.76 | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 1.88 | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 1.73 | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 1.8 | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 1.77 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 1.52 | -13.9% |
| 2005 | 1.46 | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 1.46 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 1.46 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.47 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 1.52 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 1.56 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 1.46 | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 1.51 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 1.49 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 1.52 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 1.5 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 1.5 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 1.43 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 1.42 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 1.34 | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 1.31 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 1.44 | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 1.58 | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 1.49 | -6.2% |
| 2024 | 1.44 | -2.9% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 1.44 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.69, 85% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 1.44 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.44, 100% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | 1.76 | 2.23 | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.61 | 1.46 | 1.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.47 | 1.34 | 1.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.45 | 1.31 | 1.58 | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More population data for North Macedonia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,909 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.9708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 28,904 people (2100)
- Population density 34.22 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total fertility rate in North Macedonia?
- Total fertility rate in North Macedonia was 1.44 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total fertility rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.23 in 1994.
- What is the lowest total fertility rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.31 in 2020.
- How does North Macedonia rank for total fertility rate?
- North Macedonia ranks 47th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total fertility rate rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total fertility rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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