Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.4925 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in North Macedonia, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in North Macedonia is -0.4925 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and up 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in North Macedonia peaked at 1.7 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -1.5 % change on previous year, in 2021.
North Macedonia ranks 202nd of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1973 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1975 | 1.54 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1976 | 1.56 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1979 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1980 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1982 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1983 | 0.7145 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 1984 | 0.5942 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 1985 | 0.5606 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 0.5311 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 0.5016 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1988 | 0.5281 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 0.5116 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 0.4573 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 1991 | 0.3252 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 1992 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -428.6% |
| 1993 | -1.22 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 1994 | -1.31 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1995 | -0.0948 % change on previous year | -92.8% |
| 1996 | 0.6843 % change on previous year | -821.8% |
| 1997 | 0.7186 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 0.5936 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 1999 | 0.5729 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 0.46 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 2001 | 0.435 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 0.4448 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 0.3472 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 2004 | 0.3205 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 0.1765 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 2006 | 0.1326 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 2007 | -0.1875 % change on previous year | -241.3% |
| 2008 | -0.5078 % change on previous year | +170.9% |
| 2009 | -0.562 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 2010 | -0.4261 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2011 | -0.4567 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2012 | -0.6219 % change on previous year | +36.2% |
| 2013 | -0.6676 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2014 | -0.7147 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2015 | -0.8205 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 2016 | -0.9283 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 2017 | -1 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2018 | -1.08 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 2019 | -1.1 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2020 | -1.2 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 2021 | -1.5 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 2022 | -0.7245 % change on previous year | -51.8% |
| 2023 | -0.4495 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 2024 | -0.4673 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2025 | -0.4925 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.54 % change on previous year | 1.43 % change on previous year | 1.7 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.8043 % change on previous year | 0.5016 % change on previous year | 1.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.0338 % change on previous year | -1.31 % change on previous year | 0.7186 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1059 % change on previous year | -0.562 % change on previous year | 0.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.7817 % change on previous year | -1.1 % change on previous year | -0.4261 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.806 % change on previous year | -1.5 % change on previous year | -0.4495 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 204 Russia -0.531 % change on previous year compare
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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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in North Macedonia?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in North Macedonia was -0.4925 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.7 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.5 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does North Macedonia rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- North Macedonia ranks 202nd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.