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North Macedonia — Country Facts & Profile

Македонија

Southeast Europe, Europe

Macedonian

Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia (Македонија), a country in Europe with 1,822,612 inhabitants across 25,713 km². The national currency is the denar (den MKD). The official language is Macedonian.

Essential Facts

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Skopje
Capital
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1,822,612
Population
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25,713 km²
Area (km²)
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9,928 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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71 / km²
Population Density
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den MKD
Currency
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+389
Dial Code
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.mk
TLD
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Europe
Continent

Economic Data

North Macedonia has a GDP per capita of $9,292, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$9,292
GNI per Capita$8,300
Avg. Internet Speed89 Mbps

Climate & Cost

Key indicators for visiting or living in North Macedonia.

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89 Mbps
Avg Internet Speed
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95 / 100
Safety Index

Land & Location

North Macedonia is located in Southeast Europe at coordinates 41.83°N, 22.00°E. It shares borders with 5 countries. Total land area: 25,713 km² (9,928 mi²). Population density: 71 people per km². The highest point is Korab at 2,764 m.

ContinentEurope
Coordinates41.83°N, 22.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointKorab
2,764 m
🏞️ Longest RiverVardar
388 km
TimezonesUTC+01:00

Infrastructure Highlights

Notable infrastructure highlights in North Macedonia, including Arena ”Philip II. of Macedonia / Toše Proeski / Todor” with a capacity of 33,460 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumArena ”Philip II. of Macedonia / Toše Proeski / Todor”
33,460 seats

Crime & Safety

North Macedonia has a safety index of 95 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.

Safety Index95 / 100

Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.

Cities Across North Macedonia

Regional Breakdown

Grad Skopje

10 cities · 752,595 people

Largest: Skopje

Gostivar

4 cities · 79,643 people

Largest: Gostivar

Tetovo

3 cities · 79,570 people

Largest: Tetovo

Kumanovo

1 cities · 75,051 people

Largest: Kumanovo

Prilep

1 cities · 73,814 people

Largest: Prilep

Bitola

1 cities · 69,287 people

Largest: Bitola

Struga

4 cities · 63,251 people

Largest: Struga

Veles

1 cities · 57,873 people

Largest: Veles

Shtip

1 cities · 48,279 people

Largest: Shtip

Centar Zhupa

1 cities · 45,412 people

Largest: Centar Župa

Kichevo

2 cities · 43,341 people

Largest: Kičevo

Ohrid

1 cities · 42,033 people

Largest: Ohrid

Kavadarci

1 cities · 38,799 people

Largest: Kavadarci

Kochani

1 cities · 34,258 people

Largest: Kochani

Strumica

1 cities · 33,825 people

Largest: Strumica

Bogovinje

2 cities · 30,542 people

Largest: Kamenjane

Lipkovo

1 cities · 28,102 people

Largest: Lipkovo

Vrapchishte

2 cities · 26,170 people

Largest: Negotino

Zhelino

1 cities · 25,422 people

Largest: Zelino

Radovish

1 cities · 24,984 people

Largest: Radovis

Tearce

1 cities · 23,096 people

Largest: Tearce

Kriva Palanka

1 cities · 20,820 people

Largest: Kriva Palanka

Gevgelija

1 cities · 20,664 people

Largest: Gevgelija

Negotino

1 cities · 19,515 people

Largest: Negotino

Studenichani

1 cities · 18,219 people

Largest: Studeničani

Vinica

1 cities · 18,218 people

Largest: Vinica

Debar

1 cities · 18,074 people

Largest: Debar

Delchevo

1 cities · 17,415 people

Largest: Delcevo

Resen

1 cities · 16,539 people

Largest: Resen

Ilinden

1 cities · 16,406 people

Largest: Ilinden

Brvenica

1 cities · 16,267 people

Largest: Brvenica

Berovo

1 cities · 13,847 people

Largest: Berovo

Sveti Nikole

1 cities · 13,292 people

Largest: Sveti Nikole

Arachinovo

1 cities · 12,800 people

Largest: Арачиново

Probishtip

1 cities · 12,702 people

Largest: Probishtip

Bosilovo

1 cities · 12,447 people

Largest: Bosilovo

Vasilevo

1 cities · 12,382 people

Largest: Vasilevo

Novo Selo

1 cities · 11,818 people

Largest: Novo Selo

Dolneni

1 cities · 11,534 people

Largest: Dolneni

Kratovo

1 cities · 10,288 people

Largest: Kratovo

Sopište

1 cities · 9,460 people

Largest: Sopište

Mavrovo and Rostuša

1 cities · 9,147 people

Largest: Rostusa

Chucher Sandevo

1 cities · 8,646 people

Largest: Chucher-Sandevo

Bogdanci

1 cities · 8,636 people

Largest: Bogdanci

Petrovec

1 cities · 8,298 people

Largest: Петровец

Makedonska Kamenica

1 cities · 8,114 people

Largest: Makedonska Kamenica

Jegunovce

1 cities · 7,313 people

Largest: Jegunovce

Krivogashtani

1 cities · 5,899 people

Largest: Krivogashtani

Makedonski Brod

1 cities · 5,607 people

Largest: Makedonski Brod

Krushevo

1 cities · 5,211 people

Largest: Krusevo

Plasnica

1 cities · 4,574 people

Largest: Plasnica

Demir Kapija

1 cities · 4,451 people

Largest: Demir Kapija

Mogila

1 cities · 4,392 people

Largest: Mogila

Staro Nagorichane

1 cities · 4,112 people

Largest: Старо Нагоричане

Rosoman

1 cities · 4,106 people

Largest: Rosoman

Rankovce

1 cities · 4,071 people

Largest: Rankovce

Zelenikovo

1 cities · 4,020 people

Largest: Zelenikovo

Karbinci

1 cities · 3,900 people

Largest: Karbinci

Valandovo

1 cities · 3,798 people

Largest: Valandovo

Gradsko

1 cities · 3,737 people

Largest: Gradsko

Konche

1 cities · 3,475 people

Largest: Konče

Dojran

1 cities · 3,348 people

Largest: Star Dojran

Zrnovci

1 cities · 3,236 people

Largest: Zrnovci

Chashka

1 cities · 2,878 people

Largest: Čaška

Lozovo

1 cities · 2,836 people

Largest: Lozovo

Debarca

1 cities · 2,804 people

Largest: Belčišta

Pehchevo

1 cities · 2,440 people

Largest: Pehčevo

Vevchani

1 cities · 2,429 people

Largest: Vevčani

Novaci

1 cities · 2,357 people

Largest: Novaci

Demir Hisar

1 cities · 2,283 people

Largest: Demir Hisar

Frequently Asked Questions about North Macedonia

What is the capital of North Macedonia?
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.
What is the population of North Macedonia?
North Macedonia has a population of approximately 1,822,612 people.
What continent is North Macedonia in?
North Macedonia is located in Europe, in the Southeast Europe subregion.
Where is North Macedonia located?
North Macedonia is located in Southeast Europe, Europe, at coordinates 41.8°N, 22.0°E.
What currency does North Macedonia use?
North Macedonia uses the denar (den MKD).
What is the capital and currency of North Macedonia?
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje and the currency is the denar (MKD).
What language is spoken in North Macedonia?
The official language of North Macedonia is Macedonian.
What is the area of North Macedonia?
North Macedonia covers a total area of 25,713 km² (9,928 square miles).
How large is North Macedonia in square miles?
North Macedonia has a total area of approximately 9,928 square miles (25,713 km²).
What is the population density of North Macedonia?
North Macedonia has a population density of approximately 71 people per km².
Is North Macedonia an independent country?
Yes, North Macedonia is a fully independent and sovereign country.
How many countries does North Macedonia border?
North Macedonia shares land borders with 5 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of North Macedonia?
The GDP per capita of North Macedonia is approximately $9,292.
Is North Macedonia safe to visit?
North Macedonia is considered very safe, with a safety index of 95 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
What countries border North Macedonia?
North Macedonia shares land borders with: Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Serbia.
What is the country calling code for North Macedonia?
The international calling code for North Macedonia is +389. To call North Macedonia from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +389 and the local number.
What time zone is North Macedonia in?
North Macedonia operates on the UTC+01:00 time zone.
What is the highest point in North Macedonia?
The highest point in North Macedonia is Korab at 2,764 m (9,068 ft) above sea level.
What is the GNI per capita of North Macedonia?
The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of North Macedonia is approximately $8,300 (World Bank data).
How fast is the internet in North Macedonia?
The average internet speed in North Macedonia is 89 Mbps, which is considered fast by global standards.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)

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