North Macedonia

North Macedonia Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of North Macedonia
Common NameNorth Macedonia – /ˈnoɹθ ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/
NationalityMacedonian(s) – noun, Macedonian – adjective
IndependenceReferendum by registered voters endorsed independence from Yugoslavia in 1991
Administrative Divisions80 municipalities and 1 city
Total Population2.1 million (#149) with 59.5% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasSkopje (capital city)
Major LanguagesMacedonian (official), Albanian (official)
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access83% of total population
CurrencyMacedonian Denars (MKD)
Real GDP (PPP)$35.2 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$17,100 (#101) – 2022 estimate
Total Area25,713 sq km / 9,928 sq mi (#149) with 1.1% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Southern Europe
Bordering CountriesAlbania, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Serbia
Bordering Water BodiesNone

National Anthem: “Denes nad Makedonija” (Today Over Macedonia)