Official national school-enrolment release published 7 April 2025.
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Education in North Macedonia
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North Macedonia's State Statistical Office counted 180,627 students in regular primary and lower-secondary schools and 67,143 students in regular upper-secondary schools at the start of 2024/25. North Macedonia's current school evidence comes directly from the national statistics office and uses one school-year reference.
North Macedonia education snapshot
North Macedonia's current school evidence comes directly from the national statistics office and uses one school-year reference.
Primary + lower students
180,627
Upper-secondary students
67,143
Primary/lower change
-0.8%
Upper-secondary change
-0.2%
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How the education pathway works
The stage map reflects the way the national release groups primary and lower-secondary schooling while reporting upper secondary separately.
| Stage | When | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Primary education | Primary | Primary schooling forms the first part of the compulsory school pathway. |
| Lower-secondary education | Lower secondary | Lower-secondary schooling is grouped with primary in the headline statistical release. |
| General and vocational routes | Upper secondary | Upper-secondary schools are reported separately by the State Statistical Office. |
| Universities and other institutions | Higher education | Higher education follows completion of secondary study or equivalent routes. |
Key evidence
The two student counts are population totals for regular schools, whereas the two negative percentages are year-on-year changes.
| Indicator or rule | Value | Reference | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary + lower students | 180,627 | 2024/25 | Regular schools |
| Upper-secondary students | 67,143 | 2024/25 | Regular schools |
| Primary/lower change | -0.8% | 2024/25 | Vs previous year |
| Upper-secondary change | -0.2% | 2024/25 | Vs previous year |
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How to read the North Macedonia evidence
The change rates should not be added to or compared as if they were enrolment shares.
The current MAKSTAT database is listed for higher-education continuity, but no unseen higher-education total is promoted into the cards.
Frequently asked questions
How many students were in regular primary and lower-secondary schools in 2024/25?
The State Statistical Office reports 180,627 students.
How many students were in regular upper-secondary schools?
The 2024/25 count is 67,143.
How did primary and lower-secondary enrolment change?
The official release reports a 0.8% decrease from the previous school year.
How did upper-secondary enrolment change?
The official release reports a 0.2% decrease.
Sources and methodology
The State Statistical Office release directly supports the headline figures.
Current State Statistical Office higher-education statistical database.
Methodology: North Macedonia figures retain the national statistical grouping and 2024/25 reference period; no higher-education value is inferred from the database.