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North Macedonia: key facts and figures
North Macedonia has 1.8 million people, 2 official languages, the Macedonian Denar and 10 public holidays a year. It ranks 38th of 195 countries for aged 65 and over.
1.8 millionpeople
MKDcurrency
Macedonianofficial language
+389calling code
Rightdriving side
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Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
1.8 millionPopulation
- Annual change-0.48%
- Fertility rate1.5 per woman#150
- Aged 65 and over18.02%#38
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$10,490Output per person
- Total economy$19.1 billion#134
- Real growth+3.5%#88
- Inflation4.1%#60
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.815Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.723#56
- Life expectancy77.4 years#62
- Mean schooling10.2 years#87
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Macedonian DenarCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeMKD
- SymbolMKD
- CapitalSkopje
Languages
which languages hold official status
Macedonian, AlbanianOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type FPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+389
- Time zoneEurope/Skopje
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
10Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 7Orthodox Christmas
- Mar 20Ramadan Bayram Moon
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
93%Internet use
- E-government index0.707#84
- Global rank#84
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
LandlockedPhysical setting
- Highest pointMountain ranges and interior basins
- ClimateThe climate is mainly continental with Mediterranean influence entering through southern valleys, while elevation brings cooler conditions and greater snowfall in mountain regions.
Education
how the school system is structured
180,627Primary + lower students
- Upper-secondary students67,143
- Primary/lower change-0.8%
- Upper-secondary change-0.2%
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