North Macedonia's population is projected to be 895,761 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,804,063 | -0.51% | 152 |
| 2025 | 1,813,791 | -0.63% | 152 |
| 2020 | 1,872,015 | -1.35% | 151 |
| 2019 | 1,897,641 | -1.15% | 151 |
| 2018 | 1,919,728 | -1.09% | 151 |
| 2017 | 1,940,879 | -1.04% | 150 |
| 2015 | 1,980,366 | -0.7% | 149 |
| 2010 | 2,051,505 | -0.37% | 144 |
| 2005 | 2,089,807 | 0.32% | 143 |
| 2000 | 2,057,253 | 0.58% | 142 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,804,063 | -0.51% | 152 |
| 2032 | 1,739,507 | -0.62% | 153 |
| 2037 | 1,679,496 | -0.7% | 153 |
| 2042 | 1,616,225 | -0.77% | 154 |
| 2047 | 1,551,415 | -0.81% | 155 |
| 2052 | 1,485,691 | -0.86% | 158 |
| 2057 | 1,414,524 | -0.98% | 160 |
| 2062 | 1,342,490 | -1.04% | 160 |
| 2067 | 1,270,272 | -1.1% | 160 |
| 2072 | 1,199,253 | -1.14% | 160 |
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Skopje has a metropolitan area population of 593,932, comprising 32.92%% of North Macedonia's total population.
As of 2026, North Macedonia has a total population of 1,804,063, ranking as the 152nd most populous nation in the world.
North Macedonia has a net population change of approximately -28 people per day, driven by 44 births, 56 deaths, and net emigration of 16 people.
North Macedonia represents 0.02% of the total global population and 0.24% of Europe's population.
North Macedonia has a population density of 71.5 people per km² (approximately 185.3 per mi²), making it the 143rd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 78.81% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in North Macedonia is Macedonian (58.4%) , followed by Albanian (24.3%) .
As of 2026, Macedonian Orthodox is the largest religion in North Macedonia, comprising 64.8% of the population.
