Account-Based Domestic Remittances Statistics in North Macedonia (2026)

4.9% of adults in North Macedonia sent or received domestic remittances through an account in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 0% in 2021 to 4.9% in 2024 (+4.9 percentage points). North Macedonia ranks #19 of 27 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #94 of 109 globally.

Key Statistics

Latest value (2024): 4.9% (2024); Account-Based Domestic Remittances in North Macedonia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
Change since 2021: +4.9 pp (2024); Up from 0% in 2021 to 4.9% in 2024 (+4.9 percentage points).
Record high (2024): 4.9% (2024); The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for North Macedonia.
Rank in Europe & Central Asia: #19 of 27 (2024); North Macedonia ranks 19 of 27 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
Global rank: #94 of 109 (2024); North Macedonia ranks 94 of 109 countries with data globally.
Europe & Central Asia average: 10.5% (2024); North Macedonia (4.9%) is below the average of 10.5% across the 27 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
Sent or received domestic remittances (% age 15+) (2024): 11.8% (2024); Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
Internet use in North Macedonia (2025): 93.1% (2025); 93.1% of the population in North Macedonia used the internet in 2025 (World Bank); shown for context only.
Population (2024): 1.8 million (2024); North Macedonia had a population of 1.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.

Trend, 2021–2024

Account-Based Domestic Remittances in North Macedonia by year (% of adults (age 15+))
Year	% of adults (age 15+)	Change
2024	4.9%	+4.9 pp
2021	0%	—

Frequently asked questions

What share of adults in North Macedonia sent or received domestic remittances through an account?

4.9% of adults in North Macedonia sent or received domestic remittances through an account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.

How recent is the account-based domestic remittances data for North Macedonia?

The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for North Macedonia.

Where does the account-based domestic remittances data for North Macedonia come from?

The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin28.29). The latest observation for North Macedonia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.

How has account-based domestic remittances in North Macedonia changed over time?

World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 0% in 2021 to 4.9% in 2024.

How does North Macedonia compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?

North Macedonia ranks 19 of 27 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 4.9% versus a regional average of 10.5% (latest values per country).

Source & methodology

Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator fin28.29, retrieved 2026-06-10.

Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.

Last updated 2026-06-10.