International Migrant Population Statistics in North Macedonia (2026)
In 2024, 8.3% of the population in North Macedonia were international migrants, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 7% in 2020 to 8.3% in 2024 (+1.3 percentage points). North Macedonia ranks #40 of 57 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #91 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 8.3% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in North Macedonia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +1.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 7% in 2020 to 8.3% in 2024 (+1.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 4.6% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 4.6% in 1990 to 8.3% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 8.3% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for North Macedonia.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #40 of 57 (2024)
- North Macedonia ranks 40 of 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #91 of 216 (2024)
- North Macedonia ranks 91 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 16.8% (2024)
- North Macedonia (8.3%) is below the average of 16.8% across the 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $458.2 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- 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, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.3% | +1.3 pp |
| 2020 | 7% | +0.4 pp |
| 2015 | 6.6% | +0.3 pp |
| 2010 | 6.3% | +0.2 pp |
| 2005 | 6.1% | +0.0 pp |
| 2000 | 6.1% | +0.6 pp |
| 1995 | 5.5% | +0.9 pp |
| 1990 | 4.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in North Macedonia were international migrants?
8.3% of the population in North Macedonia were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the international migrant population data for North Macedonia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for North Macedonia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in North Macedonia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 4.6% in 1990 to 8.3% in 2024.
How does North Macedonia compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
North Macedonia ranks 40 of 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 8.3% versus a regional average of 16.8% (latest values per country).
Where does North Macedonia rank globally on international migrant population?
North Macedonia ranks 91 of 216 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
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.
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