Online Bill Payments Statistics in North Macedonia (2026)
In 2024, 27.4% of adults in North Macedonia paid bills online or from a mobile phone, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Down from 28.3% in 2021 to 27.4% in 2024 (−0.9 percentage points). North Macedonia ranks #36 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #66 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 27.4% (2024)
- Online Bill Payments in North Macedonia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −0.9 pp (2024)
- Down from 28.3% in 2021 to 27.4% in 2024 (−0.9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2017)
- 10% (2017)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 10% in 2017 to 27.4% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 28.3% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 27.4%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #36 of 46 (2024)
- North Macedonia ranks 36 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #66 of 142 (2024)
- North Macedonia ranks 66 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 50.1% (2024)
- North Macedonia (27.4%) is below the average of 50.1% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 26.4% (2024)
- Value for women in North Macedonia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 28.4% (2024)
- Value for men in North Macedonia, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −2 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 26.4% for women and 28.4% for men — 2 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 23% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of North Macedonia in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −4.4 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (23%) are 4.4 percentage points below the national figure (27.4%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 18% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in North Macedonia in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −9.3 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (18%) are 9.3 percentage points below the national figure (27.4%).
- 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, 2017–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.4% | −0.9 pp |
| 2021 | 28.3% | +18.3 pp |
| 2017 | 10% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in North Macedonia paid bills online or from a mobile phone?
27.4% of adults in North Macedonia paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does North Macedonia rank globally on online bill payments?
North Macedonia ranks 66 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in online bill payments in North Macedonia?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 26.4% for women and 28.4% for men, a gap of 2 percentage points in favor of men.
When did online bill payments in North Macedonia peak?
The highest value in the available series was 28.3% in 2021; the latest (2024) value is 27.4%.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26a, 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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