North Macedonia Demographics

What is the population of North Macedonia?

Population	2,125,971
Population Growth Rate	0.22%
Urban Population	59.300000
Population in Major Urban Areas	SKOPJE (capital) 499,000
Nationality Noun	Macedonian(s)
Ethnic Groups	Macedonian 58.4%, Albanian 24.3%, Turkish 3.9%, Romani 2.5%, Serb 1.3%, other 2.3%, persons for whom data were taken from administrative sources and no ethnic affiliation data was available 7.2%
Language Note	The official language is Macedonian, which is written in a Cyrillic script. Albanian, Turkish, and Serbian are spoken widely. Sixty-seven per cent of the population in Macedonia are Macedonian, 22.9% are Albanian and there are between 2-3% Gypsy and Serb minorities.

North Macedonia Population Comparison

North Macedonia Health Information

What are the health conditions in North Macedonia?

Life Expectancy at Birth	75.580000
Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population	9
Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births	8.110000
Health Expenditures - percent of GDP	6.6%
Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population	2.62
Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population	4.6
Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved	99.800000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	10
Mean Age for Mother's First Birth (age 25-49)	26
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	1.59
Obesity - adult prevalence rate	21.1%
Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved	97.200000
Underweight - percent of children under five years	1.8%

North Macedonia Life Expectancy

How long do people live in North Macedonia?

Life Expectancy at Birth	75.580000
Median Age	36.500000
Infant Mortality Rate	8.110000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	10
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	1.59

North Macedonia median age, birth rate and death rates

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population	12
Median Age	36.500000
Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population	-0.48
Population Growth Rate	0.22%
Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female	1.080000
Age Structure	17.270000
Infant Mortality Rate	8.110000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births	10
Mother's mean age at first birth	26
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman	1.59

North Macedonia Medical Information

What are the health conditions in North Macedonia?

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

6.6%

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

4.6

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

2.62

North Macedonia Education

What is school like in North Macedonia?

Literacy - female	94.1%
Literacy - male	98.2%
Literacy - total population	96.1%
Literacy Definition	NA
Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)	13.000000

North Macedonia Literacy

Can people in North Macedonia read?

Literacy - female	94.1%
Literacy - male	98.2%
Literacy - total population	96.1%
Literacy Definition	NA

North Macedonia Crime

Is North Macedonia a safe place to visit?

Crime Information

You should take the same precautions against becoming crime victims as you would in any U.S. city. Violent crime against U.S. citizens is rare. Pick-pocketing, theft, and other petty street crimes do occur, particularly in areas where tourists and foreigners congregate. Do not leave valuables, including cell phones and electronic items, in plain view in unattended vehicles. You should securely lock the windows and doors of your residence when it is not occupied. Organized crime is present in Macedonia; organized criminal activity occasionally results in violent confrontations between members of rival organizations. ATM use is generally safe; however, travelers should take standard safety precautions.

Pickpockets remain a problem in crowded areas of Skopje. Be aware of your belongings and surroundings at all times. Pickpockets use various diversionary tactics to distract victims; one method involves groups of children swarming around you and asking for money to find and take your wallet. Victims of pick pocketing should report the crime to the police and cancel their credit cards as soon as possible.

Taxis are a common and generally safe form of transportation. Use a legitimate, metered taxi to avoid conflicts about the fare.

North Macedonia Penalties for Crime

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in Macedonia, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different from our own, and criminal penalties vary from country to country. You can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States. If you break local laws in Macedonia, your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution.

If Arrested: If you are arrested in Macedonia, Macedonian authorities are required to notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate of your arrest. If you are concerned the Department of State may not be aware of your situation, you should request the police or prison officials to notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate of your arrest.

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