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North Macedonia: Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

In , North Macedonia's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 8.80.

That's down 4.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 17.19 . North Macedonia ranks #174 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #30 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

North Macedonia Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
11.80
Trough
8.80
1-year change
-4.3%
5-year change
-8.3%
-1.7% / yr
10-year change
-22.8%
-2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
8.8000
9.2000
9.9000
10.2000
9.2000
9.6000
10.3000
10.5000
11.0987
11.1000

About Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.

Indicator code: SP.DYN.CBRT.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was North Macedonia's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024?
In 2024, North Macedonia's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 8.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is North Macedonia's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
North Macedonia's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) fell 4.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does North Macedonia rank globally on Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)?
In 2024, North Macedonia ranked #174 out of 217 countries reporting Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people).
How does North Macedonia's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
The global average for Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024 was 17.19, so North Macedonia is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #30 of 58.
What is Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) and how is it measured?
Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN), CC BY 4.0.