North Macedonia: Population growth (annual %)
In , North Macedonia's Population growth (annual %) was -0.19.
That's up 11.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . North Macedonia ranks #192 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #46 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- -0.19
- Trough
- -1.08
- 1-year change
- +11.1%
- 5-year change
- +72.1%
- 10-year change
- +29.5%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -0.1893 | |
| -0.2129 | |
| -0.2945 | |
| -1.0295 | |
| -1.0791 | |
| -0.6793 | |
| -0.5072 | |
| -0.4024 | |
| -0.3204 | |
| -0.2677 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was North Macedonia's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, North Macedonia's Population growth (annual %) was -0.19, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is North Macedonia's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- North Macedonia's Population growth (annual %) rose 11.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does North Macedonia rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, North Macedonia ranked #192 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does North Macedonia's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so North Macedonia is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #46 of 58.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.