What Language Do They Speak in North Macedonia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of North Macedonia is Macedonian.
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Languages of North Macedonia at a glance
| Official language | Macedonian |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where Macedonian is official | 1 |
| People (demonym) | Macedonian |
| Capital | Skopje |
| Internet domain | .mk |
Languages of neighbouring countries
North Macedonia in context
- North Macedonia covers 25,713 km², making it the 145th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 71 people per km² ranks 116th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Serbia.
- North Macedonia is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 1,822,612 people, North Macedonia holds about 4.0% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- North Macedonia is a member state of the United Nations.
Languages in North Macedonia — FAQ
What language do they speak in North Macedonia?
The official language of North Macedonia is Macedonian.
How many official languages does North Macedonia have?
North Macedonia has 1 official language: Macedonian.
Is Macedonian spoken anywhere else?
North Macedonia is the only country on this site where Macedonian is an official language.
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