What is the Population of North Macedonia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
North Macedonia has a population of approximately 1,822,612 people, making it the 148th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.02% of the world's population. With a land area of 25,713 km², the population density is roughly 71 people per km².
| Population | 1,822,612 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 148th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.02% |
| Area | 25,713 km² |
| Population density | 71 / km² |
| Demonym | Macedonian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 1,822,612 | 148th |
| Slovenia | 2,130,638 | 145th |
| Lesotho | 2,116,427 | 146th |
| Latvia | 1,829,000 | 147th |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1,668,768 | 149th |
| Bahrain | 1,594,654 | 150th |
| Kosovo | 1,585,566 | 151st |
North Macedonia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | 2,363,314 | 28,748 |
| Bulgaria | 6,437,360 | 110,879 |
| Greece | 10,400,720 | 131,990 |
| Kosovo | 1,585,566 | 10,908 |
| Serbia | 6,567,783 | 77,589 |
North Macedonia in context
- North Macedonia covers 25,713 km², making it the 145th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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.
Population of North Macedonia — FAQ
What is the population of North Macedonia?
The population of North Macedonia is approximately 1,822,612 (1.8 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of North Macedonia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of North Macedonia at approximately 1,822,612 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). North Macedonia is the 148th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in North Macedonia?
Approximately 1,822,612 people live in North Macedonia, making it the 148th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does North Macedonia rank by population?
North Macedonia is the 148th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.02%.
What is the population density of North Macedonia?
North Macedonia has a population density of roughly 71 people per km², based on a land area of 25,713 km².
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