North Macedonia

Continent

Europe

Capital

Skopje

Population

2,135,622

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about North Macedonia

Population:: 2,135,622
Area:: 25,713 sq km
Currency:: Macedonian denars
Languages:: Macedonian, Albanian, Turkish 3.4, Romani 1.7, other, unspecified 7.2

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for North Macedonia

GDP:: $43.108 billion
GDP per Capita:: $23,600
GDP Growth:: 2.07%
Inflation:: 9.36%
Unemployment:: 13.08%
Public Debt:: 39.3% of GDP
Credit Rating:: BB- (2013)

Political System

Governance structure of North Macedonia

Government Type:: parliamentary republic
Head of State:: President Gordana SILJANOVSKA-DAVKOVA (since 12 May 2024)
Head of Government:: President Gordana SILJANOVSKA-DAVKOVA (since 12 May 2024)
Judiciary:: Supreme Court (consists of 22 judges); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 judges)
Administrative Divisions:: 80 municipalities (opstini, singular - opstina) and 1 city* (grad); Aracinovo, Berovo, Bitola, Bogdanci, Bogovinje, Bosilovo, Brvenica, Caska, Centar Zupa, Cesinovo-Oblesevo, Cucer Sandevo, Debar, Debarca, Delcevo, Demir Hisar, Demir Kapija, Dojran, Dolneni, Gevgelija, Gostivar, Gradsko, Ilinden, Jegunovce, Karbinci, Kavadarci, Kicevo, Kocani, Konce, Kratovo, Kriva Palanka, Krivogastani, Krusevo, Kumanovo, Lipkovo, Lozovo, Makedonska Kamenica, Makedonski Brod, Mavrovo i Rostuse, Mogila, Negotino, Novaci, Novo Selo, Ohrid, Pehcevo, Petrovec, Plasnica, Prilep, Probistip, Radovis, Rankovce, Resen, Rosoman, Skopje*, Sopiste, Staro Nagoricane, Stip, Struga, Strumica, Studenicani, Sveti Nikole, Tearce, Tetovo, Valandovo, Vasilevo, Veles, Vevcani, Vinica, Vrapciste, Zelenikovo, Zelino, Zrnovci. The Greater Skopje area is comprised of 10 municipalities: Aerodrom, Butel, Centar, Chair, Gazi Baba, Gjorce Petrov, Karposh, Kisela Voda, Saraj, and Shuto Orizari.

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: Yes
Diplomatic Presence:: 2129 Wyoming Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

Major Alliances and Organizations

NATO

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

6.6% (2023 est.)

Industry

23.3% (2023 est.)

Services

57.2% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $10.691 billion
Imports:: $12.748 billion

Major Trading Partners

Germany 39

Serbia 8

Bulgaria 6

Greece 5

Czechia 3

Economic Outlook

North Macedonia has a 2.07% GDP growth rate with 9.36% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.