Quick Data on North Macedonia
| Short Name | North Macedonia |
| Capital | Skopje |
| Long Name | Republic of North Macedonia |
| Country Code | MK |
| Continent | Europe |
| Total Area | 25,713 sq km |
| Population | 2,125,971 |
| Language | Macedonian |
| Nationality | Macedonian(s) |
Geography of North Macedonia
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 41 50 N, 22 00 E, North Macedonia neighbors Albania 181 km, Bulgaria 162 km, Greece 234 km, Kosovo 160 km, Serbia 101 km. The terrain in North Macedonia is described as mountainous with deep basins and valleys; three large lakes, each divided by a frontier line; country bisected by the Vardar River, with an average elevation point of 741 m. The climate of North Macedonia: warm, dry summers and autumns; relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall.
| Surface Total | 25,713 sq km |
| Land Surface | 25,433 sq km |
| Water Surface | 280 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 838 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Albania 181 km, Bulgaria 162 km, Greece 234 km, Kosovo 160 km, Serbia 101 km |
| Coastline | 0 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Vardar River 50 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Golem Korab (Maja e Korabit) 2,764 m |
Resources of North Macedonia
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being low-grade iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, chromite, manganese, nickel, tungsten, gold, silver, asbestos, gypsum, timber, arable land. The agricultural land occupies 44.30% of North Macedonia, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 39.80%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 44.30% | 11,267 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 1,280 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 39.80% | 10,122 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 15.90% | 4,044 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of North Macedonia
The population of the country is estimated at 2,125,971 people, with the biggest urban area having 595,000 SKOPJE (capital) (2020). Known as Macedonian(s), the people from North Macedonia come from diversified ethnic groups such as Macedonian 64.2%, Albanian 25.2%, Turkish 3.9%, Romani 2.7%, Serb 1.8%, other 2.2% (2002 est.). The official language is Macedonian. Religions: Macedonian Orthodox 64.8%, Muslim 33.3%, other Christian 0.4%, other and unspecified 1.5% (2002 est.).
| Population | 2,125,971 |
| Nationality | Macedonian(s) |
| Official Language | Macedonian |
| Other Languages | Albanian 25.1%, Turkish 3.5%, Romani 1.9%, Serbian 1.2%, other (includes Aromanian (Vlach) and Bosnian) 1.8% (2002 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 10.7 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 9.6 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 58.50% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 2.87 physicians/1,000 population (2015) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 4.3 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of North Macedonia
North Macedonia is a parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system; judicial review of legislative acts.
| Governing Type | parliamentary republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of North Macedonia |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 8 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of North Macedonia
From a population total of 2,125,971, the labor force is 950,800 (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: grapes, tobacco, vegetables, fruits; milk, eggs. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: food processing, beverages, textiles, chemicals, iron, steel, cement, energy, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts. Its exports cover foodstuffs, beverages, tobacco; textiles, miscellaneous manufactures, iron, steel; automotive parts. The main import products are: machinery and equipment, automobiles, chemicals, fuels, food products.
| Exports | $4.601 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $6.63 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Germany 46.7%, Bulgaria 6.1%, Serbia 4.4%, Belgium 4.1% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Germany 11.9%, UK 10%, Greece 8%, Serbia 7.1%, China 5.9%, Italy 5.5%, Turkey 4.5%, Bulgaria 4.3% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $14,900 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 5.396 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 1,475,000 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 70.40% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of North Macedonia, statistics sectio
