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North Macedonia

Europe

Capital

Skopje

Population

1,831,802

Area

25,713 km²

Currency

Macedonian Denar (MKD)

Phone Code

+389

ISO Codes

MK / MKD

ISO numeric

807

Internet domain

.mk

Timezone

UTC+1

Religion

Christianity, Islam

About North Macedonia

North Macedonia changed its name in 2019 after the Prespa Agreement with Greece. It is the birthplace of Mother Teresa and has applied for EU membership.

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Languages

Macedonian, Albanian

North Macedonia in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density	71 people per km² rank 115 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population	0.0226 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Europe	0.246% of its people, 0.112% of its land area
Area in square miles	9,928 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in size	Rwanda (26,338 km²)
Closest in population	Equatorial Guinea (1,847,549 people)

Who else uses MKD?

North Macedonia is the only country in our list that uses MKD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of North Macedonia?

The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.

What is the population of North Macedonia?

North Macedonia has a population of approximately 1,831,802 people.

What currency does North Macedonia use?

The currency of North Macedonia is the Macedonian Denar (MKD).

What languages are spoken in North Macedonia?

The official or major languages of North Macedonia are Macedonian, Albanian.

Did You Know?

North Macedonia ranks #149 of 196 countries by population, with about 1,831,802 people.
North Macedonia ranks #146 of 196 countries by area, covering 25,713 km².
Within Europe, North Macedonia ranks #34 of 45 countries by population.
North Macedonia recognises 2 official or major language(s): Macedonian, Albanian.

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Data notes and sources

Population: UN World Population Prospects 2024, estimate for 1 July 2023 (people living in the country, whatever their citizenship).
Area: total area including inland water, in km². Codes: ISO 3166-1 (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric), ISO 4217 (currency), ITU-T E.164 (calling codes) and the IANA root zone (internet domains).
Time zone: the standard (non-daylight-saving) offset, or the range of offsets for countries with several zones.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.

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