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North Macedonian Scorecard

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North Macedonia is a Balkan country with a diverse landscape of mountainous terrain and fertile valleys, steeped in a rich blend of cultural influences. It has a population of 1.8 million, a population growth rate of -0.21%, and a median age of 40.26 years.

Its history includes ancient Macedonian heritage, periods under Byzantine and Ottoman rule, and a journey toward independence following the breakup of Yugoslavia.

Today, North Macedonia is working to integrate with European institutions while celebrating its unique traditions, folklore, and growing cultural scene.

Its capital city is Skopje.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in North Macedonia improved by 1.3% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in North Macedonia worsened by 1.8% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in North Macedonia improved by 62.7% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in North Macedonia worsened by 5.7% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in North Macedonia worsened by 1.5% from 2018 to 2019

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in North Macedonia improved by 1.2% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in North Macedonia improved by 22.2% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in North Macedonia improved by 1.3% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in North Macedonia worsened by 10.9% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in North Macedonia improved by 2.5% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in North Macedonia improved by 2.0% from 2022 to 2023

PISA Scores (Reading) in North Macedonia worsened by 8.7% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in North Macedonia worsened by 1.3% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in North Macedonia worsened by 8.0% from 2018 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in North Macedonia improved by 5.0% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in North Macedonia worsened by 9.4% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in North Macedonia improved by 3.4% from 2018 to 2019

Government Effectiveness in North Macedonia improved by 36.9% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in North Macedonia worsened by 5.6% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in North Macedonia worsened by 73.2% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in North Macedonia improved by 0.6% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in North Macedonia worsened by 5.2% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in North Macedonia worsened by 0.9% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in North Macedonia worsened by 2.5% from 2020 to 2021