North Macedonia

North Macedonia, officially Republic of North Macedonia, is a country located in the Balkan Peninsula, in Southeast Europe. It borders Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west. The capital is Skopje, known for its mix of Ottoman, Byzantine, and modern architecture. North Macedonia has a rich history and cultural heritage, with influences from various civilizations that have passed through the region. The country is famous for its archaeological sites, Orthodox churches and monasteries, and its pristine nature, which includes mountains, lakes, and national parks. North Macedonia was one of the republics of the former Yugoslavia and declared its independence in 1991. Its economy is growing, with key sectors including agriculture, tourism, and industrial production. Population of North Macedonia from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 2.07 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 2.08 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 2.08 million inhabitants. Capital (Skopje): Population in 2020: About 540,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Skopje: ~540,000 Bitola: ~74,550 Kumanovo: ~70,842 Prilep: ~66,246 Tetovo: ~52,915 Veles: ~43,716 Štip: ~43,652 Ohrid: ~39,391 Gostivar: ~35,847 Strumica: ~35,311 North Macedonia is divided into 8 statistical regions: Vardar Region Eastern Region Northeastern Region Pelagonia Region Polog Region Southeastern Region Southwestern Region Skopje Region GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 10,500 million Euros. 2019: About 11,300 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About -2.5% of GDP. 2019: About -2.1% of GDP. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 40.5%. 2019: About 39.4%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 20.7%. 2019: About 17.3%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)