North Macedonia Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
North Macedonia's fertility rate was 1.71 in 2025, ranked 120th globally. This represents a 14.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
North Macedonia's fertility rate stood at 1.71 in 2025, a rise of +0.21 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.71 by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 120th globally.
North Macedonia’s total fertility rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year span from 3.83 in 1960, the year of its all‑time peak, to 1.71 in 2025, placing it 120th in the world according to World Bank data. The decline accelerated after the 1990s, reaching an all‑time trough of 1.31 in 2020 before a modest rebound to the current level. This 1.71 figure is virtually identical to those of peer nations such as Brunei Darussalam (1.71) and Ecuador (1.71), indicating that the country now sits among the lowest‑fertility economies in the global ranking. The persistent sub‑replacement fertility suggests that natural population growth will remain limited, with migration likely to play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping demographic dynamics. If policies that support childbearing, such as enhanced parental leave and affordable childcare, are expanded, the upward swing observed since 2020 could become more pronounced, potentially stabilising the fertility trajectory in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.78 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.71 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.71 | +0.21 | #120 |
| 2023 | 1.50 | −0.10 | #63 |
| 2022 | 1.60 | +0.00 | #77 |
| 2021 | 1.60 | +0.29 | #67 |
| 2020 | 1.31 | −0.03 | #17 |
| 2019 | 1.34 | −0.08 | #18 |
| 2018 | 1.42 | −0.01 | #28 |
| 2017 | 1.43 | −0.07 | #27 |
| 2016 | 1.50 | +0.01 | #33 |
| 2015 | 1.49 | −0.01 | #32 |
| 2014 | 1.50 | +0.00 | #32 |
| 2013 | 1.50 | +0.00 | #30 |
| 2012 | 1.50 | +0.04 | #26 |
| 2011 | 1.46 | −0.14 | #25 |
| 2010 | 1.60 | +0.10 | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's fertility rate was 1.71 in 2025. Ranked 120th globally. This represents a 14.3% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's fertility rate peaked at 3.83 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in North Macedonia was 1.31 in 2020.
North Macedonia ranks 120th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.71 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of North Macedonia in 2025 was 1.71. This ranks 120th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_fertility-rate,
title = {North Macedonia Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}