North Macedonia Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
North Macedonia's internet users was 89.43% in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
North Macedonia's internet users stood at 89.43% in 2025, a rise of +2.25% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 89.43% by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 86th globally.
North Macedonia’s share of internet users rose from virtually none in 1990 to 89.43 percent in 2025, marking an all‑time peak that places the country 86th globally. The expansion unfolded over 31 years, reflecting rapid broadband rollout, liberalisation of the telecom sector and the proliferation of mobile data services. By 2025 the nation’s connectivity level is virtually identical to its regional neighbour Bosnia and Herzegovina, which recorded 89.49 percent, and marginally above Czechia’s 89.25 percent, underscoring a convergence with both Balkan and Central European peers. The zero‑percent baseline in 1990 illustrates the depth of the digital transformation, while the 2025 figure signals near‑universal access, though gaps likely persist in rural areas and among older cohorts. Continued investment in fiber infrastructure, competition‑driven price reductions and digital‑skill programmes will be decisive in sustaining the upward trajectory and narrowing any remaining coverage disparities.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 90.95% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 89.43% | - | - |
| 2025 | 89.43% | +2.25% | #86 |
| 2023 | 87.18% | +2.17% | #63 |
| 2022 | 85.01% | +3.13% | #65 |
| 2021 | 81.87% | +0.47% | #73 |
| 2020 | 81.41% | −0.01% | #60 |
| 2019 | 81.41% | +2.25% | #52 |
| 2018 | 79.17% | +4.65% | #49 |
| 2017 | 74.52% | +2.36% | #61 |
| 2016 | 72.16% | +1.78% | #62 |
| 2015 | 70.38% | +2.32% | #57 |
| 2014 | 68.06% | +2.82% | #57 |
| 2013 | 65.24% | +7.79% | #57 |
| 2012 | 57.45% | +0.75% | #65 |
| 2011 | 56.70% | +4.80% | #56 |
| 2010 | 51.90% | +0.13% | #58 |
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 internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's internet users was 89.43% in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's internet users peaked at 89.43% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in North Macedonia was 0.00% in 1990.
North Macedonia ranks 86th globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's internet users is projected to reach 89.43% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of North Macedonia in 2025 was 89.43%. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_internet-users,
title = {North Macedonia Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}