North Macedonia Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
North Macedonia's poverty rate was 3.90% in 2019, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 9.3% decrease from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1998–2019.
Overview
North Macedonia's poverty rate stood at 3.90% in 2019, a decline of +0.40pp from 2018. North Macedonia ranked 60th globally.
North Macedonia’s poverty rate stood at 3.90 % in 2019, placing the country 60th globally according to the World Bank. The indicator has fluctuated over the 19‑year series, rising sharply to an all‑time peak of 12.80 % in 2010 before falling to a trough of 1.40 % in 2008, illustrating the sensitivity of household welfare to macro‑economic shocks and policy shifts in the post‑transition period. Compared with peers, Romania recorded a slightly lower rate of 3.10 % and Iran a higher rate of 4.30 % in the same year, highlighting regional variation in social protection effectiveness. The post‑2010 decline suggests that recent reforms and growth have helped contain poverty, yet the modest increase to 3.90 % by 2019 signals lingering vulnerabilities. Continued investment in inclusive labour markets and targeted safety‑net programmes will be crucial to sustain the downward trajectory and prevent a reversal of recent gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.90% | −0.40pp | #60 |
| 2018 | 4.30% | −1.30pp | #66 |
| 2017 | 5.60% | −0.10pp | #63 |
| 2016 | 5.70% | −1.30pp | #65 |
| 2015 | 7.00% | +0.60pp | #63 |
| 2014 | 6.40% | −1.00pp | #60 |
| 2013 | 7.40% | −1.70pp | #64 |
| 2012 | 9.10% | −1.80pp | #68 |
| 2011 | 10.90% | −1.90pp | #66 |
| 2010 | 12.80% | +0.70pp | #67 |
| 2009 | 12.10% | +10.70pp | #63 |
| 2008 | 1.40% | −3.20pp | #44 |
| 2006 | 4.60% | +1.50pp | #53 |
| 2005 | 3.10% | +1.70pp | #39 |
| 2004 | 1.40% | −1.40pp | #32 |
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 poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's poverty rate was 3.90% in 2019. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 9.3% decrease from the previous year.
North Macedonia's poverty rate peaked at 12.80% in 2010.
The lowest poverty rate in North Macedonia was 1.40% in 2004.
North Macedonia ranks 60th globally in poverty rate as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
The poverty rate of North Macedonia in 2019 was 3.90%. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_poverty-rate,
title = {North Macedonia Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}