North Macedonia Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
North Macedonia's urban population was 62.94% in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
North Macedonia's urban population stood at 62.94% in 2025, a rise of +0.37% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.94% by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 117th globally.
North Macedonia’s urban population has risen steadily over the 66‑year span from 34.01 percent in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 62.94 percent in 2025, placing the country at rank 117 globally. The increase reflects a long‑term shift toward city living, driven by industrialisation, higher education opportunities and rural‑to‑urban migration. The 2025 figure of 62.94 percent is marginally below Morocco’s 63.01 percent and Thailand’s 63.17 percent, while closely matching Serbia’s 62.73 percent, underscoring a regional convergence among middle‑income economies. The growth trajectory has accelerated since the early 2000s, when the share of urban dwellers surpassed the halfway mark, and has continued despite occasional economic slowdowns. Continued investment in urban infrastructure, housing and public services will be pivotal in sustaining this upward trend, while any significant policy shift toward rural development could moderate the pace of urbanisation in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 63.61% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 63.27% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 62.94% | - | - |
| 2025 | 62.94% | +0.37% | #117 |
| 2024 | 62.56% | +0.31% | #102 |
| 2023 | 62.25% | +0.30% | #103 |
| 2022 | 61.95% | +0.27% | #103 |
| 2021 | 61.68% | +0.52% | #101 |
| 2020 | 61.16% | +0.53% | #100 |
| 2019 | 60.63% | +0.47% | #99 |
| 2018 | 60.16% | +0.41% | #99 |
| 2017 | 59.74% | +0.36% | #98 |
| 2016 | 59.38% | +0.31% | #99 |
| 2015 | 59.07% | +0.27% | #99 |
| 2014 | 58.80% | +0.22% | #100 |
| 2013 | 58.58% | +0.19% | #100 |
| 2012 | 58.39% | +0.15% | #100 |
| 2011 | 58.24% | +0.12% | #101 |
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 urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's urban population was 62.94% in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's urban population peaked at 62.94% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in North Macedonia was 34.01% in 1960.
North Macedonia ranks 117th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's urban population is projected to reach 62.94% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of North Macedonia in 2025 was 62.94%. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_urban-population,
title = {North Macedonia Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}