Country Profile

Capital Skopje
Population 1.8M
GDP $17.0B (2024)
GDP per Capita $9,292
Income Level Upper-Middle Income
Currency denar (MKD den)
Language Macedonian
Timezone UTC+01:00
Region Europe · Southeast Europe

Trade Partners

North Macedonia Exports To

  • Germany 39.0%
  • Serbia 8.0%
  • Bulgaria 6.0%
  • Greece 5.0%
  • Czechia 3.0%

Key exports: reaction and catalytic products, insulated wire, electricity, garments, seats (2023)

North Macedonia Imports From

  • UK 12.0%
  • Germany 10.0%
  • Greece 9.0%
  • China 9.0%
  • Serbia 8.0%

Key imports: platinum, refined petroleum, laboratory ceramic ware, cars, natural gas (2023)

Economic Overview

upper-middle-income European economy; GDP growth driven by private consumption, public infrastructure investments, and wage growth; stalled progress on EU accession; public debt rising due to high pensions, wages, and interest payments; structural challenges of emigration, low productivity growth, and governance

Government: parliamentary republic

UK Trade Status

FTA in Force

The UK has a free trade agreement with North Macedonia, providing preferential market access for UK exporters.

Geographic Region

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Official Resources

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