Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of was 20,911 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in North Macedonia, 1992–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in North Macedonia is 20,911, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 10.7% on the previous year and up 2,276.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in North Macedonia peaked at 32,000 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 191, in 2003.
That places North Macedonia 46th out of 70 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 32,000 | — |
| 1993 | 31,452 | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 14,891 | -52.7% |
| 1995 | 9,048 | -39.2% |
| 1996 | 5,089 | -43.8% |
| 1997 | 3,500 | -31.2% |
| 1998 | 1,700 | -51.4% |
| 1999 | 21,200 | +1147.1% |
| 2000 | 9,048 | -57.3% |
| 2001 | 4,362 | -51.8% |
| 2002 | 2,815 | -35.5% |
| 2003 | 191 | -93.2% |
| 2004 | 1,003 | +425.1% |
| 2005 | 1,273 | +26.9% |
| 2006 | 1,239 | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 1,234 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 1,671 | +35.4% |
| 2009 | 1,541 | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 1,397 | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 1,129 | -19.2% |
| 2012 | 1,076 | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 980 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 880 | -10.2% |
| 2015 | 697 | -20.8% |
| 2016 | 634 | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 414 | -34.7% |
| 2018 | 413 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 354 | -14.3% |
| 2020 | 303 | -14.4% |
| 2021 | 292 | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 7,065 | +2319.5% |
| 2023 | 18,898 | +167.5% |
| 2024 | 20,911 | +10.7% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 20,911 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 43,397, 48% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 20,911 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 67,218, 31% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in North Macedonia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +2319.5% | 292 | 7,065 |
| 1999 | +1147.1% | 1,700 | 21,200 |
| 2004 | +425.1% | 191 | 1,003 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,860 | 1,700 | 32,000 | 8 |
| 2000s | 2,438 | 191 | 9,048 | 10 |
| 2010s | 797.4 | 354 | 1,397 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,494 | 292 | 20,911 | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 43 Croatia 28,707 compare
- 44 Djibouti 23,987 compare
- 45 Kyrgyzstan 23,678 compare
- 47 Montenegro 18,670 compare
- 48 Slovenia 12,524 compare
- 49 Tajikistan 12,157 compare
More health data for North Macedonia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,700 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 8 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0232 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in North Macedonia?
- Refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in North Macedonia was 20,911 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 32,000 in 1992.
- What is the lowest refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 191 in 2003.
- How does North Macedonia rank for refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of?
- North Macedonia ranks 46th out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,276.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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