Arrears on utility bills in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Arrears on utility bills was 22.2% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
22.2%
Change on year
down 15.6%
World rank
3rd
of 38 countries
All-time high
41.0%
in 2016
All-time low
22.2%
in 2024
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Arrears on utility bills in North Macedonia, 2010–2024

0102030402010201720242010: 39.3 Percentage2011: 36.2 Percentage2012: 38.9 Percentage2013: 39.6 Percentage2014: 38.8 Percentage2015: 40.1 Percentage2016: 41 Percentage2017: 38.6 Percentage2018: 36.9 Percentage2019: 34.4 Percentage2020: 29.9 Percentage2021: 28 Percentage2022: 32 Percentage2023: 26.3 Percentage2024: 22.2 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2024, arrears on utility bills in North Macedonia stood at 22.2%. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.

The figure is down 15.6% on the previous year and down 42.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arrears on utility bills in North Macedonia peaked at 41.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 22.2%, in 2024.

That places North Macedonia 3rd out of 38 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 38.4% 34.4% 41.0% 10
2020s 27.7% 22.2% 32.0% 5

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 1 Greece 31.9% compare
  2. 2 Montenegro 29.1% compare
  3. 4 Albania 22.1% compare
  4. 5 Romania 17.7% compare
  5. 6 Türkiye 17.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrears on utility bills in North Macedonia?
Arrears on utility bills in North Macedonia was 22.2% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest arrears on utility bills recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 41.0% in 2016.
What is the lowest arrears on utility bills recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 22.2% in 2024.
How does North Macedonia rank for arrears on utility bills?
North Macedonia ranks 3rd out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
Is arrears on utility bills rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is down 42.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Arrears on utility bills. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Arrears on utility bills
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 819 data points, 2003–2025
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