Refugees by country of asylum in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Refugees by country of asylum was 20,911 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of asylum in North Macedonia, 1992–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, refugees by country of asylum in North Macedonia stood at 20,911 people.
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 by country of asylum in North Macedonia peaked at 32,000 people in 1992 and was at its lowest, 191 people, in 2003.
That places North Macedonia 81st out of 183 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 by country of asylum in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 32,000 people | — |
| 1993 | 31,452 people | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 14,891 people | -52.7% |
| 1995 | 9,048 people | -39.2% |
| 1996 | 5,089 people | -43.8% |
| 1997 | 3,500 people | -31.2% |
| 1998 | 1,700 people | -51.4% |
| 1999 | 21,200 people | +1147.1% |
| 2000 | 9,048 people | -57.3% |
| 2001 | 4,362 people | -51.8% |
| 2002 | 2,815 people | -35.5% |
| 2003 | 191 people | -93.2% |
| 2004 | 1,003 people | +425.1% |
| 2005 | 1,273 people | +26.9% |
| 2006 | 1,239 people | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 1,234 people | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 1,671 people | +35.4% |
| 2009 | 1,541 people | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 1,397 people | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 1,129 people | -19.2% |
| 2012 | 1,076 people | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 980 people | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 880 people | -10.2% |
| 2015 | 697 people | -20.8% |
| 2016 | 634 people | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 414 people | -34.7% |
| 2018 | 413 people | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 354 people | -14.3% |
| 2020 | 303 people | -14.4% |
| 2021 | 292 people | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 7,065 people | +2319.5% |
| 2023 | 18,898 people | +167.5% |
| 2024 | 20,911 people | +10.7% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 20,911 people is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,251 people, 3.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 20,911 people is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 68,603 people, 30% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugees by country of asylum 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 people | 7,065 people |
| 1999 | +1147.1% | 1,700 people | 21,200 people |
| 2004 | +425.1% | 191 people | 1,003 people |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,860 people | 1,700 people | 32,000 people | 8 |
| 2000s | 2,438 people | 191 people | 9,048 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 797.4 people | 354 people | 1,397 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,494 people | 292 people | 20,911 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More reference data data for North Macedonia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1665 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0308 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.342 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.224 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6296 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.168 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of asylum in North Macedonia?
- Refugees by country of asylum in North Macedonia was 20,911 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of asylum recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 32,000 people in 1992.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of asylum recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 191 people in 2003.
- How does North Macedonia rank for refugees by country of asylum?
- North Macedonia ranks 81st out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of asylum 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 UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees who live in this country, not just those who arrived that year.