Drought impact area on ecosystems in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Drought impact area on ecosystems was 2,121 Square kilometre in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Drought impact area on ecosystems in North Macedonia, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2024, drought impact area on ecosystems in North Macedonia stood at 2,121 Square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.4% on the previous year and up 355.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drought impact area on ecosystems in North Macedonia peaked at 2,121 Square kilometre in 2024 and was at its lowest, 140 Square kilometre, in 2011.
North Macedonia ranks 26th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 304 Square kilometre | 304 Square kilometre | 304 Square kilometre | 1 |
| 2010s | 693.5 Square kilometre | 140 Square kilometre | 1,563 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,878 Square kilometre | 1,594 Square kilometre | 2,121 Square kilometre | 5 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.88 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is drought impact area on ecosystems in North Macedonia?
- Drought impact area on ecosystems in North Macedonia was 2,121 Square kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,121 Square kilometre in 2024.
- What is the lowest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 140 Square kilometre in 2011.
- How does North Macedonia rank for drought impact area on ecosystems?
- North Macedonia ranks 26th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
- Is drought impact area on ecosystems rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 355.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Drought impact area on ecosystems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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