Arrivals of tourists from abroad in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 830,179 arrivals in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
830,179 arrivals
Change on year
up 13.1%
World rank
103rd
of 203 countries
All-time high
830,179 arrivals
in 2024
All-time low
99,000 arrivals
in 2001
Years of data
30
1995–2024

Arrivals of tourists from abroad in North Macedonia, 1995–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k1995200920241995: 147.0k arrivals1996: 136.0k arrivals1997: 121.0k arrivals1998: 157.0k arrivals1999: 181.0k arrivals2000: 224.0k arrivals2001: 99.0k arrivals2002: 123.0k arrivals2003: 158.0k arrivals2004: 165.0k arrivals2005: 197.0k arrivals2006: 202.0k arrivals2007: 230.0k arrivals2008: 255.0k arrivals2009: 259.0k arrivals2010: 262.0k arrivals2011: 327.0k arrivals2012: 351.0k arrivals2013: 400.0k arrivals2014: 425.0k arrivals2015: 486.0k arrivals2016: 510.0k arrivals2017: 631.0k arrivals2018: 707.0k arrivals2019: 758.0k arrivals2020: 118.0k arrivals2021: 294.0k arrivals2022: 537.0k arrivals2023: 734.1k arrivals2024: 830.2k arrivals

Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.

Analysis

In 2024, arrivals of tourists from abroad in North Macedonia stood at 830,179 arrivals. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.1% on the previous year and up 95.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in North Macedonia peaked at 830,179 arrivals in 2024 and was at its lowest, 99,000 arrivals, in 2001.

That places North Macedonia 103rd out of 203 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 148,400 arrivals 121,000 arrivals 181,000 arrivals 5
2000s 191,200 arrivals 99,000 arrivals 259,000 arrivals 10
2010s 485,700 arrivals 262,000 arrivals 758,000 arrivals 10
2020s 502,664 arrivals 118,000 arrivals 830,179 arrivals 5

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 100 Namibia 864,000 arrivals compare
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  3. 102 Sudan 836,000 arrivals compare
  4. 104 Nicaragua 817,900 arrivals compare
  5. 105 Cameroon 812,000 arrivals compare
  6. 106 Laos 811,600 arrivals compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in North Macedonia?
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in North Macedonia was 830,179 arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 830,179 arrivals in 2024.
What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 99,000 arrivals in 2001.
How does North Macedonia rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
North Macedonia ranks 103rd out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is up 95.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Arrivals of tourists from abroad
Unit
arrivals
Source
UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
203 places, 5,187 data points, 1995–2024
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.