Statistical regions of North Macedonia: population and official figures
North Macedonia is divided into 8 statistical regions. The largest by population is Skopje Region with 608,802 people (33.4% of the total); the smallest is Vardar Region with 135,676.
Who governs North Macedonia's statistical regions?
Planning regions (8): Councils made up of the mayors of member municipalities. Regional development and statistics; no administrative powers.
How local power works in North Macedonia · Level 5: devolved and state governments worldwide
All 8 statistical regions, largest first
| # | Statistical region | Population | Year | Growth (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skopje Region | 608,802 | 2025-06-30 | – |
| 2 | Polog Region | 251,980 | 2025-06-30 | – |
| 3 | Pelagonia Region | 205,695 | 2025-06-30 | – |
| 4 | Southwest Region | 175,487 | 2025-06-30 | – |
| 5 | Northeast Region | 151,613 | 2025-06-30 | – |
| 6 | East Region | 145,773 | 2025-06-30 | – |
| 7 | Southeast Region | 145,483 | 2025-06-30 | – |
| 8 | Vardar Region | 135,676 | 2025-06-30 | – |
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Sources
- State Statistical Office of the Republic of North Macedonia: Regions of the Republic of North Macedonia, 2024, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 80909f4d17cd…)
- State Statistical Office of the Republic of North Macedonia: Gross Domestic Product, by year and regions (MakStat table 675_NacSmA_Reg_BDPreg_ml), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 98512569b7e3…)
- State Statistical Office of the Republic of North Macedonia: Activity rates of the population aged 15 years and over by regions, annual (MakStat table 090_PazTrud_Reg_StapAkt_ml), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 34ac0a750a0f…)
- State Statistical Office of the Republic of North Macedonia: Social cash benefit recipients by regions and by year (MakStat table 175_SocZas_reg_KorSocParPom_ML), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 32a045fbb5e1…)
- State Statistical Office of the Republic of North Macedonia: Infant mortality rate, by region, by year (MakStat table 625_VitStat_Reg_StUmrDoen_ml), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7abaf66cdf91…)
- State Statistical Office of the Republic of North Macedonia: Total estimated resident population, by region, 30 June 2021-2025 (MakStat table 30062021_Reg_Za_PX), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 94fe6c4e2fe6…)
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