Number of people using the Internet in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Number of people using the Internet was 1.52 million users in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of people using the Internet in North Macedonia, 1990–2021
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in. Measured in users.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of people using the internet in North Macedonia is 1.52 million users, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 31.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people using the internet in North Macedonia peaked at 1.54 million users in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 users, in 1990.
North Macedonia ranks 138th of 207 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,608 users | 0 users | 30,721 users | 6 |
| 2000s | 531,582 users | 51,134 users | 1.07 million users | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.34 million users | 1.06 million users | 1.54 million users | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.52 million users | 1.52 million users | 1.52 million users | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 135 Mauritania 1.69 million users compare
- 136 Papua New Guinea 1.66 million users compare
- 137 Gabon 1.56 million users compare
- 139 Sierra Leone 1.51 million users compare
- 140 Bahrain 1.50 million users compare
- 141 Liberia 1.39 million users compare
More science & technology data for North Macedonia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 498.97 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 1.98 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 108.39 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 108.39 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 4 (2013)
- Share of the population using the Internet 93.1% (2025)
- Patent applications, residents 42 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.4% (2024)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 350.2 (2025)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 29.89 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people using the internet in North Macedonia?
- Number of people using the internet in North Macedonia was 1.52 million users in 2021, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in.
- What is the highest number of people using the internet recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 million users in 2019.
- What is the lowest number of people using the internet recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 users in 1990.
- How does North Macedonia rank for number of people using the internet?
- North Macedonia ranks 138th out of 207 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of people using the internet rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in, published as part of Number of people using the Internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of individuals using the Internet.