Personal remittances, received (current US$), annual growth rate in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Personal remittances, received (current US$), annual growth rate was 2.08 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, received (current US$), annual growth rate in North Macedonia, 1997–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, personal remittances, received (current us$), annual growth rate in North Macedonia stood at 2.08 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 326.7% on the previous year and up 114.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received (current us$), annual growth rate in North Macedonia peaked at 63.98 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -18.6 % change on previous year, in 1998.
That places North Macedonia 130th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, received (current US$), annual growth rate in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 14.62 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | -18.6 % change on previous year | -227.2% |
| 1999 | 21.03 % change on previous year | -213.1% |
| 2000 | 5.73 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 2001 | -9.25 % change on previous year | -261.4% |
| 2002 | 44.2 % change on previous year | -578.1% |
| 2003 | 63.98 % change on previous year | +44.7% |
| 2004 | 22.66 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 2005 | 6.36 % change on previous year | -71.9% |
| 2006 | 17.65 % change on previous year | +177.4% |
| 2007 | 29.43 % change on previous year | +66.8% |
| 2008 | 17.86 % change on previous year | -39.3% |
| 2009 | -6.26 % change on previous year | -135.1% |
| 2010 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -128.4% |
| 2011 | 11.91 % change on previous year | +569.7% |
| 2012 | -9.21 % change on previous year | -177.3% |
| 2013 | -4.59 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
| 2014 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -142.2% |
| 2015 | -14.73 % change on previous year | -860.2% |
| 2016 | -3.25 % change on previous year | -77.9% |
| 2017 | 9.06 % change on previous year | -379.0% |
| 2018 | 9.93 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2019 | -6.48 % change on previous year | -165.2% |
| 2020 | 32.56 % change on previous year | -602.6% |
| 2021 | 4.16 % change on previous year | -87.2% |
| 2022 | -6.76 % change on previous year | -262.4% |
| 2023 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -119.1% |
| 2024 | -0.9184 % change on previous year | -171.1% |
| 2025 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -326.7% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 2.08 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.98 % change on previous year, 42% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 2.08 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.26 % change on previous year, 25% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.68 % change on previous year | -18.6 % change on previous year | 21.03 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 19.24 % change on previous year | -9.25 % change on previous year | 63.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.3636 % change on previous year | -14.73 % change on previous year | 11.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.4 % change on previous year | -6.76 % change on previous year | 32.56 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 127 Gambia 2.75 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Saint Kitts and Nevis 2.53 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Mali 2.28 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Samoa 2.08 % change on previous year compare
- 132 San Marino 1.98 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Belize 1.88 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for North Macedonia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 400.07 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0209 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 219.71 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 675.78 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -36.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0354 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 371.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 10.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received (current us$), annual growth rate in North Macedonia?
- Personal remittances, received (current us$), annual growth rate in North Macedonia was 2.08 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest personal remittances, received (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 63.98 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.6 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does North Macedonia rank for personal remittances, received (current us$), annual growth rate?
- North Macedonia ranks 130th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is personal remittances, received (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Personal remittances, received (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Personal remittances, received (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Personal remittances, received IMF balance of payments data, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Personal remittances, received (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.