Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family was 12.2% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
12.2%
Change on year
down 15.3%
World rank
5th
of 47 countries
All-time high
30.1%
in 2015
All-time low
12.2%
in 2024
Years of data
11
2014–2024

Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family in North Macedonia, 2014–2024

01020302014201920242014: 29.1 Percentage2015: 30.1 Percentage2016: 24.9 Percentage2017: 19.3 Percentage2018: 18.6 Percentage2019: 18.9 Percentage2020: 16.7 Percentage2021: 12.7 Percentage2022: 16.1 Percentage2023: 14.4 Percentage2024: 12.2 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

North Macedonia recorded 12.2% for persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

The figure is down 15.3% on the previous year and down 58.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family in North Macedonia peaked at 30.1% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 12.2%, in 2024.

That places North Macedonia 5th out of 47 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family in North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family (relatives) for a drink or meal at least once a month by age, sex and income group in North Macedonia, 2014 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2014 29.1%
2015 30.1% +3.4%
2016 24.9% -17.3%
2017 19.3% -22.5%
2018 18.6% -3.6%
2019 18.9% +1.6%
2020 16.7% -11.6%
2021 12.7% -24.0%
2022 16.1% +26.8%
2023 14.4% -10.6%
2024 12.2% -15.3%

North Macedonia compared with similar countries

  • North Macedonia's 12.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.7%, 2.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 23.5% 18.6% 30.1% 6
2020s 14.4% 12.2% 16.7% 5

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 2 Romania 18.1% compare
  2. 3 Hungary 15.3% compare
  3. 4 Greece 12.8% compare
  4. 6 Montenegro 11.1% compare
  5. 7 Bulgaria 10.5% compare
  6. 8 Spain 8.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family in North Macedonia?
Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family in North Macedonia was 12.2% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 30.1% in 2015.
What is the lowest persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 12.2% in 2024.
How does North Macedonia rank for persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family?
North Macedonia ranks 5th out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
Is persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is down 58.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family (relatives) for a drink or meal at least once a month by age, sex and income group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family (relatives) for a drink or meal at least once a month by age, sex and income group
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 572 data points, 2014–2025
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