North Macedonia is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 1.8 million people (UN estimate), the 148th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1993Population: 148th
North Macedonia北マケドニア
Region
Southern Europe, Europe
Population
about 1.8 million (148th)
Area
25,713 km² (143rd)
UN member since
April 8, 1993
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
North Macedonia in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 1.8 million, the 148th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/68 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 25,713 km², the 143rd largest of the 193. That is about 1/15 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 71.
Joining the United Nations
North Macedonia joined the United Nations on April 8, 1993.
That was 37 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare North Macedonia’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find North Macedonia on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about North Macedonia, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 14 UN member states in Southern Europe. The one with the most people is Italy.