North Macedonia
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Skopje
- Population
- 1,820,909
- 2025
- Area
- 25,713 km²
- Official languages
- Macedonian, Albanian
- Currency
- Macedonian Denar
- MKD
- GDP per capita
- US$10,490
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Macedonian citizens keep their citizenship when acquiring another, but naturalising foreigners must usually obtain release from their previous citizenship.
North Macedonia (Europe) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Retirement Destination Index — #48/198 (70.9/100). Lowest relative position: Wealth Protection Index — #105/205 (57.5/100). The passport ranks #49/198 and reaches 129 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 64.3/100 (#74/199). On the entry side, 79/197 passports can enter North Macedonia without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in North Macedonia.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity62.5
- Safety & Stability79.4
- Economy & Income57.3
- Education65.6
- Environment & Clean Water73.6
- Infrastructure87.9
- Digital Connectivity68.3
- Equality57.2
- Learning Quality45.6
- Educational Attainment80.7
- Expected Years of Schooling57.5
- Education Spending86.9
- Basic Access66.2
- Violent Crime97.1
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism65.5
- Law Enforcement & Order44.9
- Road Safety90.3
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes89.5
- Coverage & Access82.8
- Health Workforce & Facilities47.8
- Spending & Investment27.4
- Financial Protection46.9
- Personal Income Tax81.8
- Capital Gains & Dividends75.0
- System & Incentives72.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security82.9
- Rule of Law & Property Rights40.2
- Political Stability65.5
- Institutions & Regulation52.8
- Financial Soundness82.4
- Monetary Stability55.2
- Freedom of Capital Movement60.0
- Education65.6
- Healthcare62.5
- Safety79.4
- Quality of Life68.0
- Cost of living72.6
- Passport57.5
- Passport57.5
- Quality of Life68.0
- Safety79.4
- Healthcare62.5
- Purchasing power & price stability44.9
- Education65.6
- Wealth Protection57.5
- Tax84.1
- Cost of living72.6
- Healthcare62.5
- Safety79.4
- Quality of Life68.0
- Tax84.1
- Wealth Protection57.5
- Affordable Prices80.1
- Price Stability55.2
- Purchasing power42.3
At a glance
Entering North Macedonia
- Visa-free: 79 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 118 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 2/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- TR & personal work permit for self-employment/business
- North Macedonia Naturalisation by Exception — special economic/national interest (Law on Citizenship, Art. 9 & 11)
Frequently asked questions about North Macedonia
What is the capital of North Macedonia?
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.
What is the population of North Macedonia?
According to the World Bank, North Macedonia had a population of 1,820,909 in 2025.
What are the official languages of North Macedonia?
The official languages of North Macedonia are Macedonian and Albanian.
What currency does North Macedonia use?
North Macedonia uses the Macedonian Denar (MKD).
Does North Macedonia allow dual citizenship?
Macedonian citizens keep their citizenship when acquiring another, but naturalising foreigners must usually obtain release from their previous citizenship.
How strong is the North Macedonia passport?
The North Macedonia passport ranks #49 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 129 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for North Macedonia passport holders?
Holders of the North Macedonia passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 62 destinations and need an e-Visa for 56. Full list: North Macedonia passport page.
How many passports can enter North Macedonia without applying for a visa in advance?
79 of 197 passports can enter North Macedonia without applying for a consular visa in advance: 79 visa-free. 118 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does North Macedonia offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in North Macedonia: TR & personal work permit for self-employment/business and North Macedonia Naturalisation by Exception — special economic/national interest (Law on Citizenship, Art. 9 & 11). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in North Macedonia?
In North Macedonia, North Macedonia Naturalisation by Exception — special economic/national interest (Law on Citizenship, Art. 9 & 11) requires a minimum investment starting from US$220,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in North Macedonia?
In North Macedonia, an application under North Macedonia Naturalisation by Exception — special economic/national interest (Law on Citizenship, Art. 9 & 11) takes about 5–12 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of North Macedonia through these programmes?
North Macedonia Naturalisation by Exception — special economic/national interest (Law on Citizenship, Art. 9 & 11) grants citizenship directly (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in North Macedonia?
In North Macedonia, North Macedonia Naturalisation by Exception — special economic/national interest (Law on Citizenship, Art. 9 & 11) requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in North Macedonia?
All 2 programmes can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is North Macedonia strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, North Macedonia is strongest on the Retirement Destination Index (#48 of 198) and weakest on the Wealth Protection Index (#105 of 205).
How does North Macedonia rank for quality of life?
North Macedonia scores 68.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #92 of 211.
Is North Macedonia expensive to live in?
North Macedonia scores 72.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #87 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is North Macedonia?
North Macedonia scores 79.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #70 of 203.
How does North Macedonia rank for healthcare?
North Macedonia scores 62.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #73 of 192.
How does North Macedonia rank for education?
North Macedonia scores 65.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #89 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
