Mobile phone subscriptions in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Mobile phone subscriptions was 1.98 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in North Macedonia, 1980–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, mobile phone subscriptions in North Macedonia stood at 1.98 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in North Macedonia peaked at 2.24 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
North Macedonia ranks 152nd of 212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,224 | 0 | 48,733 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.06 million | 115,748 | 1.97 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.11 million | 1.92 million | 2.24 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.96 million | 1.86 million | 2.05 million | 5 |
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More science & technology data for North Macedonia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 498.97 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 4 (2013)
- Patent applications, residents 42 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.4% (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 29.89 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 888.07 per million people (2024)
- Technicians in R&D 91.12 per million people (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in North Macedonia?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in North Macedonia was 1.98 million in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.24 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does North Macedonia rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- North Macedonia ranks 152nd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Mobile phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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