North Macedonia Human Development Index 2023: 0.81
North Macedonia's human development index in 2023 is 0.81, up 0.5% from 2022. It ranks #68 of 193 countries.
The Human Development Index combines indicators of health, education, and income to assess development levels.
Source (2023): Human Development Index (UNDP) | Our World in Data
Where North Macedonia ranks (2023)
#68 of 193- #66
Bahamas0.82 - #67
Malaysia0.82 - #68
North Macedonia0.82 - #69
Armenia0.81 - #69
Barbados0.81
Human Development Index over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.82 | +0 | +0.49% | |
| 2022 | 0.81 | +0.03 | +3.84% | |
| 2021 | 0.78 | 0 | -0.26% | |
| 2020 | 0.78 | 0.02 | -2.73% | |
| 2019 | 0.81 | 0.01 | -1.11% | |
| 2018 | 0.81 | +0.01 | +0.87% | |
| 2017 | 0.81 | +0.01 | +0.88% | |
| 2016 | 0.8 | +0.01 | +0.63% | |
| 2015 | 0.8 | +0.01 | +0.89% | |
| 2014 | 0.79 | +0.01 | +0.77% | |
| 2013 | 0.78 | +0.01 | +0.90% | |
| 2012 | 0.78 | +0 | +0.52% | |
| 2011 | 0.77 | +0.01 | +0.78% | |
| 2010 | 0.77 | +0.01 | +1.06% | |
| 2009 | 0.76 | +0 | +0.53% | |
| 2008 | 0.75 | +0.02 | +2.87% | |
| 2007 | 0.73 | +0.01 | +0.83% | |
| 2006 | 0.73 | +0.01 | +1.26% | |
| 2005 | 0.72 | +0.01 | +1.27% | |
| 2004 | 0.71 | +0.01 | +1.14% | |
| 2003 | 0.7 | +0.01 | +0.86% | |
| 2002 | 0.69 | +0 | +0.43% | |
| 2001 | 0.69 | +0 | +0.73% | |
| 2000 | 0.69 | +0.01 | +1.63% | |
| 1999 | 0.68 | +0.01 | +1.35% | |
| 1998 | 0.67 | +0.01 | +0.76% | |
| 1997 | 0.66 | +0 | +0.61% | |
| 1996 | 0.66 | +0 | +0.61% | |
| 1995 | 0.65 | +0.01 | +0.77% | |
| 1994 | 0.65 | +0 | +0.15% | |
| 1993 | 0.65 | +0.01 | +0.78% | |
| 1992 | 0.64 | 0.01 | -0.77% | |
| 1991 | 0.65 | +0 | +0.47% | |
| 1990 | 0.64 | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). North Macedonia: Human Development Index. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/north-macedonia/human-development-index
The figures on this page come from Human Development Index | UNDP, Human Development Report via Our World in Data. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Macedonia Human Development Index
What is North Macedonia's human development index in 2023?▾
North Macedonia's human development index is 0.81 in 2023, according to Human Development Index | UNDP, Human Development Report via Our World in Data.
Is North Macedonia's human development index increasing or decreasing?▾
North Macedonia's human development index rose by 0.5% from 2022 (0.81) to 2023 (0.81). Over the past decade (2013–2023) it rose by 4.2%.
How does North Macedonia rank for human development index?▾
In 2023, North Macedonia has the 68th highest human development index out of 193 countries with data.
What was North Macedonia's human development index in 1990?▾
In 1990, North Macedonia's human development index was 0.64. By 2023 it rose by 26.6%.
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