North Macedonia Cities by Population 2026
5 Most Populated North Macedonia Cities
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Skopje | 593,932 | 5.13% |
| Kumanovo | 76,200 | 0.31% |
| Bitola | 67,965 | -0.38% |
| Tetovo | 66,192 | 0.94% |
| Prilep | 62,557 | -0.24% |
| Shtip | 41,576 | -0.2% |
| Veles | 39,897 | -0.38% |
| Strumitsa | 39,322 | 0.45% |
| Ohrid | 38,014 | -0.42% |
| Kavadarci | 32,063 | 0.39% |
| Gostivar | 32,059 | -0.47% |
| Kocani | 23,742 | -0.73% |
| Kicevo | 22,555 | -0.76% |
| Gevgelija | 15,020 | -0.18% |
| Struga | 14,626 | -0.52% |
| Mala Recica | 14,162 | 2.22% |
| Vinitsa | 14,047 | 1.08% |
| Radovis | 14,029 | -0.6% |
| Kriva Palanka | 13,211 | -0.41% |
| Probishtip | 12,532 | 5.13% |
| Negotino | 12,287 | -0.32% |
| Batintsi | 11,861 | 3.35% |
| Sveti Nikole | 11,248 | -0.84% |
| Debar | 11,087 | -1.13% |
| Karposh | 9,310 | 2.27% |
| Delcevo | 9,208 | -0.91% |
| Studenicani | 8,717 | 1.72% |
| Makedonska Kamenitsa | 8,620 | 2.17% |
| Industriska Naselba | 8,234 | 0.1% |
| Arachinovo | 8,179 | 0.47% |
| Resen | 7,696 | -0.53% |
| Labunishta | 6,968 | 0.68% |
| Volkovo | 6,313 | -0.28% |
| Singelikj | 6,097 | -4.88% |
| Bogdantsi | 5,951 | -0.05% |
| Berovo | 5,580 | -0.94% |
| Radishani | 5,448 | -2.14% |
| Ilinden | 5,223 | 0.23% |
| Kratovo | 5,059 | -1.31% |
| Bogovinje | 4,985 | -0.99% |
| Chelopek | 4,264 | -0.88% |
| Krusevo | 3,831 | -1.36% |
| Vrapciste | 3,801 | -1.04% |
| Chegrane | 3,510 | -2.69% |
| Dobri Dol | 3,203 | -1.99% |
| Veleshta | 2,926 | -2.82% |
| Dolna Banjitsa | 2,277 | -2.65% |
| Orizari | 2,132 | -4.86% |
| Sopishte | 1,820 | -4.36% |
| Novo Selo | 1,532 | -4.84% |
| Saraj | 649 | -4.84% |
North Macedonia Overview
The largest city in North Macedonia is Skopje, with a population of 593,932 people.
North Macedonia, formerly known as Macedonia until February 2019, is the 152nd-most populous country in the world, with a population of 1.8 million people. Five cities have populations of over 50,000 people. The most populous city is Skopje, which is also the nation’s capital. Skopje has over 593.9K people. Skopje also serves as the political, academic, economic, and cultural center. The other four cities with populations over 50,000 are Bitola with 68K, Kumanovo with 76.2K, Prilep with 62.6K, and Tetovo with 66.2K.
About 58.21% of North Macedonia’s total population lives in urban areas and cities, meaning that 41.79% live in rural areas.
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