Capital of North Macedonia: Skopje
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje. North Macedonia sits in Europe, has a population of 2,093,599, and uses the MKD. Official languages include Macedonian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Skopje
- Continent: Europe
- Population: ~2,093,599
- Area: 25,713 km²
- Population density: 81.4 people per km²
- Official language: Macedonian
- Currency: MKD
- ISO code: MK
How big is North Macedonia?
By population, North Macedonia ranks 148th in the world, holding roughly 0.03% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 146th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. North Macedonia has 81.4 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Europe, North Macedonia is the 33th most populous country of 46.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to North Macedonia in population are Guinea-Bissau (2,105,566) and Slovenia (2,119,675).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Rwanda (26,338 km²) and Haiti (27,750 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Macedonian is listed as an official language of North Macedonia alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
North Macedonia uses the MKD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
North Macedonia in Europe
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block North Macedonia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for North Macedonia and a page on the flag of North Macedonia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of North Macedonia?
The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.
What is the population of North Macedonia?
About 2,093,599, making it the 148th most populous country in the world.
How big is North Macedonia?
25,713 square kilometres, ranking 146th by land area, at a density of 81.4 people per square kilometre.
What currency does North Macedonia use?
The MKD, which no other country uses.