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SERBIA

North Macedonia is a candidate country for EU membership. The EU is the country’s primary political and economic partner, and its largest donor and investor. Cooperation and financial assistance covers a range of areas, making a lasting impact on people’s lives, business, and the environment.
North Macedonia, with the support of the EU, is undertaking comprehensive improvements needed to progress towards EU membership, such as strengthening the rule of law and improving public administration. In this way, the EU is working with North Macedonia towards a more prosperous future for its citizens.

FACTS AND FIGURES

These infographics are based on latest available statistical data produced by Eurostat (2019).

POPULATION

6.8
million

POPULATION

91
per km2

FERTILITY RATE

1.52

LIFE EXPECTANCY

73.4
Years
78.6
Years

YOUNG PEOPLE (<15)

14.3%
Years

PEOPLE WITH TERTIARY EDUCATION

33.5%
Years

GDP per capita

€7,780

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

54%
from EU
66%
to EU

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KEY MILESTONES

Dec 2009

Application for EU membership

Mar 2012

EU Candidate country status granted

Sep 2013

Entry into force of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement

Jan 2014

Accession negotiations opened

Dec 2019

18 chapters out of 35 opened of which 2 provisionally closed

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