North Macedonia vs Spain: Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers
North Macedonia
72.4%
in 2017
Spain
75.0%
in 2023
North Macedonia rank
22nd
Spain rank
21st
Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers over time
- North Macedonia
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 75.0% against 72.4% in North Macedonia, a difference of 2.6%.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 22nd and Spain ranks 21st of 60 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.0% | 49.6% | 4.6% | Spain |
| 2010s | 60.9% | 74.2% | 13.3% | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers, North Macedonia or Spain?
- Spain, at 75.0% against 72.4% in North Macedonia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers between North Macedonia and Spain?
- 2.6%, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Spain?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2017.
- How do North Macedonia and Spain rank globally for proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers?
- North Macedonia ranks 22nd and Spain ranks 21st of 60 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers, magazines or electronic books in digital format, 15-24 years old, male (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release