North Macedonia vs Slovakia: Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers
North Macedonia
67.7%
in 2017
Slovakia
65.5%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
22nd
Slovakia rank
25th
Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers over time
- North Macedonia
- Slovakia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 67.7% against 65.5% in Slovakia, a difference of 2.2%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Slovakia ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 22nd and Slovakia ranks 25th of 62 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 1 and Slovakia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Slovakia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.8% | 43.1% | 12.3% | Slovakia |
| 2010s | 58.6% | 54.9% | 3.7% | North Macedonia |
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 Slovakia?
- North Macedonia, at 67.7% against 65.5% in Slovakia as of 2017.
- What is the difference in proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers between North Macedonia and Slovakia?
- 2.2%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Slovakia?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2016.
- How do North Macedonia and Slovakia rank globally for proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers?
- North Macedonia ranks 22nd and Slovakia ranks 25th of 62 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, both sexes (%). 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