Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) was 1.48 GPIA in 2023. ▼ Falling
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in North Macedonia, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 1.48 GPIA for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in 2023.
The figure is up 16.9% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in North Macedonia peaked at 1.52 GPIA in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.22 GPIA, in 2012.
That places North Macedonia 19th out of 108 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.27 GPIA | — |
| 2000 | 1.42 GPIA | +12.2% |
| 2001 | 1.46 GPIA | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 1.44 GPIA | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 1.43 GPIA | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 1.49 GPIA | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 1.52 GPIA | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 1.49 GPIA | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 1.4 GPIA | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 1.34 GPIA | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 1.28 GPIA | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 1.23 GPIA | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 1.26 GPIA | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 1.22 GPIA | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 1.27 GPIA | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 1.25 GPIA | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 1.28 GPIA | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 1.29 GPIA | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.36 GPIA | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 1.35 GPIA | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 1.34 GPIA | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 1.27 GPIA | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 1.48 GPIA | +16.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.27 GPIA | 1.27 GPIA | 1.27 GPIA | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.43 GPIA | 1.28 GPIA | 1.52 GPIA | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.27 GPIA | 1.22 GPIA | 1.36 GPIA | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.36 GPIA | 1.27 GPIA | 1.48 GPIA | 4 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More education data for North Macedonia
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 3.98 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,641 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,082 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 33,618 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 3.25 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 24,716 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 4.98 % change on previous year (2023)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in North Macedonia?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in North Macedonia was 1.48 GPIA in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.52 GPIA in 2005.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.22 GPIA in 2012.
- How does North Macedonia rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- North Macedonia ranks 19th out of 108 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release