Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers was 47.4% in 2017. ▲ Rising

Latest (2017)
47.4%
Change on year
up 6.8%
World rank
42nd
of 62 countries
All-time high
49.4%
in 2015
All-time low
23.5%
in 2010
Years of data
8
2009–2017

Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in North Macedonia, 2009–2017

010203040502009201320172009: 24.6 %2010: 23.5 %2012: 36.3 %2013: 41.4 %2014: 40.5 %2015: 49.4 %2016: 44.4 %2017: 47.4 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

North Macedonia recorded 47.4% for proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in 2017.

That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and up 92.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in North Macedonia peaked at 49.4% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 23.5%, in 2010.

That places North Macedonia 42nd out of 62 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers, magazines or electronic books in digital format, 25-74 years old, both sexes (%) in North Macedonia, 2009 to 2017.
Year % Change
2009 24.6%
2010 23.5% -4.5%
2012 36.3% +54.5%
2013 41.4% +14.0%
2014 40.5% -2.2%
2015 49.4% +22.0%
2016 44.4% -10.1%
2017 47.4% +6.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 24.6% 24.6% 24.6% 1
2010s 40.4% 23.5% 49.4% 7

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

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  3. 41 Brazil 49.3% compare
  4. 43 Morocco 42.8% compare
  5. 44 Georgia 40.7%
  6. 45 Ireland 37.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in North Macedonia?
Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in North Macedonia was 47.4% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 49.4% in 2015.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 23.5% in 2010.
How does North Macedonia rank for proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers?
North Macedonia ranks 42nd out of 62 countries with data for 2017.
Is proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is up 92.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers, magazines or electronic books in digital format, 25-74 years old, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers, magazines or electronic books in digital format, 25-74 years old, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
62 places, 760 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release