In 2026, the median age is 42.4 years in North Macedonia and 42.8 years in Belarus.
The total population of North Macedonia peaks in 2005 at 2,089,809.The total population of Belarus peaks in 1993 at 10,241,320.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of North Macedonia will be 68.6%, and 27.60% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Belarus will be 67.2%, and 27.48% of the population will be elderly.
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1950200020502100
North Macedonia
Belarus
Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%)
2000โ2019
1981โ1988 1998โ2021
Aging society (65+ reaches 7%)
1990
1950 or earlier
Aged society (65+ reaches 14%)
2017 15 years later
2002
Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%)
2029
2029
Long-term trends compared, 1950โ2100
Population change (2026 = 100)
Total population relative to 2026 (= 100), showing how much each population grows or shrinks.
Median age
Half of the population is younger than this age and half is older.
Elderly Population Percentage
Share of people aged 65 and over; 7%, 14% and 20% mark aging, aged and super-aged societies.
Dependency Ratio
Young and elderly population per 100 working-age people.
Population Growth Rate (Total)
Change in total population compared with the previous year.
Gender Ratio
Males per 100 females.
More comparisons
Compare North Macedonia with its region (Southern Europe)