Fuel exports in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Fuel exports was 3.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fuel exports in North Macedonia, 1994–2024
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fuel exports in North Macedonia is 3.5%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 15.9% on the previous year and up 97.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel exports in North Macedonia peaked at 9.4% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1994.
North Macedonia ranks 92nd of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel exports in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0.1% | — |
| 1995 | 0.4% | +211.5% |
| 1996 | 0.9% | +117.6% |
| 1997 | 0.4% | -48.6% |
| 1998 | 0.8% | +77.5% |
| 1999 | 1.9% | +137.1% |
| 2000 | 4.8% | +151.8% |
| 2001 | 3.8% | -21.2% |
| 2002 | 2.2% | -40.2% |
| 2003 | 5.4% | +140.7% |
| 2004 | 4.7% | -13.5% |
| 2005 | 8.0% | +71.2% |
| 2006 | 9.4% | +17.0% |
| 2007 | 4.9% | -48.1% |
| 2008 | 7.9% | +61.9% |
| 2009 | 7.5% | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 7.7% | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 8.7% | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 6.4% | -26.1% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | -61.5% |
| 2014 | 1.8% | -29.1% |
| 2015 | 1.4% | -22.5% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | -13.0% |
| 2017 | 1.5% | +27.2% |
| 2018 | 1.7% | +12.9% |
| 2019 | 2.0% | +20.1% |
| 2020 | 1.4% | -30.8% |
| 2021 | 1.8% | +29.8% |
| 2022 | 4.4% | +139.4% |
| 2023 | 4.1% | -6.2% |
| 2024 | 3.5% | -15.9% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 3.5% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.4%, 1.0× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 3.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.0%, 70% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 6 |
| 2000s | 5.8% | 2.2% | 9.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.5% | 1.2% | 8.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.0% | 1.4% | 4.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More energy & mining data for North Macedonia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 7.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 11.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel exports in North Macedonia?
- Fuel exports in North Macedonia was 3.5% in 2024, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest fuel exports recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.4% in 2006.
- What is the lowest fuel exports recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1994.
- How does North Macedonia rank for fuel exports?
- North Macedonia ranks 92nd out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fuel exports rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Fuel exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.