Protest and civil unrestElevated
Protests are persistent but usually manageable with planning.
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North Macedonia political and security risk assessment
North Macedonia carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 20 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), down 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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North Macedonia
What is the political and security risk in North Macedonia right now?
North Macedonia carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 20 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), down 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Little changed at Low, with no standing risk flags.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 3.5% in 2025 with inflation at 4.1%.
What are the main risks of operating in North Macedonia?
Armed conflict and political violenceElevated
Armed violence is reported regularly in some areas.
What has changed recently in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia moved down 1 this week and rose 3 points over the last 12 weeks, from 17 to 20.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is likely that North Macedonia stays in the Low band through the end of December. It sits 5 points from the Guarded band.
60 to 75%
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Trade equals 133% of GDP (2025 data). A highly open economy, so local disruption travels quickly through supplier networks.
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$19.1 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth3.5%Latest data, 2025
Inflation4.1%Latest data, 2025
Trade133% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Population1.8 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the North Macedonia threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in North Macedonia for business?
North Macedonia carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 20 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), down 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in North Macedonia?
The main risk drivers are protest and civil unrest (elevated); armed conflict and political violence (elevated). Protests are persistent but usually manageable with planning.
What is the outlook for North Macedonia?
We assess it is likely (60 to 75%) that North Macedonia stays in the Low band through the end of December. It sits 5 points from the Guarded band.
How often is the North Macedonia risk assessment updated?
The North Macedonia threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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