Tourism statisticsCountry2026
North Macedonia Tourism Statistics: 830,179 Arrivals in 2024
North Macedonia recorded 830,179 international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 45,000 Airbnb stays in North Macedonia in the 12 months to October 2026, with Skopje the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 231,399
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 98%
Key facts
North Macedonia Tourism Facts
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Official
- UN Tourism puts North Macedonia at 830,179 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in North Macedonia at 45,000 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in North Macedonia added up to 231,399 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in North Macedonia lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 37 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in North Macedonia in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and July, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in North Macedonia ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in North Macedonia in July were booked furthest ahead, about 55 days, against 22 days for November, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 98% of North Macedonia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Germany at 12% and the United States at 11%.
By place
- AirROI ranks North Macedonia 36th for Airbnb stays among Europe's 45 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Skopje had the most Airbnb stays of the 3 towns it lists in North Macedonia in the 12 months to October 2026, at 29,028, ahead of Ohrid and Bitola.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit North Macedonia?
UN Tourism counted 830,179 international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 830,179International tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in North Macedonia
North Macedonia had 2,644 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 45,000 stays and 231,399 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.1 nights and was booked about 37 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 9 towns it tracks in North Macedonia; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,644
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 45,000
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 231,399
- Typical stay
- 5.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 37 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in North Macedonia?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in North Macedonia in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and July. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August ranks first, January last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: August, September, July, June, May, October, November, April, March, February, December, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.3% | 51 days |
| September | 11.0% | 36 days |
| July | 10.1% | 55 days |
| June | 9.0% | 36 days |
| May | 8.9% | 35 days |
| October | 8.6% | 33 days |
| November | 7.6% | 22 days |
| April | 7.6% | 34 days |
| March | 7.4% | 28 days |
| February | 6.7% | 26 days |
| December | 6.2% | 33 days |
| January | 5.7% | 23 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do North Macedonia Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among North Macedonia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (98%), led by Germany at 12% and the United States at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, İstanbul was the top origin city at 3.8%, ahead of Skopje at 3.2%. The figures rest on 115,995 reviews, written over many years.
98% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 98%
- From within North Macedonia 2%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in North Macedonia
Skopje, Ohrid and Bitola took 95% of Airbnb stays in North Macedonia in the 12 months to October 2026. September is the busiest Airbnb month in 1 of the 3 towns, led by Skopje, and August in 1, led by Ohrid. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 94% in Bitola to 98% in Ohrid.
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Lists the 3 of North Macedonia's 9 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in North Macedonia
How many tourists visit North Macedonia?
North Macedonia had 830,179 international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 45,000 Airbnb stays in North Macedonia in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in North Macedonia?
The busiest Airbnb month in North Macedonia in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and July. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in North Macedonia?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in North Macedonia in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and December ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 23 days ahead, against 55 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in North Macedonia?
A typical Airbnb stay in North Macedonia lasted 5.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 37 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.0 nights in September to 6.3 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in North Macedonia come from?
Of North Macedonia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 98% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Germany at 12% and the United States at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was İstanbul at 3.8%, ahead of Skopje at 3.2%.
What is the most booked town in North Macedonia on Airbnb?
Skopje was the most booked town in North Macedonia on Airbnb, with an estimated 29,028 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Ohrid and Bitola.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (830,179 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 45,000 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 9 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 115,995 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.