Highest Poverty in North Macedonia

Top 70 cities ranked by highest poverty

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Highest Poverty — North Macedonia

1 Šuto Orizare F6 3.9%

2 Strumica E7 3.9%

3 Kičevo 43 3.9%

4 Lipkovo 59 3.9%

5 Zelino C3 3.9%

6 Saraj F6 3.9%

7 Radovis 84 3.9%

8 Tearce A5 3.9%

9 Kriva Palanka 52 3.9%

10 Kochani 46 3.9%

11 Gevgelija 33 3.9%

12 Negotino 69 3.9%

13 Studeničani A2 3.9%

14 Vinica B4 3.9%

15 Debar D2 3.9%

16 Negotino B7 3.9%

17 Delcevo 22 3.9%

18 Resen 86 3.9%

19 Gostivar D4 3.9%

20 Skopje F6 3.9%

21 Kumanovo D7 3.9%

22 Prilep E3 3.9%

23 Bitola 06 3.9%

24 Čair F6 3.9%

25 Tetovo E8 3.9%

26 Kisela Voda F6 3.9%

27 Veles F1 3.9%

28 Ilinden 36 3.9%

29 Shtip 98 3.9%

30 Centar Župa 18 3.9%

31 Ohrid E2 3.9%

32 Gjorče Petro F6 3.9%

33 Kavadarci D6 3.9%

34 Struga E6 3.9%

35 Butel F6 3.9%

36 Delogožda E6 3.9%

37 Sopište 92 3.9%

38 Rostusa E4 3.9%

39 Radishani F6 3.9%

40 Labunista E6 3.9%

41 Vrapčište B7 3.9%

42 Chucher-Sandevo 20 3.9%

43 Velesta E6 3.9%

44 Bogdanci 08 3.9%

45 Dolna Banjica D4 3.9%

46 Петровец 79 3.9%

47 Šipkovica E8 3.9%

48 Džepčište E8 3.9%

49 Makedonska Kamenica 62 3.9%

50 Jegunovce D5 3.9%

51 Vrutok D4 3.9%

52 Krivogashtani 53 3.9%

53 Makedonski Brod D8 3.9%

54 Bosilovo 11 3.9%

55 Brvenica 12 3.9%

56 Kamenjane C7 3.9%

57 Bogovinje C7 3.9%

58 Berovo 04 3.9%

59 Sveti Nikole A4 3.9%

60 Арачиново 01 3.9%

61 Probishtip 83 3.9%

62 Cegrane D4 3.9%

63 Krusevo 54 3.9%

64 Vasilevo A9 3.9%

65 Zajas 43 3.9%

66 Novo Selo 72 3.9%

67 Kondovo F6 3.9%

68 Dolneni 28 3.9%

69 Dračevo F6 3.9%

70 Kratovo 51 3.9%

Cities with the highest poverty rates in North Macedonia face deep economic challenges affecting a significant portion of their population. Šuto Orizare has a poverty rate of 3.9%.

High poverty rates impact communities in multiple ways: reduced access to healthcare and healthy food, lower educational outcomes, higher crime rates, and deteriorating infrastructure. These challenges are interconnected and require comprehensive solutions.

Addressing poverty in these cities requires a multi-pronged approach including economic development, affordable housing, quality education, healthcare access, and workforce training programs targeting underserved populations.

Did You Know?

1. In Šuto Orizare, 3.9% of residents — roughly 1 in 26 people — live below the poverty line.
2. Child poverty rates in these cities are often even higher than the overall rate, sometimes exceeding 40%.
3. Poverty is measured by household income relative to family size — the threshold varies from $15,060 for an individual to $31,200 for a family of four.

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