Educational Development in North Macedonia
North Macedonia has implemented a nationwide 9-year compulsory education system. In 2018, education expenditure in North Macedonia accounted for 3.6% of its GDP. In the 2018/2019 academic year, there were 192,000 students enrolled in primary schools (elementary and middle schools) and 83,000 students enrolled in secondary schools (high schools and vocational schools) in North Macedonia.
Higher Education in North Macedonia
There are a total of 21 higher education institutions in North Macedonia, 7 of which are public universities, including Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, St. Kliment Ohridski University of Bitola, State University of Tetova, and Goce Delčev University of Štip. There are approximately 60,000 students enrolled in higher education, with 88% of them attending public institutions.
Sports Development in North Macedonia
The Republic of North Macedonia has participated in the Olympic Games since 1996. From 1996 to the present, North Macedonia has not yet won an Olympic medal. The highest level of professional football in the country is the Macedonian First Football League.