In 2018, North Macedonia's education expenditure accounted for 3.6% of its GDP. North Macedonia invests significantly in education. Recent years of investment have led to the rapid development of education in North Macedonia. The editors at WorldWay take you through the state of educational development in North Macedonia in 2018.
North Macedonia has implemented universal 9-year compulsory education. In 2018, education expenditure accounted for 3.6% of GDP. In the 2018/2019 academic year, there were 192,000 students enrolled in primary schools (elementary and middle schools) and 83,000 students in secondary schools (high schools and vocational schools). There are 21 higher education institutions in the country, 7 of which are public universities: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, St. Kliment Ohridski University of Bitola, State University of Tetova, Goce Delčev University of Štip, etc. There are approximately 60,000 students in higher education, with 88% enrolled in public universities.
North Macedonia Press and Publishing
In 2018, 17 types of newspapers were published, with a total circulation of approximately 15 million copies. Major newspapers include: Nova Makedonija, Dnevnik, Utrinski Vesnik, Večer, Sloboden Pečat, etc.
North Macedonia News Agencies
In 2018, the national news agency was the Media Information Agency (MIA). Additionally, there were private news agencies such as the Macedonian Information Centre (MIC) and MAKfax. North Macedonia's online media is relatively well-developed, utilizing multiple languages including Macedonian, Albanian, and English.
North Macedonia Television
In 2018, there were 58 public television stations in the country, including 1 national broadcaster (MRT) and 52 local television stations, in addition to 5 private television stations. The national broadcaster broadcasts in 7 languages, including Macedonian and Albanian.
North Macedonia Radio
In 2018, there were 60 radio stations in the country, including 1 national radio station and 59 local radio stations. The national radio station broadcasts in Macedonian, Albanian, Turkish, Romani, Aromanian, Serbian, Bulgarian, and Greek.