Albania vs North Macedonia

Albania scores 60.6 in the NationsTree Index (55th in the world) and North Macedonia scores 46.7 (102nd), a gap of 13.9 points. Their trees are 4.9 m and 4.3 m tall; tree height grows with real GDP and is adjusted by the index.

Albania has 29% more people than North Macedonia. Albania has 12% more land area than North Macedonia. The economy of Albania is 30% larger than that of North Macedonia (GDP at purchasing power parity). Population: Albania 2.3 million and North Macedonia 1.8 million (2025).

GDP per person at purchasing power parity is $28,221 in Albania and $28,029 in North Macedonia (2025, international dollars). People in Albania live on average 3.2 years longer (79.8 vs 76.6 years).

Of 35 indicators reported by both countries, Albania ranks higher in the world on 20 and North Macedonia on 15. Albania is clearly stronger in tourism, natural resources and economy. North Macedonia is clearly stronger in main industries, science & innovation and trade.

As a nation, Albania is the older of the two (statehood since 1912, 114 years), compared with North Macedonia (since 1991). Over the last five years Albania improved faster (direction score 90 vs 37 out of 100).