93.7% of North Macedonia’s residents used the internet

According to the State Statistical Office, in the first quarter of 2026, 93.7 percent of people aged 15 to 74 in North Macedonia used the internet. The data concern the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) by individuals and households.

During the same period, 91.2 percent of households had internet access at home. The figures reflect the widespread use of the internet and digital services in everyday life, as well as the high level of internet access among households in the country.

The internet was used several times a day by 81.2 percent of the population. Likewise, 81.2 percent had ordered or purchased goods or services online during the previous 12 months.

Internet telephony and video calls were the most widespread ICT activity, at 93.5 percent. These services were used through internet cameras and applications such as Skype, FaceTime, Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber and Snapchat.

Messaging also accounted for a large share, at 88.4 percent. Messages were sent mainly through Skype, Messenger, WhatsApp and Viber.