Is North Macedonia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in North Macedonia
Safety rating
Women living in North Macedonia consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in North Macedonia consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 11% percentage of women in North Macedonia have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 16 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.3/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is North Macedonia?
Skopje
Generally safe, especially in the city centre and well populated areas. Neighborhouds that are popular for going out (ex. Debar maalo) are also pretty safe. I would only advise on being a bit more careful than usual if you are walking alone somewhere after midnight, but even then, It's fairly safe, just be generally cautious.
Posted: April 29, 2025Skopje
Dont wear something luxurious especially when you are in Chair. While using public transport put everything in your bag and hold tight. Dont hold your phone while walking. Dont park to the places that you dont know. Dont get in taxis unless you called them from application. thats it <4
Posted: March 10, 2025
Gözde
North Macedonia
I felt safe while walking down the street in the morning or evening. I was safe where I spent time, I enjoyed. Many of the people I met were friendly and warm-hearted. They were benevolent. As a tourist, I never felt uncomfortable while traveling and exploring. I traveled safely
Posted: February 12, 2025North Macedonia
I'm with my friends. We go out together, but when I go out alone, I pay attention to public transportation and crowded places. But in Macedonia, people go home very early. There is no night culture and being on the street alone sometimes feels nice and sometimes dangerous.
Posted: February 7, 2025
eli
Skopje
it’s quite safe, but still always be careful and act like a local. for public transport there are older men that stare but just stare at them back weirdly and they will back off. ive came home at 4am and the city is just empty but always try to get home the safest and fastest way and be aware of taxi sacamers!
Posted: February 2, 2025Skopje
It is pretty safe. People sometimes can look weird but the city is safe. I recommend not going alone into old bazaar and that side of the bridge (after old bazaar). Other than that it is good its nice
Posted: January 26, 2025
Beril
Skopje
Skopje is a very safe city, especially because of its small population, which means almost everyone knows each other. There’s no crowding, and I can say it’s safe precisely because of the low population density.
Posted: January 1, 2025Skopje
Overall, it is a pretty safe city. However, there could be homeless/sketchy people walkingg around in the city center - but they are most often harmless. Except in the winter times, people are walking freely on the streets even after midnight. Especially in the summer, you could walk at 5am by yourself and still be OK.
Posted: December 23, 2024
Jana
North Macedonia
Macedonia in general is safe country, ofc there can be some stupid people that wants to steal if they see you from ritcher country but in general its safe. Macedonians in general are really polite people and not evil at all.
Posted: September 5, 2024
Blerta
Debar
It's a small city of around 10K citizens and pretty safe for solo traveling women. People are helpful and hospitable. One concern is the stray dogs. They don't attack if not teased but it's better to be aware.
Posted: August 28, 2024Is North Macedonia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 13 experiences from female travelers
North Macedonia, Group travel
It's been a month since I came to Macedonia and I came here with a volunteering project, so I have a house where I stay and this project covers it. The prices are not expensive here and I'm not sure there are many places to visit but it's very enjoyable to spend time with my friends. This is my first experience abroad and Macedonia will remain a special place for me. If I have to recommend a place to you, ‘Gino’ is an Italian pizza place. My friend discovered this place and we loved it. Finally, I think here its a reliable country.
Posted: February 20, 2025North Macedonia, Couple travel
I didn't feel safe at first because some guy tried to rob me, and then my boyfriend's money went missing. However, the city was inexpensive, which was nice. The food was okay; everything was similar to Turkey, and that was nice too.
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