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Categories: BUSINESS
North Macedonia tourism and real estate boom
Entities: World Bank · Ohrid Airport · Macedonian government · North Macedonia · Skopje Airport
Overview
In late July 2026 North Macedonia reported a sharp rise in visitor numbers. Airport traffic at Skopje and Ohrid grew 28% year‑on‑year, and foreign tourist arrivals jumped 40%, which the government linked to recent tourism‑promotion measures and pledged further investment in airline routes and infrastructure.
A few days later, the surge in tourism was reflected in the domestic property market. The Q2 real‑estate report showed a 27% increase in market value to €351.7 million, with record prices for new apartments in Skopje and older units in Ohrid. Transaction volumes rose across apartments, houses and land, while commercial‑space values fell and industrial‑object values nearly doubled. The data suggest that the influx of tourists is driving heightened demand for housing and related assets, fueling a broader economic upswing.
Further data from the Registry of Prices and Rents confirm the momentum: 8,369 sales and rentals were recorded between 1 April and 30 June, a 7.9% rise over the first quarter. The market’s total financial value reached €351.7 million, up 27.3% from Q1, with 977 investor‑driven sales, including 943 new‑build apartments—a 32% increase. The Cadastre Agency logged 28,352 pre‑registration sheets for construction projects, indicating a robust pipeline of new supply that is likely to sustain the real‑estate boom linked to the tourism surge.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The highest price for a new apartment sold by an investor in Q2 2026 was 206,640 denars (3,360 euros) per square metre. (registry data)
- [● 7 SOURCES] A 50‑square‑metre apartment in Skopje’s Center sold for 168,000 euros. (registry data)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The highest price for a used apartment in Ohrid was 197,408 denars (3,200 euros) per square metre, with a 66‑square‑metre unit sold for 211,200 euros. (registry data)
- [● 7 SOURCES] 8,369 real‑estate transactions (sales and rentals) were recorded from 1 April to 30 June 2026, a 7.9 % increase over the first quarter. (registry data)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The total financial value of the Macedonian real‑estate market in Q2 2026 was 351.7 million euros, up 27.3 % from Q1. (registry data)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Investors recorded 977 sales in the quarter, including 943 apartments and 34 houses. (registry data)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Cadastre Agency logged 28,352 pre‑registration sheets for construction projects. (cadastre data)
Timeline
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about 8 hours ago
[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesNorth Macedonia real estate market surges in Q2 2026Macedonia’s Q2 2026 real‑estate market saw record prices, 8,369 transactions and a 27.3 % value rise to €351.7 m, with new‑build sales up 32 %.
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4 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMacedonia reports 28% airport traffic jump, 40% surge in touristsMacedonia’s Skopje and Ohrid airports saw a 28% passenger increase in early 2026, while foreign tourist arrivals rose 40% per the World Bank Tourism Watch, growth credited to government measures.
Sources
boursa.info · denesen.mk · expres.mk · koha.mk · lider.mk · plusinfo.mk · press24.mk · sitel.com.mk · tetovasot.com
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