Skopje
Workforce Availability8/10
Infrastructure Score6/10
Cost Competitiveness9/10
Business Environment7/10
Investment Overview
Skopje is North Macedonia’s largest urban economy with broad labour availability and strong regional access.
Municipality Details
Municipality Websitehttps://skopje.gov.mk
Investor Officehttps://skopje.gov.mk/invest
Investment ContactInvestment Desk
Investment Contact Information+389 2 3297 200
Talent & Demographics
Labor Force245,000
Unemployment Rate14.2%
Average Age39.1
University Graduates52,000
Vocational Graduates34,000
Higher Education Share36%
Secondary Education ShareN/A
Primary or Lower Education ShareN/A
Connectivity
Nearest AirportSkopje International Airport
Airport Distance23 km
Closest Capital CitiesSofia 245 km; Thessaloniki 230 km; Pristina 90 km
Transport LinksAirport, Corridor X, rail, motorway
- NO Highway Access
- NO Rail Connection
- NO Port Access
Utilities & Digital Infrastructure
Electricity Reliability98.7%
Broadband Coverage92%
Avg. Internet Speed62 Mbps
Utility OperatorsEVN Macedonia, water utility, telecom operators
- YES Industrial Water Supply
- YES Natural Gas Access
Costs & Business Environment
Avg. Industrial Rent€2.8/m²/mo
Avg. Office Rent€8/m²/mo
Avg. Gross Wage€720/mo
Corporate Tax Rate10%
Electricity Cost€0.12/kWh
Investment & Economy
Foreign Direct InvestmentN/A
FDI per CapitaN/A
Gross Value AddedN/A
GVA per CapitaN/A
Real Estate & Zoning
Industrial Zones5
Available Land350 hectares
Avg. Land Price€40/m²
Business ParksYES
- YES Greenfield Sites
- YES Brownfield Sites
Quality of Life
Hospitals12
Universities5
International Schools4
Air Quality Index87
Green Space per Capita21 m²
Local Government Capacity
Avg. Permit Time35 days
Response Time3 days
- YES Investor Office
- YES English Support
- YES Incentives Available