North Macedonia Faces School Closures Due to Demographic Decline

North Macedonia is entering the new academic year with a 38% drop in first-grade enrollments compared to a decade ago, forcing school closures as falling birth rates and emigration reshape demographics.

26 Aug, 09:23 — 26 Aug, 09:23

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North Macedonia Sees Drop in New School Pupils amid Demographic Woes

North Macedonia is heading into the new school year with around 14,500 entry-level pupils enrolled so far, almost 38 per cent fewer than a decade ago, as falling birth rates and emigration force shutdowns of schools and classes.

By Sinisa Jakov Marusic

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