North Macedonia: Retail sales Y-on-Y
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The most recent value is 5.61 percent as of July 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of -1.01 percent. Historically, the average for North Macedonia from January 2011 to July 2026 is 2.29 percent. The minimum of -22.3 percent was recorded in January 2025, while the maximum of 24.25 percent was reached in January 2024.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: The retail sales Y-on-Y is an aggregated measure of the sales of retail goods over a stated period. Because retail sales are a measure of consumer demand for finished goods, they are a leading macroeconomic indicator of the pulse of an economy and its projected path toward expansion or contraction. Retail sales Y-on-Y is calculated as the percent change in the Retail sales index from the same month the previous year. The Retail sales Y-on-Y measures only volume changes, i.e. price level changes are excluded.
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | North Macedonia: Retail sales Y-on-Y |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jul | 5.61 |
| 2026 Jun | -1.01 |
| 2026 May | 7.19 |
| 2026 Apr | 2.12 |
| 2026 Mar | 8.1 |
| 2026 Feb | 4.35 |
| 2026 Jan | 1.84 |
| 2025 Dec | 1.29 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | 1.30 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales | 107.30 | 7/2026 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 5.61 | 7/2026 | percent |
| House price index | 199.09 | Q1/2026 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | 12.51 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | 0.26 | 2/2025 | points |
| Consumer confidence | -10.10 | 9/2026 | points |