Europe
Can you drink tap water in North Macedonia?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in North Macedonia?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water in Skopje and Ohrid is spring-fed and safe. In villages, ask locals.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 81% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in North Macedonia
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: North Macedonia
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia
- Speedtest Global Index: North Macedonia
- EF English Proficiency Index 2025: North Macedonia
- World Bank open data
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