Data Centers in Macedonia

Macedonia – Strategic Regional Resilience in Southeastern Europe

Executive Summary

Macedonia serves as a reliable secondary footprint for organizations requiring regional edge nodes or disaster recovery sites without the high costs of Western European hubs. It provides a stable base for managing Balkan traffic, ensuring low latency and high availability for critical workloads across the peninsula.

Macedonia: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 15 carriers. The market supports approximately 15–20 carriers across 6 data centers as of September 2025. This density includes national incumbents and regional transit providers, ensuring competitive pricing for local loops and international backhaul.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 0, enabling access to 0 cloud regions as of September 2025. There are no native cloud on–ramps in the country. Private extension options via point–to–point waves or protected circuits typically connect to the nearest regional hubs in Sofia or Vienna.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The IXP.mk node in Skopje functions as the primary peering point, facilitating local traffic exchange to reduce latency and transit costs.

Bare Metal: Resilient bare metal solutions are available through regional providers. Global options such as Hivelocity or Latitude.sh are accessible through partner networks as of September 2025.

Power Analysis

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity rates typically fall between €0.13–€0.16/kWh, as of September 2025. The energy mix consists of approximately 86% fossil fuels and 14% renewables. This pricing structure keeps operational expenditure predictable for high–density deployments compared to neighboring markets.

Power Grid Reliability: The electrical grid in major Skopje corridors is well–engineered with multi–substation support. Facilities generally employ redundant power feeds and industrial–grade backup systems to ensure consistent uptime for enterprise workloads.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are primarily located in Skopje, providing immediate proximity to the national government, financial institutions, and the tech sector. This centralizes administrative and technical management for regional footprints.

Regional Market Reach: A Skopje–based deployment effectively serves a population of over 20 million people across neighboring Balkan states with sub–20ms latency.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: The overall corporate tax environment remains simplified for international investors, offering a predictable framework for long–term financial planning. This stability allows for consistent budgeting without sudden regulatory shifts in the technology sector.

Natural Disaster Risk

The natural disaster risk for Macedonia is rated as Low (2.8/10), as of September 2025. The risk profile is primarily defined by seismic and inland water concerns.

Risk Summary:

• Earthquake: 6.5 (Moderate risk requiring seismic–rated facility construction).
• River Flood: 4.2 (Managed through localized zoning and facility elevation).
• Drought: 3.8 (Seasonal impact on regional resources).
• Epidemic: 3.6 (Consistent with regional European averages).

Other hazards such as coastal flooding and tsunamis are not applicable to this inland location. All data reflects conditions as of September 2025.