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North Macedonia vs Serbia: safety comparison

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North Macedonia vs Serbia: side-by-side safety comparison. Risk scores, FCDO + US State advisories, drug law, women's safety, LGBTQ+ status.

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North Macedonia sits a little lower on the Warnely composite score than Serbia (21 against 30), but the gap is small enough that the practical difference comes down to category-by-category detail rather than the headline. The biggest single category gap is in crime, where North Macedonia scores 1/5 against Serbia's 2/5. The US State Department currently carries a Level 1 advisory on North Macedonia and a Level 2 on Serbia.
🇲🇰North Macedonia 🇷🇸Serbia
Warnely composite (0–100, lower is safer) 21 / 100 30 / 100
Risk tier Exercise Normal Caution Exercise Normal Caution
UK FCDO advisory No active advisory No active advisory
US State Department advisory Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Global Peace Index rank #51 #64
Drug law Strict Strict
Women's safety rating Generally Safe Generally Safe
LGBTQ+ legal status hostile hostile
Tap water n/a n/a
Currency MKD RSD
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North Macedonia vs Serbia: common questions

Is North Macedonia or Serbia safer to visit?

North Macedonia has the lower Warnely composite risk score: 21/100 vs 30/100 (lower is safer). Both scores factor in crime, terrorism, natural disasters, health, civil unrest, and infrastructure.

Is North Macedonia or Serbia safer for solo female travellers?

North Macedonia is rated Generally Safe for women's safety; Serbia is rated Generally Safe. Read the full guides for city-level detail.

What do FCDO and US State Department say about North Macedonia and Serbia?

North Macedonia: No active advisory (FCDO), Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) (US State). Serbia: No active advisory (FCDO), Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) (US State).

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