What is the population of Albania in 2026?
Albania has a population of 2,349,580 people (2025 estimate), which is 147th in the world and about 0.03% of the global total.
Officially Republic of Albania
Population 2025
2,349,580
0.03% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
−1.17%
−27,396 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
88/km²
27,400 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
37.3 years
Life expectancy 79.8 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Albania
With a population of 2,349,580, Albania ranks 145th globally and spans 27,400 km² across southeastern Europe. The country experiences annual population decline of -1.2%, reflecting broader demographic trends in the region. A median age of 37.3 years and fertility rate of 1.3 births per woman indicate an aging population, though life expectancy stands at 79.8 years. About 59% of residents live in urban areas, with Tirana serving as the capital.
Albania operates as a parliamentary republic, having gained independence in 1912. The economy generates a GDP per capita of $12,998, with the Albanian lek as the national currency. Population density averages 88 people per km², relatively modest for Europe. The country borders Montenegro, Greece, North Macedonia, and Kosovo.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Tirana
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- AL · ALB
- Demonym
- Albanian
- Currency
- Albanian lek (ALL L)
- Government
- Parliamentary system
- State inception
- 1912
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +355
- Internet TLD
- .al
- Land neighbours
- 4
Languages
- Albanian
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 16.8%
- Age 15–64
- 66.2%
- Age 65+
- 16.9%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 41 | 158 |
| 95-99 | 636 | 1,319 |
| 90-94 | 4,180 | 6,258 |
| 85-89 | 14,021 | 17,540 |
| 80-84 | 27,319 | 32,529 |
| 75-79 | 39,520 | 44,081 |
| 70-74 | 57,694 | 63,980 |
| 65-69 | 77,609 | 85,559 |
| 60-64 | 87,826 | 96,708 |
| 55-59 | 82,427 | 93,996 |
| 50-54 | 75,727 | 89,228 |
| 45-49 | 70,081 | 81,480 |
| 40-44 | 78,936 | 82,054 |
| 35-39 | 102,840 | 94,516 |
| 30-34 | 117,559 | 115,192 |
| 25-29 | 113,487 | 110,675 |
| 20-24 | 98,403 | 91,736 |
| 15-19 | 86,870 | 79,427 |
| 10-14 | 88,669 | 80,991 |
| 5-9 | 82,753 | 75,958 |
| 0-4 | 73,426 | 68,358 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,247,851 |
| 1960 | 1,649,387 |
| 1970 | 2,181,220 |
| 1980 | 2,735,416 |
| 1990 | 3,277,966 |
| 2000 | 3,166,148 |
| 2010 | 2,928,722 |
| 2020 | 2,871,954 |
| 2030 | 2,671,885 |
| 2040 | 2,461,866 |
| 2050 | 2,240,166 |
| 2060 | 2,017,998 |
| 2070 | 1,802,818 |
| 2080 | 1,584,303 |
| 2090 | 1,364,419 |
| 2100 | 1,184,997 |
How Albania Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Albania | 2.35M |
Countries Bordering Albania
4 land borders.
- Montenegro623K · −0.06%
- Greece10.4M · +0.09%
- North Macedonia1.82M · −0.19%
- Kosovo1.88M · +0.79%
Albania Population FAQ
Is the population of Albania growing or shrinking?
Albania's population is shrinking at −1.17% per year, a change of roughly 27,396 people annually.
What is the capital of Albania?
The capital of Albania is Tirana.
How densely populated is Albania?
Albania has 88/km² across 27,400 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Albania?
Life expectancy at birth in Albania is 79.8 years (2024).
What is the median age in Albania?
The median age in Albania is 37.3 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Albania in?
Albania is in Europe.