Rank #2 by World Population
🇦🇱Albania
Albania has a population of 2,414,095, ranking #2 in the world. The capital is Tirane. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: Upper middle income
2,414,095
Population
#2
World Rank
79.6
Life Expectancy
$9,731
GDP Per Capita
Albania, #2 by world population
Albania Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Albania had a population of 1,608,800 in 1960 and 2,377,128 in 2024, a 47.8% growth over 64 years. The peak was 3,286,542 in 1990. Average annual growth rate: 0.63%.
2,377,128
Population (2024)
1,608,800
Population (1960)
3,286,542
Peak (1990)
0.63%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,608,800 |
| 1961 | 1,659,800 |
| 1962 | 1,711,319 |
| 1963 | 1,762,621 |
| 1964 | 1,814,135 |
| 1965 | 1,864,791 |
| 1966 | 1,914,573 |
| 1967 | 1,965,598 |
| 1968 | 2,022,272 |
| 1969 | 2,081,695 |
| 1970 | 2,135,479 |
| 1971 | 2,187,853 |
| 1972 | 2,243,126 |
| 1973 | 2,296,752 |
| 1974 | 2,350,124 |
| 1975 | 2,404,831 |
| 1976 | 2,458,526 |
| 1977 | 2,513,546 |
| 1978 | 2,566,266 |
| 1979 | 2,617,832 |
| 1980 | 2,671,997 |
| 1981 | 2,726,056 |
| 1982 | 2,784,278 |
| 1983 | 2,843,960 |
| 1984 | 2,904,429 |
| 1985 | 2,964,762 |
| 1986 | 3,022,635 |
| 1987 | 3,083,605 |
| 1988 | 3,142,336 |
| 1989 | 3,227,943 |
| 1990 | 3,286,542 |
| 1991 | 3,266,790 |
| 1992 | 3,247,039 |
| 1993 | 3,227,287 |
| 1994 | 3,207,536 |
| 1995 | 3,187,784 |
| 1996 | 3,168,033 |
| 1997 | 3,148,281 |
| 1998 | 3,128,530 |
| 1999 | 3,108,778 |
| 2000 | 3,089,027 |
| 2001 | 3,060,173 |
| 2002 | 3,051,010 |
| 2003 | 3,039,616 |
| 2004 | 3,026,939 |
| 2005 | 3,011,487 |
| 2006 | 2,992,547 |
| 2007 | 2,970,017 |
| 2008 | 2,947,314 |
| 2009 | 2,927,519 |
| 2010 | 2,913,021 |
| 2011 | 2,905,195 |
| 2012 | 2,860,708 |
| 2013 | 2,816,902 |
| 2014 | 2,773,767 |
| 2015 | 2,731,293 |
| 2016 | 2,689,469 |
| 2017 | 2,648,285 |
| 2018 | 2,607,733 |
| 2019 | 2,567,801 |
| 2020 | 2,528,480 |
| 2021 | 2,489,762 |
| 2022 | 2,451,636 |
| 2023 | 2,414,095 |
| 2024 | 2,377,128 |
Demographics
| Population | 2,414,095 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.54% |
| Urban Population | 58.2% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.35 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 79.6 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 8.3 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 97.7% |
Economy & Trade
$9,731
GDP Per Capita
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
29.4
Gini Index (inequality)
82.4%
Trade (% of GDP)
2,658,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
7.1%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.1%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
97.7%
Literacy Rate
8.3
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
82.6%
Internet Users
92
Mobile Subs per 100
88.1
People per km2
-25,357
Net Migration
Environment
28.8%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
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Albania in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Albania has a population of 2,414,095, ranking #2 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -1.54%.
Life expectancy in Albania is 79.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 8.3 per 1,000 live births.
Albania's GDP per capita is $9,731. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
58.2% of Albania's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 88.1 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Albania is 97.7%. The country spends 3.1% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.