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
Albania Climate
Albania has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F) and receives about 1205 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15°C
Avg Temp
1205
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 44° | 132 mm |
| February | 7° / 45° | 118 mm |
| March | 10° / 50° | 118 mm |
| April | 13° / 56° | 100 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 86 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 65 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 40 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 47 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 83 mm |
| October | 16° / 61° | 109 mm |
| November | 11° / 52° | 162 mm |
| December | 8° / 46° | 145 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Albania
The most comfortable months to visit Albania are typically June, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 2°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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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.
The most comfortable months to visit Albania are typically June, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Albania has an average annual temperature of 15°C and about 1205 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically July and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 2,414,095 residents, Albania is a country in Europe & Central Asia. Its population is shrinking, by roughly -1.5% a year.
GDP per capita is about $9,731 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is high at 79.6 years, with a fertility rate of 1.3 births per woman, and 58.2% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.