Albania vs North Macedonia: Total population in thousands
Albania
2,772
in 2025
North Macedonia
1,814
in 2025
Albania rank
58th
North Macedonia rank
61st
Total population in thousands over time
- Albania
- North Macedonia
How they compare
Albania currently reports 2,772 against 1,814 in North Macedonia, a difference of 958.
That makes Albania's figure about 1.5 times North Macedonia's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Albania has been ahead every year.
Albania ranks 58th and North Macedonia ranks 61st of 75 countries.
Albania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Albania | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,077 | 2,076 | 1,001 | Albania |
| 2010s | 2,904 | 1,983 | 920.53 | Albania |
| 2020s | 2,821 | 1,839 | 982.03 | Albania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Albania or North Macedonia?
- Albania, at 2,772 against 1,814 in North Macedonia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Albania and North Macedonia?
- 958, with Albania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Albania and North Macedonia?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Albania and North Macedonia rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Albania ranks 58th and North Macedonia ranks 61st of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.