Total number of international immigrants in Albania
Albania: Total number of international immigrants was 46,377 immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
46,377 immigrants
World rank
166th
of 232 countries
All-time high
76,695 immigrants
in 2000
All-time low
46,377 immigrants
in 2024
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Albania, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
Albania recorded 46,377 immigrants for total number of international immigrants in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Albania peaked at 76,695 immigrants in 2000 and was at its lowest, 46,377 immigrants, in 2024.
That places Albania 166th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Albania, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 66,013 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 71,354 immigrants | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 76,695 immigrants | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 64,739 immigrants | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 52,784 immigrants | -18.5% |
| 2015 | 52,031 immigrants | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 48,810 immigrants | -6.2% |
| 2024 | 46,377 immigrants | -5.0% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 46,377 immigrants is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522 immigrants, 25% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Albania's 46,377 immigrants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370 immigrants, 11% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 68,684 immigrants | 66,013 immigrants | 71,354 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 70,717 immigrants | 64,739 immigrants | 76,695 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 52,408 immigrants | 52,031 immigrants | 52,784 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 47,594 immigrants | 46,377 immigrants | 48,810 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 163 North Korea 50,439 immigrants compare
- 164 Sierra Leone 49,997 immigrants compare
- 165 Andorra 48,408 immigrants compare
- 167 Nicaragua 43,757 immigrants compare
- 168 Isle of Man 43,693 immigrants compare
- 169 El Salvador 43,342 immigrants compare
More population data for Albania
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 36,822 people (2100)
- Population density 43.25 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.3% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.32 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.286 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Albania?
- Total number of international immigrants in Albania was 46,377 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 76,695 immigrants in 2000.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 46,377 immigrants in 2024.
- How does Albania rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Albania ranks 166th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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