Net migration in Albania
Albania: Net migration was -24,230 in 2025. β Volatile
Latest (2025)
-24,230
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
60th
of 74 countries
All-time high
13,734
in 1960
All-time low
-70,165
in 1994
Years of data
66
1960β2025
Net migration in Albania, 1960β2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Albania is -24,230, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Albania peaked at 13,734 in 1960 and was at its lowest, -70,165, in 1994.
Albania ranks 60th of 74 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,446 | 829 | 13,734 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1,006 | -2,610 | 3,230 | 10 |
| 1980s | -4,499 | -38,835 | 658 | 10 |
| 1990s | -66,224 | -70,165 | -60,173 | 10 |
| 2000s | -50,077 | -60,531 | -45,178 | 10 |
| 2010s | -21,564 | -51,907 | -9,347 | 10 |
| 2020s | -23,336 | -32,848 | -16,426 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 57 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) -18,380 compare
- 58 Tajikistan -21,606 compare
- 59 Palestine, State of -23,156 compare
- 61 Lithuania -24,618 compare
- 62 Algeria -27,531 compare
- 63 Armenia -29,013 compare
More population data for Albania
- Population growth rate by level of development -1.31 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 36,822 (2100)
- Population density 43.25 (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.31 (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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2,456 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.286 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.34 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 9,381 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Albania?
- Net migration in Albania was -24,230 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 13,734 in 1960.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was -70,165 in 1994.
- How does Albania rank for net migration?
- Albania ranks 60th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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