Net migration metrics in Albania
Albania: Net migration metrics was -25,357 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-25,357
Change on year
down 54.4%
World rank
203rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
13,987
in 1959
All-time low
-70,165
in 1994
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Albania, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Albania is -25,357, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 54.4% on the previous year and down 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Albania peaked at 13,987 in 1959 and was at its lowest, -70,165, in 1994.
Albania ranks 203rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6,757 | — |
| 1951 | 8,626 | +27.7% |
| 1952 | 10,481 | +21.5% |
| 1953 | 10,962 | +4.6% |
| 1954 | 10,158 | -7.3% |
| 1955 | 6,835 | -32.7% |
| 1956 | 6,708 | -1.9% |
| 1957 | 9,763 | +45.5% |
| 1958 | 11,691 | +19.7% |
| 1959 | 13,987 | +19.6% |
| 1960 | 13,734 | -1.8% |
| 1961 | 829 | -94.0% |
| 1962 | 2,325 | +180.5% |
| 1963 | 4,091 | +76.0% |
| 1964 | 6,604 | +61.4% |
| 1965 | 9,617 | +45.6% |
| 1966 | 11,858 | +23.3% |
| 1967 | 12,252 | +3.3% |
| 1968 | 10,490 | -14.4% |
| 1969 | 2,665 | -74.6% |
| 1970 | 92 | -96.5% |
| 1971 | -911 | -1090.2% |
| 1972 | -1,588 | +74.3% |
| 1973 | -1,419 | -10.6% |
| 1974 | -1,880 | +32.5% |
| 1975 | -2,610 | +38.8% |
| 1976 | -1,684 | -35.5% |
| 1977 | -1,417 | -15.9% |
| 1978 | 3,230 | -327.9% |
| 1979 | -1,871 | -157.9% |
| 1980 | -601 | -67.9% |
| 1981 | -374 | -37.8% |
| 1982 | -225 | -39.8% |
| 1983 | 66 | -129.3% |
| 1984 | 64 | -3.0% |
| 1985 | -183 | -385.9% |
| 1986 | -2,309 | +1161.7% |
| 1987 | -3,250 | +40.8% |
| 1988 | 658 | -120.2% |
| 1989 | -38,835 | -6002.0% |
| 1990 | -60,173 | +54.9% |
| 1991 | -63,689 | +5.8% |
| 1992 | -66,538 | +4.5% |
| 1993 | -68,445 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | -70,165 | +2.5% |
| 1995 | -69,785 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | -68,076 | -2.4% |
| 1997 | -66,188 | -2.8% |
| 1998 | -66,087 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | -63,093 | -4.5% |
| 2000 | -60,531 | -4.1% |
| 2001 | -48,070 | -20.6% |
| 2002 | -45,178 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | -48,517 | +7.4% |
| 2004 | -48,654 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | -48,893 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | -48,882 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -49,770 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | -50,619 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | -51,657 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | -51,907 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | -18,630 | -64.1% |
| 2012 | -19,845 | +6.5% |
| 2013 | -20,681 | +4.2% |
| 2014 | -21,706 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | -20,500 | -5.6% |
| 2016 | -9,347 | -54.4% |
| 2017 | -14,901 | +59.4% |
| 2018 | -15,032 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | -23,094 | +53.6% |
| 2020 | -16,680 | -27.8% |
| 2021 | -32,848 | +96.9% |
| 2022 | -16,426 | -50.0% |
| 2023 | -25,357 | +54.4% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's -25,357 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817, 9.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Albania's -25,357 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Albania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | -6002.0% | 658 | -38,835 |
| 1986 | -1161.7% | -183 | -2,309 |
| 1971 | -1090.2% | 92 | -911 |
| 1985 | -385.9% | 64 | -183 |
| 1978 | +327.9% | -1,417 | 3,230 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 9,597 | 6,708 | 13,987 | 10 |
| 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 | -22,828 | -32,848 | -16,426 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More population data for Albania
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2,456 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.286 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.32 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.31 (2100)
- Population density 43.25 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 36,822 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Albania?
- Net migration metrics in Albania was -25,357 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 13,987 in 1959.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was -70,165 in 1994.
- How does Albania rank for net migration metrics?
- Albania ranks 203rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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