Population by age group in Albania
Albania: Population by age group was 458,170 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
458,170
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
112th
of 236 countries
All-time high
458,170
in 2023
All-time low
74,869
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group in Albania, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Albania recorded 458,170 for population by age group in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 33.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group in Albania peaked at 458,170 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 74,869, in 1950.
That places Albania 112th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population by age group in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 74,869 | — |
| 1951 | 76,593 | +2.3% |
| 1952 | 78,656 | +2.7% |
| 1953 | 80,914 | +2.9% |
| 1954 | 83,289 | +2.9% |
| 1955 | 85,453 | +2.6% |
| 1956 | 86,272 | +1.0% |
| 1957 | 86,435 | +0.2% |
| 1958 | 87,329 | +1.0% |
| 1959 | 88,761 | +1.6% |
| 1960 | 90,342 | +1.8% |
| 1961 | 91,065 | +0.8% |
| 1962 | 91,293 | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 92,076 | +0.9% |
| 1964 | 93,292 | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 94,868 | +1.7% |
| 1966 | 96,764 | +2.0% |
| 1967 | 98,970 | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 101,460 | +2.5% |
| 1969 | 104,006 | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 106,457 | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 108,997 | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 111,839 | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 115,122 | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 118,695 | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 122,594 | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 126,827 | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 131,374 | +3.6% |
| 1978 | 136,147 | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 139,303 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 141,060 | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 142,902 | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 144,808 | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 147,117 | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 150,106 | +2.0% |
| 1985 | 154,995 | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 160,534 | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 165,081 | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 169,228 | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 172,602 | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 176,212 | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 180,470 | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 185,273 | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 190,856 | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 196,741 | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 202,943 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 208,825 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 214,211 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 219,723 | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 225,671 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 231,923 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 239,259 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 247,886 | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 256,801 | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 265,886 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 275,419 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 285,387 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 295,300 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 304,535 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 312,691 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 319,692 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 326,797 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 334,814 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 343,561 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 353,158 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 363,436 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 374,266 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 385,481 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 397,502 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 410,891 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 423,914 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 434,838 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 445,907 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 458,170 | +2.8% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 458,170 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 499,572, 92% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Albania's 458,170 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 941,948, 49% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 82,857 | 74,869 | 88,761 | 10 |
| 1960s | 95,414 | 90,342 | 104,006 | 10 |
| 1970s | 121,736 | 106,457 | 139,303 | 10 |
| 1980s | 154,843 | 141,060 | 172,602 | 10 |
| 1990s | 200,092 | 176,212 | 225,671 | 10 |
| 2000s | 271,509 | 231,923 | 312,691 | 10 |
| 2010s | 360,960 | 319,692 | 410,891 | 10 |
| 2020s | 440,707 | 423,914 | 458,170 | 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 population by age group in Albania?
- Population by age group in Albania was 458,170 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 458,170 in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 74,869 in 1950.
- How does Albania rank for population by age group?
- Albania ranks 112th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.4%. 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 Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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