Population on 1 January by age group and sex in Albania
Albania: Population on 1 January by age group and sex was 2.36 million Number in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
2.36 million Number
Change on year
down 14.4%
World rank
44th
of 60 countries
All-time high
3.37 million Number
in 1999
All-time low
1.58 million Number
in 1960
Years of data
64
1960–2025
Population on 1 January by age group and sex in Albania, 1960–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
Albania recorded 2.36 million Number for population on 1 january by age group and sex in 2025.
The figure is down 14.4% on the previous year and down 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population on 1 january by age group and sex in Albania peaked at 3.37 million Number in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1.58 million Number, in 1960.
Albania ranks 44th of 60 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Population on 1 January by age group and sex in Albania, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.58 million Number | — |
| 1961 | 1.63 million Number | +3.2% |
| 1962 | 1.69 million Number | +3.2% |
| 1963 | 1.74 million Number | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 1.79 million Number | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 1.84 million Number | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 1.89 million Number | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 1.94 million Number | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 1.99 million Number | +2.7% |
| 1969 | 2.05 million Number | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 2.11 million Number | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 2.16 million Number | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 2.22 million Number | +2.5% |
| 1973 | 2.27 million Number | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 2.32 million Number | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 2.38 million Number | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 2.43 million Number | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 2.49 million Number | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 2.54 million Number | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 2.59 million Number | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 2.65 million Number | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 2.70 million Number | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 2.75 million Number | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 2.82 million Number | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 2.87 million Number | +2.0% |
| 1985 | 2.94 million Number | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 2.99 million Number | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 3.05 million Number | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 3.12 million Number | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 3.17 million Number | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 3.29 million Number | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 3.26 million Number | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 3.19 million Number | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 3.17 million Number | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 3.22 million Number | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 3.25 million Number | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 3.28 million Number | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 3.32 million Number | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 3.35 million Number | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 3.37 million Number | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 3.06 million Number | -9.3% |
| 2001 | 3.06 million Number | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 3.06 million Number | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 3.04 million Number | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 3.03 million Number | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 3.02 million Number | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 3.00 million Number | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 2.98 million Number | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 2.96 million Number | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 2.94 million Number | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 2.92 million Number | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2.91 million Number | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 2.90 million Number | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 2.90 million Number | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 2.89 million Number | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 2.89 million Number | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 2.88 million Number | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 2.88 million Number | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2.87 million Number | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 2.86 million Number | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 2.85 million Number | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 2.83 million Number | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 2.76 million Number | -2.4% |
| 2025 | 2.36 million Number | -14.4% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 2.36 million Number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.99 million Number, 39% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Albania's 2.36 million Number is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.70 million Number, 64% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.81 million Number | 1.58 million Number | 2.05 million Number | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.35 million Number | 2.11 million Number | 2.59 million Number | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.91 million Number | 2.65 million Number | 3.17 million Number | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.27 million Number | 3.17 million Number | 3.37 million Number | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.02 million Number | 2.94 million Number | 3.06 million Number | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.89 million Number | 2.86 million Number | 2.92 million Number | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.70 million Number | 2.36 million Number | 2.85 million Number | 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)
- World population growth -1.3% (2100)
- Population density 43.25 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 36,822 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population on 1 january by age group and sex in Albania?
- Population on 1 january by age group and sex in Albania was 2.36 million Number in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest population on 1 january by age group and sex recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 3.37 million Number in 1999.
- What is the lowest population on 1 january by age group and sex recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.58 million Number in 1960.
- How does Albania rank for population on 1 january by age group and sex?
- Albania ranks 44th out of 60 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population on 1 january by age group and sex rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Population on 1 January by age group and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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