Share of population living in the capital city in Albania
Albania: Share of population living in the capital city was 29.48 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Share of population living in the capital city in Albania, 1950–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of population living in the capital city in Albania is 29.48, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 46.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in the capital city in Albania peaked at 29.48 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4.73, in 1950.
That places Albania 38th out of 170 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of population living in the capital city in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4.73 | — |
| 1955 | 5.26 | +11.2% |
| 1960 | 5.72 | +8.7% |
| 1965 | 5.73 | +0.1% |
| 1970 | 5.72 | -0.1% |
| 1975 | 5.69 | -0.6% |
| 1980 | 6.22 | +9.3% |
| 1985 | 6.64 | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 7.47 | +12.5% |
| 1995 | 10.26 | +37.3% |
| 2000 | 13 | +26.7% |
| 2005 | 16.28 | +25.3% |
| 2010 | 20.18 | +24.0% |
| 2015 | 24.39 | +20.8% |
| 2020 | 29.48 | +20.9% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 29.48 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.62, 1.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Albania's 29.48 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.59, 1.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 4.73 | 5.26 | 2 |
| 1960s | 5.73 | 5.72 | 5.73 | 2 |
| 1970s | 5.71 | 5.69 | 5.72 | 2 |
| 1980s | 6.43 | 6.22 | 6.64 | 2 |
| 1990s | 8.86 | 7.47 | 10.26 | 2 |
| 2000s | 14.64 | 13 | 16.28 | 2 |
| 2010s | 22.29 | 20.18 | 24.39 | 2 |
| 2020s | 29.48 | 29.48 | 29.48 | 1 |
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 share of population living in the capital city in Albania?
- Share of population living in the capital city in Albania was 29.48 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in the capital city recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 29.48 in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of population living in the capital city recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.73 in 1950.
- How does Albania rank for share of population living in the capital city?
- Albania ranks 38th out of 170 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in the capital city rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.1%. 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 Share of population living in the capital city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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