Total population (thousands) in Albania
Albania: Total population (thousands) was 2,782 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
2,782 thousands
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
143rd
of 233 countries
All-time high
3,284 thousands
in 1992
All-time low
2,154 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Total population in Albania, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
Albania recorded 2,782 thousands for total population in 2025.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Albania peaked at 3,284 thousands in 1992 and was at its lowest, 2,154 thousands, in 1970.
That places Albania 143rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Total population (thousands) in Albania, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,154 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 2,208 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 2,262 thousands | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 2,317 thousands | +2.4% |
| 1974 | 2,372 thousands | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 2,427 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 2,483 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 2,539 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 2,595 thousands | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 2,655 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 2,708 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 2,763 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 2,818 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 2,876 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 2,935 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 2,995 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 3,057 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 3,118 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 3,180 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 3,246 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 3,274 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 3,281 thousands | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 3,284 thousands | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 3,281 thousands | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 3,274 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 3,264 thousands | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 3,253 thousands | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 3,239 thousands | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 3,221 thousands | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 3,200 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 3,178 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 3,155 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 3,141 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 3,127 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 3,109 thousands | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 3,088 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 3,064 thousands | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 3,037 thousands | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 3,008 thousands | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 2,978 thousands | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 2,945 thousands | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2,912 thousands | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 2,911 thousands | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 2,909 thousands | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 2,906 thousands | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 2,901 thousands | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 2,896 thousands | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 2,900 thousands | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 2,897 thousands | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 2,892 thousands | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 2,878 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 2,866 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 2,834 thousands | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 2,822 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 2,802 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 2,782 thousands | -0.7% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 2,782 thousands is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,843 thousands, 41% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Albania's 2,782 thousands is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,353 thousands, 44% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,401 thousands | 2,154 thousands | 2,655 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,970 thousands | 2,708 thousands | 3,246 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,257 thousands | 3,200 thousands | 3,284 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,089 thousands | 2,978 thousands | 3,178 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,907 thousands | 2,892 thousands | 2,945 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,830 thousands | 2,782 thousands | 2,878 thousands | 6 |
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 total population in Albania?
- Total population in Albania was 2,782 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 3,284 thousands in 1992.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,154 thousands in 1970.
- How does Albania rank for total population?
- Albania ranks 143rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release