Total population (thousands) in Armenia
Armenia: Total population (thousands) was 2,963 thousands in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
2,963 thousands
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
139th
of 233 countries
All-time high
3,645 thousands
in 1992
All-time low
2,451 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Total population in Armenia, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
Armenia recorded 2,963 thousands for total population in 2025.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Armenia peaked at 3,645 thousands in 1992 and was at its lowest, 2,451 thousands, in 1970.
Armenia ranks 139th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total population (thousands) in Armenia, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,451 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 2,500 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 2,551 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 2,603 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 2,658 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1975 | 2,715 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 2,773 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 2,864 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 2,962 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 3,064 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 3,093 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1981 | 3,121 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 3,149 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 3,177 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 3,206 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 3,243 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 3,278 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 3,312 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 3,345 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 3,365 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 3,521 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 3,583 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 3,645 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 3,499 thousands | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 3,408 thousands | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 3,321 thousands | -2.5% |
| 1996 | 3,294 thousands | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 3,264 thousands | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 3,229 thousands | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 3,188 thousands | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 3,147 thousands | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 3,105 thousands | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 3,064 thousands | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 3,047 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 3,031 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 3,014 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 2,998 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 2,982 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 2,967 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 2,953 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 2,938 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2,924 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 2,923 thousands | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 2,922 thousands | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 2,923 thousands | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2,922 thousands | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 2,920 thousands | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 2,917 thousands | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 2,912 thousands | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 2,907 thousands | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 2,900 thousands | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 2,881 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 2,859 thousands | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 2,902 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 2,984 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2025 | 2,963 thousands | -0.7% |
Armenia compared with similar countries
- Armenia's 2,963 thousands is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,843 thousands, 43% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Armenia's 2,963 thousands is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,353 thousands, 47% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,714 thousands | 2,451 thousands | 3,064 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,229 thousands | 3,093 thousands | 3,365 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,395 thousands | 3,188 thousands | 3,645 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,031 thousands | 2,953 thousands | 3,147 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,921 thousands | 2,907 thousands | 2,938 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,915 thousands | 2,859 thousands | 2,984 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Armenia
More population data for Armenia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7088 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.04 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7088 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.25 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2,573 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1788 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7673 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 59.44 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 69,060 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in Armenia?
- Total population in Armenia was 2,963 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,645 thousands in 1992.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,451 thousands in 1970.
- How does Armenia rank for total population?
- Armenia ranks 139th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Armenia 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