Historical dataset showing total population for Albania by year from 1950 to 2025.

The total population of Albania was 2.72 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 50,000 people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population is expected to drop by 160,000 people between 2024 and 2030, showing a continuous downward movement throughout the period.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

The total population in Albania was estimated at 2.4 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Albania Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Actual value and historical data chart for Albania Population Total

Population, female in Albania was reported at 1372731 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Albania - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Albania including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Actual value and historical data chart for Albania Population Female Percent Of Total

Actual value and historical data chart for Albania Population Ages 0 14 Male Percent Of Total

There were 679 700 Linkedin users in Albania in February 2025, which accounted for 22.7% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (370 000).

There were 1 300 100 Instagram users in Albania in May 2025, which accounted for 43.5% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 52.7%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (465 400). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 251 300.

Key information about Albania Unemployment Rate

• Albania Unemployment Rate dropped to 8.54% in Jun 2025, from the previously reported figure of 8.65% in Mar 2025.
• Albania Unemployment Rate is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2012 to Jun 2025, with an average rate of 240,637.35%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 782,669.63% in Sep 2025 and a record low of 49,140.41% in Jan 1993.
• The data is reported by reported by Institute of Statistics.
• In the latest reports, Albania Population reached 2.83 million people in Dec 2020.

Actual value and historical data chart for Albania Population Male Percent Of Total

There were 1 910 800 Facebook users in Albania in July 2025, which accounted for 63.9% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 55.8%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (610 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 343 900.

Albania Educational Attainment: At Least Completed Primary: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data was reported at 97.853 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 97.826 % for 2021. Albania Educational Attainment: At Least Completed Primary: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data is updated yearly, averaging 96.516 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2022, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.853 % in 2022 and a record low of 91.400 % in 2001. Albania Educational Attainment: At Least Completed Primary: Population 25+ Years: Total: % Cumulative data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Albania – Table AL.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;;

Key information about Albania Labour Productivity Growth

• Albania Labour Productivity dropped by 4.47 % YoY in Jun 2025, compared with a growth of 4.59 % in the previous quarter
• Albania Labour Productivity Growth data is updated quarterly, available from Jun 1997 to Jun 2025, averaging at -0.01 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 23.59 % in Dec 2002 and a record low of -10.25 % in Jun 1997

CEIC calculates Labour Productivity Growth from quarterly Real GDP Growth and quarterly Employment. The Institute of Statistics provides Real GDP Growth at chain linked 2020 prices and Employment. Labour Productivity Growth prior to Q1 2015 is calculated from Employment based on old methodology.


Further information about Albania Labour Productivity Growth

• In the latest reports, Albania Population reached 2.83 Person mn in Dec 2020
• Its Unemployment Rate dropped to 8.54 % in Jun 2025
• Monthly Earnings of Albania stood at 1,151.47 USD in Jun 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 63.81 % in Jun 2025

Actual value and historical data chart for Albania Population Ages 15 64 Female Percent Of Total

There were 1 242 900 Messenger users in Albania in June 2025, which accounted for 41.6% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 60.1%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (349 400). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 213 500.

As of 2024, Romanians were Italy's largest foreign population, with over one million Romanians living in Italy during the period considered. Albania and Morocco followed with 416,000 and 412,000 people, respectively. From a regional perspective, the Northern regions had the largest foreign population. Lombardy had some 1.1 million foreign residents, the largest in the country.

Actual value and historical data chart for Albania Rural Population Percent Of Total Population

Actual value and historical data chart for Albania Population Of Compulsory School Age Both Sexes Number