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.

Albania, then known as Rumelia, was a province of the Ottoman Empire from the fifteenth century until it declared it's independence in 1912. Following a series of unsuccessful uprisings and brief occupations from nearby Serbia and Greece, Albania finally claimed its independence on November 28, 1912; however the Conference of London in 1913 then set the borders of the former-Ottoman states in Southern Europe, which left many ethnic Albanians living in other neighboring states, particularly Serbia (and what is now Kosovo). The newly-formed Albanian state collapsed in the wake of the First World War, and was controlled in parts by Greece, Italy and Serbia. The Paris Conference then established an independent Albanian state, which led to a period of political and economic turmoil that lasted until Italy's annexation of the region in 1939, during the Second World War. It is estimated that just under 3 percent of Albania's population perished as a direct result of the war, as Albania became the main theater for the Axis Powers' war against Greece. Italy then surrendered control of the area to Germany in 1943, and after the war ended in 1945, Albania became a Yugoslav satellite state and remained behind the Iron Curtain until it's collapse in the 1990s. Steady growth during the communist era From the war's end onwards, Albania's population enjoyed steady growth and almost tripled by 1990. Throughout this time, Albania underwent a series of political allegiances; first as a Yugoslav and then Soviet satellite states, but then became an important actor in the Sino-Soviet split, eventually siding with China in the 1960s. Gradually, Albania transitioned into a more isolationist and independent country in in the 1970s, and slowly adopted some more democratic practices. The total population surpassed two million people in the late 1960s, and three million in the late 1980s, but then a dramatic change in population growth occurred in the 1990s, as communism in Europe came to an end. Immediate decline following communism's end Increased freedom of movement, improved access to contraception and major lifestyle changes caused the population to fall into decline. The population did increase in the late 90s, despite a civil war in the first half of 1997 (in which over 2 thousand people died) sparked by a failure of the financial system in Albania. The Albanian Army was also involved in the war in neighboring Kosovo between 1998 and 1999. The 2000s brought about further decline, and the population is just 2.9 million in 2020, a decline of approximately 400,000 people in thirty years. Albania has been a candidate for accession to the EU since 2014, and membership would bring further change to the country.

Complete population data for Albania showing how many people live in Albania from 1960 to 2024

Albania Population: Total data was reported at 2,745,972.000 Person in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,777,689.000 Person for 2022. Albania Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 2,878,402.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,286,542.000 Person in 1990 and a record low of 1,608,800.000 Person in 1960. Albania Population: Total 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years).;Sum;Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

Historical dataset showing Albania urban population by year from 1960 to 2023.

The share of urban population in Albania stood at 64.6 percent in 2023. In a steady upward trend, the share rose by 33.89 percentage points from 1960.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 45-49, male and country Albania. Indicator Definition:Male population between the ages 45 to 49.The indicator "Population ages 45-49, male" stands at 68.14 Thousand as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value since 12/31/1985. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -1.72 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -1.72.The 3 year change in percent is -7.33.The 5 year change in percent is -13.66.The 10 year change in percent is -24.17.The Serie's long term average value is 68.44 Thousand. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.432 percent lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +115.86%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2008, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -33.42%.

Historical dataset showing Albania rural population by year from 1960 to 2023.

Albania Urban Population: % of Total Population data was reported at 64.603 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 63.799 % for 2022. Albania Urban Population: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 36.975 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.603 % in 2023 and a record low of 30.705 % in 1960. Albania Urban Population: % of Total Population 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.;United Nations Population Division. World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.;Weighted average;

Albania Population: Male: Ages 35-39: % of Male Population data was reported at 7.119 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.774 % for 2022. Albania Population: Male: Ages 35-39: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 5.783 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.731 % in 1997 and a record low of 5.052 % in 1960. Albania Population: Male: Ages 35-39: % of Male Population 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 35 to 39 as a percentage of the total male population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

Albania Population: Total: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 1,830,356.000 Person in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,861,085.000 Person for 2022. Albania Population: Total: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 1,928,533.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,035,232.000 Person in 1990 and a record low of 858,107.000 Person in 1960. Albania Population: Total: Aged 15-64 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Sum;

Albania: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 16.92 percent, an increase from 16.3 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10.43 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Albania from 1960 to 2024 is 7.79 percent. The minimum value, 4.88 percent, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 16.92 percent was recorded in 2024.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 80 and above, female and country Albania. Indicator Definition:Female population between the ages 80 and above.The indicator "Population ages 80 and above, female" stands at 56.21 Thousand as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 1.76 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 1.76.The 3 year change in percent is 5.94.The 5 year change in percent is 13.47.The 10 year change in percent is 38.89.The Serie's long term average value is 24.92 Thousand. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 125.52 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1963, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +457.00%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

Albania: Rural population, percent of total population: The latest value from 2024 is 34.62 percent, a decline from 35.4 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 38.30 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Albania from 1960 to 2024 is 58.09 percent. The minimum value, 34.62 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 69.29 percent was recorded in 1960.

Albania Population: Female: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 926,245.000 Person in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 942,547.000 Person for 2022. Albania Population: Female: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 966,992.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,005,452.000 Person in 2004 and a record low of 422,330.000 Person in 1960. Albania Population: Female: Aged 15-64 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Sum;Relevance to gender indicator: Knowing how many girls, adolescents and women there are in a population helps a country in determining its provision of services.

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Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Albania (POPTOTALA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Albania and population.

Albania Population in Largest City data was reported at 528,127.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 520,059.000 Person for 2023. Albania Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 262,814.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 528,127.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 134,761.000 Person in 1960. Albania Population in Largest City 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.;United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.;;

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Albania (SPPOPDPNDOLALB) from 1960 to 2024 about Albania, 64 years +, working-age, ratio, and population.

Time series data for the statistic Population, female and country Albania. Indicator Definition:Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.The indicator "Population, female" stands at 1.37 Million as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value since 12/31/1982. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -1.12 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -1.12.The 3 year change in percent is -3.38.The 5 year change in percent is -4.76.The 10 year change in percent is -5.94.The Serie's long term average value is 1.36 Million. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.922 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +71.92%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1990, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -16.07%.