Albania Population
Europe & Central Asia · 146th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
2,322,352
The population of Albania is about 2,322,352 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 2.3 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.03% of the world's people.
Albania is ranked 146th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.90% a year. It peaked around 1990 at 3.3 million and is projected to fall to 1.8 million by 2050. Since 1960 (1.6 million) it has grown by 45%. Population density is 85 people per square kilometre. 59% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
2.3 million
Yearly change
−0.90%
World rank
146th
Share of world
0.03%
Density
85/km²
Land area
27,400 km²
Life expectancy
79.8 yrs
Births per woman
1.34
GDP per capita
$12,998
GDP
$30.5B
Population of Albania, 1960–2050
Albania population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,608,800 | — | 59 |
| 1970 | 2,135,479 | +2.58% | 78 |
| 1980 | 2,671,997 | +2.07% | 98 |
| 1990 | 3,286,542 | +1.82% | 120 |
| 2000 | 3,089,027 | −0.64% | 113 |
| 2010 | 2,913,021 | −0.50% | 106 |
| 2020 | 2,528,480 | −1.53% | 92 |
| 2024 | 2,377,128 | −1.43% | 87 |
| 2026proj. | 2,328,526 | −0.90% | 85 |
| 2030proj. | 2,248,638 | −0.89% | 82 |
| 2040proj. | 2,044,337 | −1.04% | 75 |
| 2050proj. | 1,836,293 | −1.09% | 67 |
Albania vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 76.4 times as many people as Albania. Bangladesh is 16.1 times more densely populated.
Albania population: questions and answers
What is the population of Albania in 2026?
About 2,328,526 (2.3 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Albania's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.90% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Albania?
About 85 people per km², with a land area of 27,400 km².
What will the population of Albania be in 2050?
About 1.8 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Albania?
Tirana.
What is the life expectancy in Albania?
79.8 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.