Armenia Population
Europe & Central Asia · 137th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
3,061,671
The population of Armenia is about 3,061,671 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 3.1 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.04% of the world's people.
Armenia is ranked 137th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.63% a year. It peaked around 1991 at 3.6 million and is projected to fall to 2.6 million by 2050. Since 1960 (1.9 million) it has grown by 65%. Population density is 109 people per square kilometre. 66% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
3.1 million
Yearly change
−0.63%
World rank
137th
Share of world
0.04%
Density
109/km²
Land area
28,199 km²
Life expectancy
78.3 yrs
Births per woman
1.70
GDP per capita
$9,474
GDP
$29.2B
Population of Armenia, 1960–2050
Armenia population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,863,705 | — | 66 |
| 1970 | 2,475,633 | +2.13% | 88 |
| 1980 | 3,107,415 | +0.94% | 110 |
| 1990 | 3,552,128 | +3.17% | 126 |
| 2000 | 3,221,100 | +1.70% | 114 |
| 2010 | 3,044,800 | −0.69% | 108 |
| 2020 | 2,961,500 | −0.03% | 105 |
| 2024 | 3,033,500 | +2.33% | 108 |
| 2026proj. | 3,067,293 | −0.63% | 109 |
| 2030proj. | 2,993,649 | −0.62% | 106 |
| 2040proj. | 2,806,317 | −0.67% | 100 |
| 2050proj. | 2,635,492 | −0.59% | 93 |
Armenia vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 58.0 times as many people as Armenia. Bangladesh is 12.6 times more densely populated.
Armenia population: questions and answers
What is the population of Armenia in 2026?
About 3,067,293 (3.1 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Armenia's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.63% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Armenia?
About 109 people per km², with a land area of 28,199 km².
What will the population of Armenia be in 2050?
About 2.6 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Armenia?
Yerevan.
What is the life expectancy in Armenia?
78.3 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.