Albania's population is projected to be 1,233,362 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,751,025 | -0.7% | 144 |
| 2025 | 2,771,508 | -0.71% | 144 |
| 2020 | 2,871,954 | -0.45% | 139 |
| 2019 | 2,885,010 | -0.32% | 139 |
| 2018 | 2,894,231 | -0.14% | 139 |
| 2017 | 2,898,242 | 0.01% | 139 |
| 2015 | 2,898,632 | -0.21% | 140 |
| 2010 | 2,928,722 | -0.98% | 138 |
| 2005 | 3,076,159 | -0.57% | 134 |
| 2000 | 3,166,148 | -0.57% | 130 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,751,025 | -0.7% | 144 |
| 2032 | 2,632,160 | -0.74% | 146 |
| 2037 | 2,528,236 | -0.8% | 148 |
| 2042 | 2,417,264 | -0.89% | 149 |
| 2047 | 2,306,865 | -0.93% | 149 |
| 2052 | 2,195,840 | -0.98% | 149 |
| 2057 | 2,083,968 | -1.04% | 150 |
| 2062 | 1,974,543 | -1.07% | 150 |
| 2067 | 1,866,857 | -1.11% | 150 |
| 2072 | 1,759,873 | -1.17% | 150 |
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Tirana has a metropolitan area population of 608,364, comprising 22.11%% of Albania's total population.
As of 2026, Albania has a total population of 2,751,025, ranking as the 144th most populous nation in the world.
Albania has a net population change of approximately -55 people per day, driven by 73 births, 66 deaths, and net emigration of 62 people.
Albania represents 0.03% of the total global population and 0.37% of Europe's population.
Albania has a population density of 100.4 people per km² (approximately 260.0 per mi²), making it the 116th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 83.7% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is decreasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Albania is Albanian (82.6%) , followed by Unspecified (15.5%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Albania, comprising 56.7% of the population.
