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Population

2,771,508 people (2025)

Total GDP

$33.3B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$10,530 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.81 (71.)

About Albania

Albania has over 300 sunny days per year and coastlines on both Adriatic and Ionian seas. The country produces 95% of its electricity from hydropower, making it one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe. Albanian is spoken by over 7 million people worldwide.

The country has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites including ancient Butrint ruins. Albania exports chrome, oil, and agricultural products. The nation has experienced rapid economic growth since the 1990s.

Albania is home to the Albanian Alps with peaks over 2,600 meters. The country has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Traditional Albanian hospitality follows the ancient code of "Besa" meaning honor.

The nation gained independence in 1912 and has a rich Byzantine and Ottoman architectural heritage. Albania has significant oil reserves and mining industry. The country is a NATO member since 2009.

Albanian cuisine features fresh seafood, olive oil, and Mediterranean influences. The population is approximately 2.8 million with Albanian and Greek minorities. Albania has stunning mountain landscapes and pristine beaches along 476 km of coastline.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$28.4B
$25.1B
$21.9B
$18.6B
$15.3B
$15.6B
$15.3B
$18.1B
$19.2B
$23.4B
$27.3B
$28.4B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
8.6%
0-14
8.0%
6.4%
15-24
5.9%
14.9%
25-44
14.5%
11.2%
45-64
12.8%
8.2%
65+
9.4%
Male
Female
%49.4 (1.369.704)
%50.6 (1.401.803)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 1.184.997 -1.31% 43.3
2090 1.364.419 -1.51% 49.8
2080 1.584.303 -1.38% 57.8
2070 1.802.818 -1.17% 65.8
2060 2.017.998 -1.08% 73.7
2050 2.240.166 -0.99% 81.8
2040 2.461.866 -0.91% 89.9
2030 2.671.885 -0.74% 97.5
2025 NOW 2.771.508 -0.73% 101.2
2020 2.871.954 -0.45% 104.8
2015 2.898.632 -0.18% 105.8
2010 2.928.722 -1.11% 106.9
2005 3.076.159 -0.73% 112.3
2000 3.166.148 -0.7% 115.6
1995 3.258.567 -0.33% 118.9
1990 3.277.966 +0.54% 119.6
1985 3.026.242 +2.07% 110.5
1980 2.735.416 +2.02% 99.8
1975 2.454.859 +2.31% 89.6
1970 2.181.220 +2.56% 79.6
1965 1.894.312 +2.87% 69.1
1960 1.649.387 +3.41% 60.2
1955 1.418.850 +2.73% 51.8
1950 1.247.851 - 45.5

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Largest Cities

All Cities
1 Tirana
557.422
2 Durrës
202.589
3 Vlorë
130.827
4 Elbasan
123.300
5 Shkodër
113.800

Geographic Regions

Berat
141.944
Dibër
134.153
Durrës
292.029
Elbasan
301.397
Fier
310.989
Gjirokastër
72.176
Korçë
220.357
Kukës
85.239
Lezhë
134.027
Shkodër
215.347
Tirana
883.996
Vlorë
189.282

Cities

Tirana
557.422
Durrës
202.589
Vlorë
130.827
Elbasan
123.300
Shkodër
113.800
Fier
85.845
Kamëz
104.190
Korçë
75.994
Berat
60.700
Lushnjë
47.280
Kavajë
40.094
Gjirokastër
38.186
Patos
35.937
Krujë
35.338
Kuçovë
31.262
Sarandë
30.707
Pogradec
28.973
Lezhë
27.542
Laç
25.058
Kukës
23.785
Burrel
22.253
Rrëshen
21.669
Ballsh
21.398
Bilisht
20.962
Gramsh
20.452
Librazhd
19.880
Tepelenë
19.128
Përmet
18.645
Peshkopi
18.322
Koplik
17.994
Divjakë
17.589
Bulqizë
17.275
Delvinë
16.896
Ersekë
16.724
Çorovodë
16.452
Shijak
16.183
Peqin
15.892
Rrogozhinë
15.659
Mamurras
15.375
Bajram Curri
15.089
Poliçan
14.827
Fushë-Krujë
14.573
Maliq
14.289
Selenicë
14.012
Klos
13.756
Vorë
13.498
Këlcyrë
13.267
Pukë
13.012
Memaliaj
12.784
Himarë
12.563
Konispol
12.342
Libohovë
12.127
Orikum
11.918
Krastë
11.715
Roskovec
11.512
Sukth
11.314
Rubik
11.123
Milot
10.937
Krrabë
10.756
Farkë
10.582
Vau i Dejës
10.412
Prezë
10.247
Derjan
10.087
Luz i Vogël
9.932
Golem
9.781
Dajt
9.634
Shëngjin
9.492
Velipojë
9.354
Synej
9.219
Ksamil
9.088
Fushë-Arrëz
8.961
Leskovik
8.837
Kërrabë
8.716
Zall-Herr
8.598

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