Population of Albania

As of May 2026, the population of Albania is 2.8 million. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 5 thousand in the last year, representing a decline of 0.17%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 35.1 years in 2016 to 38.9 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 80.7 years and population density is 102.8 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Albania peaked in 1959, reaching around 3.34% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.18% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 65.42 thousand in 1972 to nearly -5.22 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Albania, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 76.8 years in 2006 to 80.7 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 4 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Albania

The cities of Albania are mostly small, but 4 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Tirana, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 418.5 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Durrës, Durrës County with 195.9 thousand and Vlorë, Vlorë County with 115.3 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Albania: