Population of Armenia
As of May 2026, the population of Armenia is 2.8 million. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 2 thousand in the last year, representing a decline of 0.07%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 32.5 years in 2016 to 36.6 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 76.7 years and population density is 97.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Armenia peaked in 1989, reaching around 4.5% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.08% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 155.2 thousand in 1989 to nearly -2.34 thousand in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Armenia, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 72 years in 2006 to 76.7 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 5 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Armenia
The cities of Armenia are mostly small, but 9 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Yerevan, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 1.1 million inhabitants. It is followed by Malatia-Sebastia, Yerevan with 150.5 thousand and Shengavit, Yerevan with 140.6 thousand.
These are the 20 most populous cities in Armenia:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yerevan | 1,144,700 |
| 2 | Malatia-Sebastia, Yerevan | 150,500 |
| 3 | Shengavit, Yerevan | 140,600 |
| 4 | Nor Nork, Yerevan | 137,300 |
| 5 | Kentron, Yerevan | 133,000 |
| 6 | Erebuni, Yerevan | 129,700 |
| 7 | Ajapnyak, Yerevan | 122,800 |
| 8 | Arabkir, Yerevan | 119,300 |
| 9 | Gyumri, Shirak | 114,667 |
| 10 | Vanadzor, Lori | 78,100 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Kanaker-Zeytun, Yerevan | 75,500 |
| 12 | Avan, Yerevan | 58,800 |
| 13 | Davtashen, Yerevan | 52,100 |
| 14 | Abovyan, Kotayk | 50,556 |
| 15 | Hrazdan, Kotayk | 49,500 |
| 16 | Vagharshapat, Armavir | 47,989 |
| 17 | Kapan, Syunik | 32,900 |
| 18 | Armavir | 29,700 |
| 19 | Charentsavan, Kotayk | 24,101 |
| 20 | Masis, Ararat | 23,136 |