What is the Population of Albania?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Albania has a population of approximately 2,363,314 people, making it the 143rd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.03% of the world's population. With a land area of 28,748 km², the population density is roughly 82 people per km².
| Population | 2,363,314 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 143rd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.03% |
| Area | 28,748 km² |
| Population density | 82 / km² |
| Demonym | Albanian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | 2,363,314 | 143rd |
| Moldova | 2,749,076 | 140th |
| Gabon | 2,469,296 | 141st |
| Gambia | 2,422,712 | 142nd |
| Botswana | 2,359,609 | 144th |
| Slovenia | 2,130,638 | 145th |
| Lesotho | 2,116,427 | 146th |
Albania compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | 623,327 | 13,812 |
| Greece | 10,400,720 | 131,990 |
| North Macedonia | 1,822,612 | 25,713 |
| Kosovo | 1,585,566 | 10,908 |
Albania in context
- Albania covers 28,748 km², making it the 140th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Montenegro, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo.
- With 2,363,314 people, Albania holds about 5.2% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Albania is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Albania — FAQ
What is the population of Albania?
The population of Albania is approximately 2,363,314 (2.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Albania in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Albania at approximately 2,363,314 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Albania is the 143rd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Albania?
Approximately 2,363,314 people live in Albania, making it the 143rd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Albania rank by population?
Albania is the 143rd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.03%.
What is the population density of Albania?
Albania has a population density of roughly 82 people per km², based on a land area of 28,748 km².
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