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Albania Population and Religion Percentage
Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeastern Europe. According to the Institute of Statistics, as of September 18, 2023, Albania’s population was 2,402,113, marking a decline of 420,000 people since 2011. The country has a population density of 83.6 people per km², with 52.3% living in urban areas.
The median age is 42.5 years, and 19.7% of the population is 65 or older, reflecting an aging trend. In 2023, there were ~24,000 births and ~22,000 deaths, while net migration remained negative at -50,000 people annually. The gender ratio stands at 98.2 males per 100 females, and 99.4% of the population holds Albanian citizenship.
Estimated Population of Albania in 2026 is 2,805,537 or 2.8 million
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Albania Demographics
| Albania | 2026 Est. |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,805,537 |
| Global Rank | 145 |
| Land Area | 27,398 km² (10,579 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 140 |
| Population Density | 83.6 people/km² |
| Capital City | Tirana |
| Fertility Rate | 1.33 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 7.1 |
| Median Age | 42.5 years |
| Life Expectancy | 79.8 |
| Urban Population | 52.3% |
| Foreign-Born Population | 1.7% |
| Citizenship (Albanian) | 99.4% |
| Population 65+ Years | 19.7% |
Religion in Albania
Islam is the majority religion in Albania and 58.79% of the population follows Islam. Its followed by Christianity which is followed by 17% of the population. The rest of the population doesn’t affiliate with any religion.
Religion percentage in Albania
- Islam – 58.79%
- Christianity – 16.99%
- No Denomination 5.49%
- Irreligion – 2.5%
- Unclear – 16.24%
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Largest Cities in Albania by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | Tirana | 4,18,495 |
| 2 | Durrës | 1,13,249 |
| 3 | Vlorë | 79,513 |
| 4 | Elbasan | 78,703 |
| 5 | Shkodër | 77,075 |
| 6 | Fier | 55,845 |
| 7 | Korçë | 51,152 |
| 8 | Berat | 32,606 |
| 9 | Lushnjë | 31,105 |
| 10 | Pogradec | 20,848 |