Albania Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Albania's birth rate was 10.0 in 2025, ranked 146th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Albania's birth rate stood at 10.0 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.0 by 2025. Albania ranked 146th globally.
Albania's birth rate has been on a declining trend, with the latest value of 9.97 in 2025 ranking 146th globally, according to the World Bank. This is a significant drop from its all-time peak of 41.02 in 1960, marking a 65-year decline. In comparison, peer countries such as Trinidad and Tobago have a slightly higher birth rate of 9.98, while Qatar has a lower rate of 9.88. The trough of 9.97 in 2025 indicates that Albania's birth rate has reached its lowest point in recorded history. This decline can be attributed to various factors, including changes in societal norms and economic conditions. As the country continues to experience low birth rates, policies aimed at supporting families and encouraging population growth may be necessary to alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.0 | −0.3 | #146 |
| 2023 | 10.2 | −0.1 | #63 |
| 2022 | 10.3 | −0.2 | #61 |
| 2021 | 10.5 | −0.0 | #58 |
| 2020 | 10.5 | −0.2 | #59 |
| 2019 | 10.8 | −0.1 | #57 |
| 2018 | 10.9 | −0.5 | #57 |
| 2017 | 11.4 | −0.5 | #57 |
| 2016 | 11.9 | −0.6 | #61 |
| 2015 | 12.4 | −0.6 | #64 |
| 2014 | 13.1 | −0.1 | #67 |
| 2013 | 13.1 | +0.3 | #68 |
| 2012 | 12.9 | +0.5 | #62 |
| 2011 | 12.4 | +0.0 | #57 |
| 2010 | 12.4 | +0.0 | #55 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's birth rate was 10.0 in 2025. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.
Albania's birth rate peaked at 41.0 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Albania was 10.0 in 2025.
Albania ranks 146th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's birth rate is projected to reach 10.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Albania in 2025 was 10.0. This ranks 146th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_birth-rate,
title = {Albania Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}