Albania Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Albania's population growth was -1.54% in 2025, ranked 208th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Albania's population growth stood at -1.54% in 2025, a rise of +0.00pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.54% by 2025. Albania ranked 208th globally.
Albania's population growth has experienced a significant decline over the past few decades. The country's population growth rate peaked at 3.12% in 1961, a time when Albania was undergoing rapid industrialization and urbanization. However, since then, the growth rate has consistently declined, with a notable trough of -1.54% in 2022, making it the country with the second-lowest growth rate globally, just behind Tuvalu. In comparison, Sri Lanka's population growth rate of -1.06% is relatively more stable. Albania's declining population growth can be attributed to a combination of factors, including a low total fertility rate and a significant outflow of young and educated individuals. As of 2025, the growth rate stands at -1.54%, indicating a continued trend of population decline. A reversal in this trend would likely require a significant increase in fertility rates or a substantial influx of immigrants, both of which would require substantial policy changes and investment.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -1.54% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -1.54% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.54% | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.54% | +0.00pp | #208 |
| 2024 | -1.54% | −0.00pp | #8 |
| 2023 | -1.54% | +0.00pp | #9 |
| 2022 | -1.54% | −0.00pp | #9 |
| 2021 | -1.54% | +0.00pp | #9 |
| 2020 | -1.54% | −0.00pp | #5 |
| 2019 | -1.54% | −0.00pp | #7 |
| 2018 | -1.54% | +0.00pp | #8 |
| 2017 | -1.54% | −0.00pp | #10 |
| 2016 | -1.54% | −0.00pp | #6 |
| 2015 | -1.54% | +0.00pp | #4 |
| 2014 | -1.54% | +0.00pp | #4 |
| 2013 | -1.54% | −0.00pp | #6 |
| 2012 | -1.54% | −1.27pp | #4 |
| 2011 | -0.27% | +0.23pp | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's population growth was -1.54% in 2025. Ranked 208th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Albania's population growth peaked at 3.12% in 1961.
The lowest population growth in Albania was -1.54% in 2022.
Albania ranks 208th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's population growth is projected to reach -1.54% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Albania in 2025 was -1.54%. This ranks 208th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_population-growth,
title = {Albania Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}