Albania

Republic of Albania

"A Balkan country with dramatic coastlines along the Adriatic and Ionian seas, rich in medieval castles and Ottoman heritage."

Southeast Europe
UN Member
NATO

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Republic

Capital City

Tirana

41.32°, 19.82°

Official Languages

Albanian

Population

2.75M

Total Area

28.75K km²

Population Density

95.52 people per km²

Currency

Albanian lek

L

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#136
2,745,972

Total Population-1.1%

2023
#41
79.6 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#134
64.6%

Urban Population

2023
#169
1.35

Fertility Rate

2023
#81
83.1%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#113
$23.5B

GDP+3.9%

2023
#84
$8.6K

GDP per Capita

2023
#57
2.2%

Inflation

2024
#143
10.3%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#28
29.4

Gini Index

2020

Frequently Asked Questions About Albania

What is the capital of Albania?

Albania's capital city is Tirana.

What is the population of Albania?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Albania is approximately 2.75M people. This makes it the 136th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Albania?

Albania spans a total area of approximately 28,748 square kilometers (11,099.66 square miles).

Which continent is Albania in?

Albania is located in Europe, specifically within the Southeast Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Albania?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Albania is approximately $23.55B USD. This ranks Albania as the 113th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.