Albania
Country statistics · 1990–present
Albania at a Glance
Albania is home to 2.4 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. At a GDP per capita of $15,137, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 79.8 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 2.4 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 10.1 and a death rate of 8.5 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 1.7 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 4,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Albania is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $39 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $15,137 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.2% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 8.7% (2029 IMF projection), indicating elevated unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 79.8 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $591 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 97.7% (2023), reflecting high literacy rates. 85.9% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 70.8% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.