Armenia
Country statistics · 1990–present
Armenia at a Glance
Armenia is home to 3 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. At a GDP per capita of $12,507, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 78.3 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 3 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 11.1 and a death rate of 8.4 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 2.7 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 8,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Armenia is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $38 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $12,507 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 5.0% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 12.4% (2029 IMF projection), indicating high unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 78.3 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $767 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 99.8% (2023), reflecting near-universal literacy. 81.3% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 82.1% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.