Albania

Country in Europe

In brief

Population: 2.3M (2025). World rank 146 of 216; in Europe, 31 of 48. Area: 28,748 km². World rank 145 of 249; in Europe, 34 of 52. Life expectancy: 79.8 years (2024). World rank 53 of 216 (1 = best); in Europe, 30 of 48. From 2015 to 2025: population 2.7M → 2.3M, GDP $11.5B → $30.5B, and GDP per person $4,200 → $12,998.

State

Official name: Republic of Albania
Local name: Shqipëria
Capital: Tirana
Region: Europe
Form of government: Parliamentary republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 2,349,580 2025
Area: 28,748 km²
GDP: $30.5B 2025
GDP per person: $12,998 2025
Life expectancy: 79.8 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Albanian
Currency: Albanian Lek (ALL)
Time zones: UTC+2
Calling code: +355
Emergency numbers: 112, 127, 128, 129
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, F
Mains voltage: 220 V