MigrantoAlbanian Diaspora
1.2M Albanians live abroad — the #63 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 89% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Italy | 542638 |
| Greece | 474441 |
| North Macedonia | 68356 |
| France | 54967 |
| Canada | 20718 |
| Belgium | 16175 |
| Sweden | 11986 |
| Austria | 6148 |
| Australia | 4105 |
| Montenegro | 2741 |
| Norway | 2417 |
| Bulgaria | 1858 |
| Mali | 1663 |
| Denmark | 1237 |
| Luxembourg | 1222 |
| Serbia | 853 |
| Finland | 831 |
| Romania | 810 |
| Hungary | 593 |
| Malta | 398 |
| Chile | 341 |
| Libya | 338 |
| Iceland | 332 |
| Cyprus | 291 |
| South Africa | 243 |
| Colombia | 236 |
| Slovenia | 166 |
| Croatia | 152 |
| Slovakia | 145 |
| Portugal | 62 |
| Estonia | 42 |
| San Marino | 41 |
| Lithuania | 29 |
| Venezuela | 16 |
| Latvia | 11 |
| Guinea | 9 |
| Georgia | 9 |
| Costa Rica | 5 |
| Liechtenstein | 2 |
| Bolivia | 1 |
| Cuba | 0 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 98%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Albania.
France is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to France has increased by 212% since 2015, rising from 17.6K to 55K in 9 years.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 2 residents of Albania has emigrated — 1.2M out of 2.4M, representing 51.2% of the population.
Italy is the primary destination for emigrants
Italy attracts 45% of all emigrants from Albania, while the second-largest destination receives just 39%.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
5 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Norway, Mali, Denmark — Norway rose from outside the top 20 to rank #11.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 178747 |
| 1995 | 394084 |
| 2000 | 629192 |
| 2005 | 784369 |
| 2010 | 962514 |
| 2015 | 985561 |
| 2020 | 1103849 |
| 2024 | 1216628 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Italy | Greece | North Macedonia | France | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 60088 | 63963 | 45001 | 1134 | 195 |
| 1995 | 94077 | 230218 | 58009 | 1840 | 1178 |
| 2000 | 141643 | 400253 | 69367 | 3185 | 4254 |
| 2005 | 260914 | 423598 | 69782 | 5816 | 9657 |
| 2010 | 386978 | 463157 | 70230 | 7342 | 13414 |
| 2015 | 418672 | 436566 | 67799 | 17618 | 15850 |
| 2020 | 493666 | 446614 | 68113 | 34341 | 17525 |
| 2024 | 542638 | 474441 | 68356 | 54967 | 20718 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Albania as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Albania
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Albanians move to?
Most Albanians have moved to Italy, Greece and North Macedonia — these three countries account for about 89% of all Albanians living abroad.
How many Albanians live abroad?
Around 1.2M Albanians live abroad, making it the #63-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Albania lives abroad?
About 51% of the population of Albania lives abroad — that's 1.2M out of a total population of 2.4M.
How has emigration from Albania changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Albania has grown from 985.6K to 1.2M people, a growth of about 23%.
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