MigrantoImmigrants in Albania
41.2K foreigners live in Albania — 2% of the country's population
Immigrants in Albania by country
The 3 largest groups make up 93% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Greece | 28166 |
| Italy | 7928 |
| USA | 2114 |
| Turkey | 1746 |
| Canada | 807 |
| North Macedonia | 474 |
By region of origin
89% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Albania in numbers
Greeks are the largest group by a wide margin
68% of all immigrants were born in Greece, while the next group accounts for just 19%.
Immigrant population in Albania over time
Foreigners living in Albania, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 58703 |
| 1995 | 63452 |
| 2000 | 68202 |
| 2005 | 57570 |
| 2010 | 46939 |
| 2015 | 46266 |
| 2020 | 43398 |
| 2024 | 41235 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Albania, by year
| Year | Greeks | Italians | Americans | Turks | Canadians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40087 | 11287 | 3011 | 2489 | 1151 |
| 1995 | 43331 | 12200 | 3255 | 2690 | 1244 |
| 2000 | 46575 | 13113 | 3498 | 2892 | 1337 |
| 2005 | 39315 | 11069 | 2953 | 2441 | 1128 |
| 2010 | 32054 | 9025 | 2408 | 1990 | 920 |
| 2015 | 31596 | 8896 | 2373 | 1961 | 906 |
| 2020 | 29643 | 8344 | 2225 | 1838 | 849 |
| 2024 | 28166 | 7928 | 2114 | 1746 | 807 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Albania
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Albania
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Albania?
Around 41.2K immigrants live in Albania — the world's #166 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Albania are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 2% of the population of Albania — that's 41.2K out of a total population of 2.4M.
Where do most immigrants in Albania come from?
Most immigrants in Albania come from Greece, Italy and USA — these three countries account for about 93% of all immigrants.
How many Greeks live in Albania?
Around 28.2K Greeks live in Albania — about 68% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Albania growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Albania has fallen from 46.3K to 41.2K, about 11%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Albania come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Albania. Their children born in Albania are not included.
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