Net migration in Albania
Albania: Net migration was -24,230 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Albania, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Albania stood at -24,230.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Albania peaked at 13,734 in 1960 and was at its lowest, -70,165, in 1994.
That places Albania 175th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,446 | 829 | 13,734 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1,006 | -2,610 | 3,230 | 10 |
| 1980s | -4,499 | -38,835 | 658 | 10 |
| 1990s | -66,224 | -70,165 | -60,173 | 10 |
| 2000s | -50,077 | -60,531 | -45,178 | 10 |
| 2010s | -21,564 | -51,907 | -9,347 | 10 |
| 2020s | -23,336 | -32,848 | -16,426 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 172 Cuba -22,244 compare
- 173 Palestine -23,156 compare
- 174 El Salvador -23,934 compare
- 176 Lithuania -24,618 compare
- 177 Burkina Faso -27,130 compare
- 178 Democratic Republic of Congo -27,309 compare
More financial sector data for Albania
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 31.5% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 7.21 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 1.33 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net foreign assets 1.01 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 31.6% (2024)
- Broad money 70.9% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 21.5% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 34.1% (2024)
- Official exchange rate 93.12 LCU per US$, period average (2024)
- Claims on central government 0.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Albania?
- Net migration in Albania was -24,230 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 13,734 in 1960.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was -70,165 in 1994.
- How does Albania rank for net migration?
- Albania ranks 175th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.