Albania is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 2.8 million people (UN estimate), the 140th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1955Population: 140th
Albaniaアルバニア
Region
Southern Europe, Europe
Population
about 2.8 million (140th)
Area
28,748 km² (138th)
UN member since
December 14, 1955
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Albania in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 2.8 million, the 140th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/44 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 28,748 km², the 138th largest of the 193. That is about 1/13 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 96.
Joining the United Nations
Albania joined the United Nations on December 14, 1955.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
15 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Albania’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Albania on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Albania, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 14 UN member states in Southern Europe. The one with the most people is Italy.