Capital of Albania: Tirana
The capital of Albania is Tirana. Albania sits in Europe, has a population of 2,842,321, and uses the ALL. Official languages include Albanian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Tirana
- Continent: Europe
- Population: ~2,842,321
- Area: 28,748 km²
- Population density: 98.9 people per km²
- Official language: Albanian
- Currency: ALL
- ISO code: AL
How big is Albania?
By population, Albania ranks 136th in the world, holding roughly 0.04% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 141st.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Albania has 98.9 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Europe, Albania is the 30th most populous country of 46.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Albania in population are Jamaica (2,827,377) and Armenia (2,780,469).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Solomon Islands (28,896 km²) and Equatorial Guinea (28,051 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Albanian is spoken officially in 2 countries in this dataset, including Kosovo.
Albania uses the ALL, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Albania in Europe
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block Albania belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Albania and a page on the flag of Albania.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Albania?
The capital of Albania is Tirana.
What is the population of Albania?
About 2,842,321, making it the 136th most populous country in the world.
How big is Albania?
28,748 square kilometres, ranking 141st by land area, at a density of 98.9 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Albania use?
The ALL, which no other country uses.