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Armenia population overview
Armenia is the 44th most populous of 52 countries and territories in Asia. The United Nations put the population at 2,942,298 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of -0.7% the live estimate on this page falls by roughly 58 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 33,836 births (11.5 per 1,000 people) and 27,658 deaths (9.4 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 27,069 people. The infant mortality rate is 0.8 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 1,863,705 in 1960 to 3,086,700 in 2025 — a change of +65.6%, or +0.8% per year on average. It peaked at 3,613,977 in 1991 and has declined 19.1% since.
Demographically, the median age is 37.2 years; life expectancy at birth is 76.2 years; women have on average 1.7 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 19% of residents are under 15 and 14.4% are 65 or older (2025); 65.9% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Yerevan. Armenia covers 29,740 km², giving a population density of about 98.4 people per km². GDP was $29.24B in 2025 — about $9,474 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Armenia population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 2,925,403 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 2,942,298 |
| World rank | #140 of 238 |
| Rank in Asia | #44 of 52 |
| Share of world population | 0.035% |
| Annual growth rate | -0.7% |
| Births per year est. | 33,836 |
| Deaths per year est. | 27,658 |
| Net migration per year est. | -27,069 |
| Birth rate | 11.5 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 9.4 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 0.8 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 86.5 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 37.2 years |
| Life expectancy | 76.2 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.7 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 65.9% |
| Surface area 2023 | 29,740 km² |
| Population density | 98.4 per km² |
| Capital | Yerevan |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $29.24B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $9,474 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Armenia population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 2,925,403 | – | – |
| 2025 | 3,086,700 | +53,200 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 3,033,500 | +69,200 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 2,964,300 | -4,900 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 2,969,200 | +6,900 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 2,962,300 | +800 | +0% |
| 2020 | 2,961,500 | -43,100 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 3,004,600 | -40,200 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 3,044,800 | -101,600 | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 3,146,400 | -74,700 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 3,221,100 | -86,481 | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 3,307,581 | -244,547 | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 3,552,128 | +291,696 | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 3,260,432 | +153,017 | +1% |
| 1980 | 3,107,415 | +363,755 | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 2,743,660 | +268,027 | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 2,475,633 | +291,998 | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 2,183,635 | +319,930 | +3.2% |
| 1960 | 1,863,705 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Armenia
Population over time
- From 1,863,705 in 1960 to 2,925,403 today — up 57%.
- Population peaked at 3,613,977 in 1991 and is down 19.1% since.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.3% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 78.3 years (2024), up 19.3 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.7 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 11.1 births vs 8.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 2.7 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 19% of the population is under 15 and 14.4% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 5.7% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 7.49 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 21.6 Mt in 1991 — down 65.3% since.
- Per person: 2.47 t in 2024, vs 4.08 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 1,300.3 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), down 40.1% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 9.1% of final energy in 2021 (+7 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 11.6% of land area (2023).
- Cover has been essentially stable since 1992 (-0.1 points).
Urban population (% of total)
- 65.9% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 51.2% in 1960 (+14.8 points).
- Majority-urban for the whole period covered.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: medium–high — freshwater withdrawals are 44.8% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 2,310 m³ in 2022, up 20.3% since 1992.
Economy
- GDP: $29.24B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 177.1% since 2015.
- That works out to $9,474 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 12.9% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 3.3% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 81.3% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 134.9 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Armenia in 2026?
As of October 2026, Armenia has an estimated population of 2,925,403. The United Nations estimated 2,942,298 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the -0.7% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Armenia growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking at -0.7% per year — roughly 58 fewer people every day. Each year there are about 33,836 births and 27,658 deaths, with net migration of -27,069.
What is the population density of Armenia?
About 98.4 people per square kilometre: 2,925,403 people living on 29,740 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Armenia?
The median age is 37.2 years, and life expectancy at birth is 76.2 years. 19% of the population is under 15 and 14.4% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Armenia rank by population?
Armenia is the 140th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 44th in Asia, with 0.035% of the global population.
How has the population of Armenia changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 1,863,705; by 2025 it had grown to 3,086,700 (+65.6%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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