Armenia population
Current population of Armenia
3,145,940
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 19
- Deaths today
- 14
- Change today (UTC)
- +30
- World rank
- 138th of 218
- 0.04% of world population
- Population
- 3,086,700
- 2025 estimate
- Annual growth
- +1.74%
- 2025
- Density
- 105 /km²
- 2023
- Land area
- 28,199 km²
- Urban population
- 66%
- 2025
- Median age
- 36.6 yrs
- 2025 (UN WPP)
- Fertility rate
- 1.70
- births per woman, 2024
- Life expectancy
- 78.3 yrs
- 2024
- Net migration
- −29,013
- 2025
- Capital
- Yerevan
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
Population of Armenia: overview
Armenia has a population of 3,086,700 according to the latest official estimates (2025), the 138th largest in the world. Armenia is part of the Europe & Central Asia region and its capital is Yerevan.
The population is expanding quickly, at 1.74% per year. In absolute terms that meant roughly 53,200 additional people over the past year. That growth comes despite net emigration of about 29,013 people in 2025.
Population density is moderate — about 105 people per km², spread across 28,199 km² of land. A slim urban majority has emerged, with 66% of people living in cities.
The population is maturing, with a median age of 36.6 years. Fertility is well below replacement, at 1.70 children per woman. Life expectancy at birth is 78.3 years (2024).
UN projections point downward: 2.5 million people by 2050, 19% fewer than today. The 2030 projection is 2,851,291.
Armenia population, 1960–2025 and projections
| Year | Population | Growth rate | Annual change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,086,700 | +1.74% | +53,200 |
| 2024 | 3,033,500 | +2.31% | +69,200 |
| 2023 | 2,964,300 | −0.17% | −4,900 |
| 2022 | 2,969,200 | +0.23% | +6,900 |
| 2021 | 2,962,300 | +0.03% | +800 |
| 2020 | 2,961,500 | −0.03% | −1,000 |
| 2019 | 2,962,500 | −0.22% | −6,500 |
| 2018 | 2,969,000 | −0.35% | −10,400 |
| 2017 | 2,979,400 | −0.43% | −12,900 |
| 2016 | 2,992,300 | −0.41% | −12,300 |
| 2015 | 3,004,600 | −0.31% | −9,200 |
| 2014 | 3,013,800 | −0.27% | −8,200 |
| 2010 | 3,044,800 | −0.69% | −21,200 |
| 2005 | 3,146,400 | −0.59% | −18,500 |
| 2000 | 3,221,100 | +1.68% | +53,814 |
| 1995 | 3,307,581 | −1.71% | −57,029 |
| 1990 | 3,552,128 | +3.12% | +109,028 |
| 1985 | 3,260,432 | +1.11% | +35,885 |
| 1980 | 3,107,415 | +0.93% | +28,914 |
| 1975 | 2,743,660 | +2.11% | +57,215 |
| 1970 | 2,475,633 | +2.11% | +51,603 |
| 1965 | 2,183,635 | +2.95% | +63,500 |
| 1960 | 1,863,705 | – | – |
Recent years annually, earlier years at five-year steps. Annual change compares against the immediately preceding year.
Armenia population forecast
United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, medium variant.
| Year | Projected population | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2,851,291 | −7.6% |
| 2050 | 2,495,207 | −19.2% |
Armenia population pyramid (2025)
Age and sex structure from UN World Population Prospects 2024: 19.0% of Armenia's population is under 15, 66.6% is of working age (15–64), and 14.4% is 65 or older. Hover any bar for the group's size.
Armenia population FAQ
What is the population of Armenia in 2026?
Armenia's population is estimated at about 3.15 million in 2026, extrapolated from the latest official figure of 3,086,700 (2025). Armenia ranks 138th in the world by population.
Is the population of Armenia growing or shrinking?
Armenia's population is growing at about 1.74% per year, an increase of roughly 53,200 people over the past year.
How densely populated is Armenia?
Armenia has about 105 people per square kilometre across a land area of 28,199 km².
What share of the world's population lives in Armenia?
Armenia is home to about 0.04% of the world's population.
What is Armenia's projected population in 2050?
United Nations medium-variant projections put Armenia's population at 2,495,207 in 2050, passing through 2,851,291 in 2030.
What is the median age in Armenia?
The median age in Armenia is 36.6 years (2025 estimate) — half the population is younger and half older than that.
Sources: World Bank Open Data (CC BY-4.0); median age and projections from UN World Population Prospects 2024. Live figures are estimates extrapolated from the latest official data — see methodology.