The estimated number of Albanians worldwide is about 8.5 million. This includes around 2.8 million living in Albania and a large diaspora primarily in Italy, Greece, Turkey, the United States, Canada, and Australia, with Kosovo having the largest concentration outside Albania. Additionally, Albanian populations are present in other Balkan countries and various parts of Europe and the Americas.
The current population of Albania itself is approximately 2.8 million as of 2025, with significant emigration contributing to the large diaspora population globally.
