Shkodër Population 2026

Shkodër has a population of 95,553, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇦🇱 Albania, located in Shkodër County. Roughly 3.5% of Albania's population lives here. It is about 4.4× smaller than Tirana, the country's biggest city.

Location of Shkodër (capital Tirana shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

95,553

Rank in Albania

Coordinates

42.07°N, 19.51°E

~12 m elevation · Europe/Tirane

Distance to capital (Tirana)

86 km

53 miles, straight line

Cities near Shkodër

Lezhë18,695 people · ~33 km away
Krujë51,191 people · ~66 km away
Fushë-Krujë17,877 people · ~68 km away
Kukës36,125 people · ~75 km away
Rrashbull20,099 people · ~83 km away
Durrës195,920 people · ~83 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shkodër?

Shkodër has a population of 95,553 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Albania.

What region is Shkodër in?

Shkodër is located in Shkodër County, Albania.

Is Shkodër the capital of Albania?

No, the capital of Albania is Tirana, about 86 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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