Tirana Population 2026 capital

Tirana has a population of 418,495, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇦🇱 Albania, located in Tirana. Roughly 15% of Albania's population lives here. Tirana is the capital of Albania.

Location of Tirana. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

418,495

Rank in Albania

Coordinates

41.33°N, 19.82°E

~113 m elevation · Europe/Tirane

Other big cities in Tirana

City	Population	Rank in Albania
Kavajë	30,012	#14

Cities near Tirana

Fushë-Krujë17,877 people · ~19 km away
Krujë51,191 people · ~20 km away
Rrashbull20,099 people · ~26 km away
Kavajë30,012 people · ~27 km away
Durrës195,920 people · ~30 km away
Peqin16,580 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tirana?

Tirana has a population of 418,495 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Albania.

What region is Tirana in?

Tirana is located in Tirana, Albania.

Is Tirana the capital of Albania?

Yes, Tirana is the capital of Albania.

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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