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Armenia Population

Armenia Population

Although Armenia is geographically located in Asia, the country has cultural and political links with Europe. The past as a Soviet Republic has had a strain on the economy, but in recent years the country has experienced economic growth.

Key figures and facts

  • Capital: Yerevan
  • Ethnic groups: Armenians 98.1%, Kurds (yezidi) 1.1%, others 0.7% (2011)
  • Language: Armenian (official) 97.7%, Kurdish 1%, Russian 0.9%, other 0.4% (2001)
  • Religion: Armenian Orthodox 92.6%, Evangelists 1%, Others 5.3%, No Religion 1.1% (2011)
  • Population: 2 930 000 (2017)
  • Area: 29 740 km2
  • Currency: dram
  • GNP per capita: 8 833 PPP $
  • National Day: September 21st

In 2013, the population of Armenia was estimated at 2 977 000 (World Bank) residents and annual population growth was negative, by –0.07%. The birth and death rates in 2012 were 14 and 9, respectively. Life expectancy was estimated at 78 years for women and 71 years for men in 2012. The population is substantially poor (93.3%, 2002). No other former Soviet republic has such high ethnic homogeneity. Otherwise, minorities of Russians and Kurds. Most live in the central area around the capital Yerevan (1,246,100 residents 2001). Other major cities are Gjumri (formerly Kumajri and Leninakan, 210,100 residents in 2001) and Vanadzor (formerly Karaklis and Kirovakan, 170,800 residents in 2001).

Armenia Country Population

Population of Armenia by Year (Historical)

Year Population Annual Growth Rate Population Density Global Rank
2020 2,963,132 0.190% 104.0830 137
2019 2,957,620 0.200% 103.8894 137
2018 2,951,634 0.240% 103.6791 138
2017 2,944,680 0.290% 103.4349 138
2016 2,936,032 0.360% 103.1311 138
2015 2,925,442 0.330% 102.7592 139
2010 2,877,208 -0.710% 101.0649 139
2005 2,981,158 -0.580% 104.7162 136
2000 3,069,480 -0.940% 107.8184 133
1995 3,217,237 -1.880% 113.0084 129
1990 3,538,060 1.180% 124.2772 121
1985 3,335,829 1.480% 117.1739 119
1980 3,099,643 1.820% 108.8779 120
1975 2,832,648 2.330% 99.4998 118
1970 2,524,957 2.690% 88.6922 119
1965 2,211,208 3.360% 77.6719 120
1960 1,874,010 3.690% 65.8279 121
1955 1,563,396 2.930% 54.9177 121
1950 1,353,399 0.000% 47.5416 123

Major Cities in Armenia by Population

Rank City Population
1 Yerevan 1,093,374
2 Gyumri 148,270
3 Vanadzor 100,987
4 Vagharshapat 46,429
5 Hrazdan 40,684
6 Abovyan 35,562
7 Kapan 33,049
8 Ararat 28,721
9 Armavir 25,852
10 Step’anavan 23,671
11 Gavarr 21,569
12 Artashat 20,451
13 Goris 20,268
14 Masis 18,800
15 Ashtarak 18,668
16 Sevan 16,972
17 Hats’avan 15,097
18 Spitak 14,948
19 Ijevan 14,626
20 Dilijan 13,367
21 Alaverdi 13,073
22 Vedi 12,081
23 Vardenis 11,271
24 Martuni 10,926
25 Yeghvard 10,594
26 Metsamor 8,678
27 Berd 8,263
28 Yeghegnadzor 8,089
29 Vardenik 7,598
30 Akhuryan 7,561
31 Tashir 7,207
32 Nerk’in Getashen 6,899
33 Byureghavan 6,861
34 Garrni 6,716
35 Sarukhan 6,062
36 Chambarak 6,042
37 Aparan 5,559
38 Noratus 5,315
39 Vayk’ 5,308
40 Sardarapat 5,237
41 Noyemberyan 5,008
42 Karanlukh 4,993

Religion

The country was early Christianized. Christianity was introduced by Gregor Lysbringeren (240–332), and the church has maintained a central position in Armenian culture and national sentiment. About 64% of the population is affiliated with the Armenian Church. There are Russian Orthodox and Muslim minorities, while approximately 34% are not affiliated with any denomination.

Language

The official language is Armenian, which is the mother tongue of about 93% of the population. The rest speak Russian, Kurdish or Azerbaijani. Armenian is written with its own alphabet.

Read more:

  • Currency in Armenia
  • Where is Armenia Located?
  • Armenia Airports
  • Armenia Facts
  • Armenia Holidays
  • Embassies of Armenia
  • What is the Capital of Armenia? Yerevan
  • Armenia Major Exports
  • Armenia Flag and Meaning
  • Armenia Major Imports
  • Armenia Import Restrictions
  • Armenia Major Trade Partners
  • List of Foreign Embassies in Armenia

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