Total sample population, above primary education in Albania

Albania: Total sample population, above primary education was 2.14 million in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
2.14 million
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
75th
of 108 countries
All-time high
2.15 million
in 2018
All-time low
134,982
in 2003
Years of data
11
2003–2019

Total sample population, above primary education in Albania, 2003–2019

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2003201120192003: 135.0k2004: 171.1k2009: 989.1k2011: 966.1k2013: 1.0M2014: 1.1M2015: 1.2M2016: 1.2M2017: 2.1M2018: 2.2M2019: 2.1M

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

In 2019, total sample population, above primary education in Albania stood at 2.14 million.

That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 116.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total sample population, above primary education in Albania peaked at 2.15 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 134,982, in 2003.

Albania ranks 75th of 108 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Total sample population, above primary education in Albania, year by year

Annual values for Total sample population, above primary education in Albania, 2003 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2003 134,982 —
2004 171,058 +26.7%
2009 989,112 +478.2%
2011 966,081 -2.3%
2013 1.01 million +4.8%
2014 1.13 million +11.4%
2015 1.19 million +5.1%
2016 1.23 million +4.1%
2017 2.11 million +70.6%
2018 2.15 million +2.1%
2019 2.14 million -0.4%

Albania compared with similar countries

  • Albania's 2.14 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.07 million, 42% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Albania's 2.14 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.65 million, 59% of the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 431,717 134,982 989,112 3
2010s 1.49 million 966,081 2.15 million 8

Countries ranked near Albania

  1. 72 Uruguay 2.29 million compare
  2. 73 Denmark 2.21 million compare
  3. 74 Puerto Rico 2.18 million
  4. 76 Armenia 2.12 million compare
  5. 77 Togo 2.11 million compare
  6. 78 Moldova 2.06 million compare

See the full ranking of 108 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total sample population, above primary education in Albania?
Total sample population, above primary education in Albania was 2.14 million in 2019, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total sample population, above primary education recorded in Albania?
The highest recorded value was 2.15 million in 2018.
What is the lowest total sample population, above primary education recorded in Albania?
The lowest recorded value was 134,982 in 2003.
How does Albania rank for total sample population, above primary education?
Albania ranks 75th out of 108 countries with data for 2019.
Is total sample population, above primary education rising or falling in Albania?
Over the last ten years it is up 116.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Albania data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total sample population, above primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total sample population, above primary education
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
108 places, 1,460 data points, 1970–2021
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