Largest Cities in Albania

Top 69 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Albania

Largest Cities — Albania

1 Tirana 50 418,495

2 Durrës 42 195,920

3 Vlorë 51 115,261

4 Elbasan 43 100,903

5 Shkodër 49 95,553

6 Lushnjë 44 63,135

7 Berat 40 62,232

8 Fier-Çifçi 44 60,995

9 Korçë 46 58,259

10 Fier 44 56,297

11 Krujë 42 51,191

12 Pogradec 46 46,070

13 Kukës 47 36,125

14 Kuçovë 40 31,077

15 Kavajë 50 30,012

16 Bulqizë 41 26,826

17 Gjirokastër 45 23,437

18 Librazhd 43 23,312

19 Patos Fshat 44 22,679

20 Sarandë 51 22,613

21 Lezhë 48 18,695

22 Peqin 43 16,580

23 Patos 44 16,000

24 Peshkopi 41 14,710

25 Cërrik 43 14,269

26 Shijak 42 14,138

27 Laç 48 12,854

28 Librazhd-Qendër 43 12,691

29 Xhafzotaj 42 12,381

30 Tepelenë 45 11,955

31 Gramsh 43 11,556

32 Kamëz 50 11,026

33 Bradashesh 43 10,700

34 Fushë-Krujë 42 10,458

35 Kutalli 40 9,643

36 Nikël 42 9,518

37 Zall-Herr 50 9,389

38 Otllak 40 9,218

39 Perondi 40 9,005

40 Belsh 43 8,781

41 Velabisht 40 8,453

42 Rajcë 43 8,421

43 Mamurras 48 8,282

44 Novoselë 51 8,209

45 Përmet 45 7,980

46 Burrel 41 7,928

47 Ersekë 46 7,890

48 Klos 41 7,873

49 Poshnjë 40 7,375

50 Bilisht 46 7,287

51 Ura Vajgurore 40 7,232

52 Rrogozhinë 50 7,049

53 Golem 44 6,994

54 Shëngjin 48 6,963

55 Selenicë 51 6,912

56 Rrëshen 48 6,773

57 Divjakë 44 6,713

58 Roskovec 44 6,657

59 Pukë 49 6,495

60 Papër 43 6,348

61 Delvinë 51 6,166

62 Përrenjas 43 5,847

63 Kolonjë 44 5,728

64 Hotolisht 43 5,706

65 Kozarë 40 5,622

66 Petrelë 50 5,542

67 Shupenzë 41 5,503

68 Zharrëz 44 5,236

69 Ndroq 50 5,035

The largest cities in Albania represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Tirana leads with a population of 418,495, followed by Durrës and Vlorë. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 44 dominates the top 10 with 3 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Tirana's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 44 has 3 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 7,287 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 926,132.

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