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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Albania’s population is 318% larger than that of Malta, a difference of 1,808,281.
Albania’s surface area is about 89.8× that of Malta, a difference of 28,430 km².
Malta’s population density is about 21.5× that of Albania, a difference of 1,695 /km².
Albania’s nominal GDP is 8.3% larger than that of Malta, a difference of $2.07 billion.
Malta’s GDP per capita is 286% higher than that of Albania, a difference of $32,521.
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Tirana
Valletta
2,377,128
568,847
28,750 km²
320 km²
82.7 /km²
1,778 /km²
$27.05 billion · 2024
$24.97 billion · 2024
$11,378 · 2024
$43,899 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Albanian lek · ALL · Lek
Euro · EUR · €
Albanian
Maltese
+355
+356
.al
.mt
AL / ALB
MT / MLT
Europe/Tirane
Europe/Malta
Shqipëria
Malta
| Measure | Albania | Malta |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Tirana | Valletta |
| Population | 2,377,128 | 568,847 |
| Surface area | 28,750 km² | 320 km² |
| Population density | 82.7 /km² | 1,778 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $27.05 billion · 2024 | $24.97 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $11,378 · 2024 | $43,899 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Albanian lek · ALL · Lek | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Albanian | Maltese |
| Phone code | +355 | +356 |
| Internet domain | .al | .mt |
| ISO codes | AL / ALB | MT / MLT |
| Time zone | Europe/Tirane | Europe/Malta |
| Native name | Shqipëria | Malta |
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Albania, a hidden gem on the Balkan Peninsula, beckons travelers with its dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, and warm Mediterranean spirit. From ancient ruins to vibrant cities, this compact nation packs a wealth of experiences into a surprisingly small footprint.
Full Albania profile →Malta is a small archipelago in the central Mediterranean that is known for its historical sites and beautiful blue seas.
Full Malta profile →The capital of Albania is Tirana.
Albania has a recorded population of approximately 2,377,128 people.
Albania covers an area of about 28,750 km².
Albania has a population density of roughly 82.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Albania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $27.05 billion as of 2024.
Albania has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,378.
Albania uses the Albanian lek (ALL), with the symbol Lek.
Albania is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Albania is Shqipëria.
People from Albania are referred to as Albanian .
The international dialing code for Albania is +355.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Albania is .al.
Albania uses the Europe/Tirane time zone.
Albania, a hidden gem on the Balkan Peninsula, beckons travelers with its dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, and warm Mediterranean spirit. From ancient ruins to vibrant cities, this compact nation packs a wealth of experiences into a surprisingly small footprint.
The capital of Malta is Valletta.
Malta has a recorded population of approximately 568,847 people.
Malta covers an area of about 320 km².
Malta has a population density of roughly 1,778 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Malta has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $24.97 billion as of 2024.
Malta has a GDP per capita of approximately $43,899.
Malta uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Malta is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
People from Malta are referred to as Maltese.
The international dialing code for Malta is +356.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malta is .mt.
Malta uses the Europe/Malta time zone.
Malta is a small archipelago in the central Mediterranean that is known for its historical sites and beautiful blue seas.