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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Albania’s population is 30% larger than that of North Macedonia, a difference of 552,769.
Albania’s surface area is 12% larger than that of North Macedonia, a difference of 3,040 km².
Albania’s population density is 17% higher than that of North Macedonia, a difference of 11.7 /km².
Albania’s nominal GDP is 60% larger than that of North Macedonia, a difference of $10.09 billion.
Albania’s GDP per capita is 22% higher than that of North Macedonia, a difference of $2,086.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Tirana
Skopje
2,377,128
1,824,359
28,750 km²
25,710 km²
82.7 /km²
71 /km²
$27.05 billion · 2024
$16.95 billion · 2024
$11,378 · 2024
$9,292 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Albanian lek · ALL · Lek
Denar · MKD · ден
Albanian
Macedonian
+355
+389
.al
.mk
AL / ALB
MK / MKD
Europe/Tirane
Europe/Skopje
Shqipëria
Северна Македонија
| Measure | Albania | North Macedonia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Tirana | Skopje |
| Population | 2,377,128 | 1,824,359 |
| Surface area | 28,750 km² | 25,710 km² |
| Population density | 82.7 /km² | 71 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $27.05 billion · 2024 | $16.95 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $11,378 · 2024 | $9,292 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Albanian lek · ALL · Lek | Denar · MKD · ден |
| Nationality | Albanian | Macedonian |
| Phone code | +355 | +389 |
| Internet domain | .al | .mk |
| ISO codes | AL / ALB | MK / MKD |
| Time zone | Europe/Tirane | Europe/Skopje |
| Native name | Shqipëria | Северна Македонија |
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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 →North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, is a country in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. It is a landlocked country, bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west. The country gained its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
Full North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia is Skopje.
North Macedonia has a recorded population of approximately 1,824,359 people.
North Macedonia covers an area of about 25,710 km².
North Macedonia has a population density of roughly 71 /km² (people per square kilometre).
North Macedonia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $16.95 billion as of 2024.
North Macedonia has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,292.
North Macedonia uses the Denar (MKD), with the symbol ден.
North Macedonia is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of North Macedonia is Северна Македонија.
People from North Macedonia are referred to as Macedonian.
The international dialing code for North Macedonia is +389.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for North Macedonia is .mk.
North Macedonia uses the Europe/Skopje time zone.
North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, is a country in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. It is a landlocked country, bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Serbia to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south, and Albania to the west. The country gained its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.