10 Countries With Biggest Population Decline

5. Albania

Population Decline Between 2020 to 2050: 15.80%

Annual Population Change: -1.30%

Composite Ranking: 5

Albania’s population decline is a recent phenomenon, transitioning from population growth to decline over the past decade. The fertility rate in Albania has also seen a decline, although it remains slightly higher than in some other European countries. As of 2023, the fertility rate was approximately 1.6 children per woman. Rural-to-urban migration within Albania has further contributed to this trend as people move from rural areas to cities, both within and outside Albania.