Population figures
Total country population
2,826,020
Forcibly displaced population
Refugees (under UNHCR's mandate):
6,592
Asylum-seekers:
0
IDPs (of concern to UNHCR):
0
Other people in need of international protection:
0
Other
Statelessness persons
2,098
Host community
0
Others of concern to UNHCR
334
Country context
Albania is a country located in the Western Balkans, bordered by Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Greece. It has a diverse landscape consisting of plains, mountainous regions, and a coastline along the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Albania is also subject to natural hazards, including earthquakes and floods.
Albania hosts a population of forcibly displaced persons, including refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons (IDPs). Major countries of origin for refugees include Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Kosovo. Refugees are concentrated in urban settlements, particularly the capital, Tirana, while some also reside in camps or temporary accommodation facilities. Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are primarily located in regions affected by internal conflicts.
...The causes of displacement in Albania are driven by regional conflicts, particularly from Afghanistan and Ukraine, as well as environmental factors like natural disasters. Albania faces external displacement pressures from neighboring countries experiencing instability, leading to an influx of displaced persons seeking protection.
Long-term risks affecting the management of displacement in Albania include gaps in legal frameworks, limited administrative capacity, and challenges in implementing existing laws. Albania has made significant legal advancements, including the ratification of the 1951 Refugee Convention, its 1967 Protocol, and the 1954 and 1961 Statelessness Conventions. The 2021 Law on Asylum has aligned Albania’s asylum procedures with international standards, though the implementation of this law requires further attention.
Key demographic groups among the displaced populations include women, children, and vulnerable individuals who may face barriers in accessing essential services such as healthcare, education, and legal protection. Stateless persons are also an important group of concern, with ongoing efforts to identify and address their needs, including through a statelessness determination procedure established under the Law on Aliens.
Albania has taken steps to improve the integration of refugees persons into national services, such as healthcare, education, and employment. However, there remain gaps in ensuring full access to legal rights and services, including issues related to documentation and social assistance.
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