Armenia's population growth has experienced significant fluctuations over the past several decades. Following independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Armenia faced economic hardship, conflict, and emigration, leading to a steady population decline. The country’s population peaked at around 3.6 million in the late 1980s but has since decreased to approximately 2.8–2.9 million as of 2024. Low birth rates, high rates of emigration—particularly among young people seeking better opportunities abroad—and a relatively aging population have contributed to this trend. While the government has implemented policies to encourage higher birth rates and incentivize return migration, Armenia continues to face demographic challenges, with slow or even negative population growth projected in the coming years.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,355,269 | 48.1 |
| 1955 | 1,565,329 | 55.5 |
| 1960 | 1,868,852 | 66.3 |
| 1965 | 2,205,833 | 78.2 |
| 1970 | 2,519,745 | 89.3 |
| 1975 | 2,834,136 | 100.5 |
| 1980 | 3,133,972 | 111.1 |
| 1985 | 3,464,297 | 122.8 |
| 1990 | 3,529,365 | 125.1 |
| 1995 | 3,130,256 | 111 |
| 2000 | 3,100,044 | 109.9 |
| 2005 | 3,084,082 | 109.4 |
| 2010 | 3,071,974 | 108.9 |
| 2015 | 3,056,294 | 108.4 |
| 2020 | 3,021,483 | 107.1 |
| 2022 | 3,000,756 | 106.4 |
| 2023 | 2,989,091 | 106 |
| 2024 | 2,976,765 | 105.5 |
| 2025 | 2,963,837 | 105.1 |
| 2030 | 2,892,342 | 102.6 |
| 2035 | 2,813,532 | 99.8 |
| 2040 | 2,726,880 | 96.7 |
| 2045 | 2,629,539 | 93.2 |
| 2050 | 2,521,147 | 89.4 |
| 2055 | 2,405,068 | 85.3 |
| 2060 | 2,284,720 | 81 |
| 2065 | 2,160,483 | 76.6 |
| 2070 | 2,030,497 | 72 |
| 2075 | 1,894,256 | 67.2 |
| 2080 | 1,756,008 | 62.3 |
| 2085 | 1,622,750 | 57.5 |
| 2090 | 1,500,741 | 53.2 |
| 2095 | 1,392,028 | 49.4 |
| 2100 | 1,293,680 | 45.9 |
Data from US Census International Database