Cities
| Rank | City | 2001 Census | 2011 census |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tirana | 352,581 | 421,286 |
| 2 | Durrës | 113,465 | 115,550 |
| 3 | Vlorë | 85,180 | 79,948 |
| 4 | Elbasan | 95,554 | 79,810 |
| 5 | Shkodër | 85,798 | 74,876 |
| 6 | Fier | 56,297 | 57,198 |
| 7 | Korçë | 58,911 | 51,683 |
| 8 | Berat | 45,572 | 36,467 |
| 9 | Lushnjë | 38,336 | 31,424 |
| 10 | Kavajë | 28,149 | 20,312 |
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