Population

Following the collapse of the Soviet Empire and the rebirth of the independent Armenian state, the Republic of Armenia reemerged as the latest embodiment of Armenia's perseverance as a nation. Of the approximately three million people who live in Armenia, over 95% are ethnic Armenians. In addition, Russians, Yezidis, Kurds, Greeks, and Assyrians are among the minorities who call Armenia home. Two third of the residents live in urban areas, while about one third are in rural communities. The bustling and rapidly developing capital, Yerevan is home to slightly over a million people. The average life expectancy in Armenia is about 72 years. Overall, the population of Armenians world-wide is estimated to be 10 million, many comprising Diaspora communities in Russia, the US, Europe and the Middle East.

Population of Urban Communities of Armenia (2002)

City  Region Population Abovyan Kotayk 60,600 Alaverdi Lori 24,400 Aparan Aragatsotn 10,300 Ararat Ararat 22,400 Armavir Armavir 45,100 Artashat Ararat 35,100 Artik Shirak 24,100 Berd Tavoush 11,800 Chambarak Gegharkunik 7,100 Charentsavan Kotayk 36,100 Dilijan Tavoush 30,700 Gavar Gegharkunik 34,000 Goris Syunik 29,400 Gyumri Shirak 210,100 Hrazdan Kotayk 63,400 Ijevan Tavoush 20,600 Jermuk Vayots Dzor 10,300 Kadjaran Syunik 8,800 Kapan Syunik 46,500 Maralik Shirak 7,900 Martuni Gegharkunik 14,600 Masis Ararat 27,000 Meghri Syunik 5,600 Noyemberyan Tavoush 6,500 Sevan Gegharkunik 31,000 Sisian Syunik 19,100 Stepanavan Lori 24,800 Talin Aragatsotn 7,600 Tashir Lori 14,000 Tsagkahovit Aragatsotn 1,500 Vagharshapat Armavir 65,700 Vaik Vayots Dzor 7,700 Vanadzor Lori 170,800 Vardenis Gegharkunik 17,600 Vedi Ararat 14,600 Yeghegnadzor Vayots Dzor 11,700