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