The Armenian analytical center ACSES has released new data on the population of Yerevan and the ten largest cities in Armenia, highlighting a significant increase in urban populations in 2024.
Regional cities recorded the highest growth rate at 3.8%, surpassing the growth rates of both the capital (2.7%) and rural areas (1.4%).
Among regional cities, Masis led the way with an increase of 4,500 residents. It was followed by Abovyan with a rise of 3,100 residents, Artashat with 2,900, Razdan with 2,800, and Ashtarak with 2,000 new residents. In the capital, Yerevan, the population grew by approximately 30,000 people.
As of October 1, 2024, 48 regional cities in Armenia are home to 840,000 people. Gyumri remains the largest regional center with a population of around 115,000, while the smallest city, Dastakert in the Syunik Province, has just 300 residents.
The country’s total population reached 3,067,000, an increase of 2.5% since the beginning of the year, primarily due to the influx of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh.
