geography
Armenia's Lake Sevan is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world, sitting nearly 1,900 meters above sea level.
Armenia
Republic of Armenia
Population, GDP, and key facts about Armenia — updated for 2026.
Capital · YEREVANContinent · ASIAISO · ARM
Armenia quick facts
- Population
- 3,033,500
- Area
- 29,740 km²
- Population density
- 105 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 26 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 8.6K
- Capital
- Yerevan
- Currency
- Armenian dram (֏, AMD)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 191/month · ֏ 75,000/month (2024)
- Language
- Armenian
Armenia at human scale
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Compare Armenia with any country →Armenia's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 34%Nuclear · 27%Renewables · 39%
- Natural gas34%
- Hydropower28%
- Nuclear27%
- Solar11%
Share of Armenia's own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Armenia
history
Armenia became the first state in the world to adopt Christianity as its official religion, in the early 4th century.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Armenia
What is the capital of Armenia?
The capital of Armenia is Yerevan.
What is Armenia's population?
Armenia has a population of 3,033,500.
What is Armenia's GDP per capita?
Armenia's GDP per capita is US$ 8.6K.
What is the currency of Armenia?
The currency of Armenia is the Armenian dram (AMD).
What is the minimum wage in Armenia?
Armenia's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 191 per month (as of 2024) — ֏ 75,000 per month in local currency.
Is Armenia bigger than Qatar?
Armenia is about 2.6× the size of Qatar by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.