🇦🇱 Albania

Albania diaspora in Italy

People from Albania in Italy meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Albania live in Italy?

According to the United Nations, 543,000 people from Albania live in Italy.

As a result, Italy hosts the largest community from Albania outside the country.

In total, 1,140,000 people from Albania live abroad, and about 48% of them live in Italy.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Albania in Italy

On Compatri, people from Albania already meet in Bastia Umbra.

Each community brings together members of the same city, so you meet neighbours rather than a crowd.

In total, 1 members take part.

Joining the Albania community in Italy

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Albania live in Italy?

According to the UN, about 543,000 people from Albania live in Italy. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Albania live in in Italy?

On Compatri, you will find them in Bastia Umbra, for example. Each city has its own community, members and meetups.

How can I meet people from Albania in Italy?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Italy?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from Romania, Morocco, Ukraine, China, and Moldova.

When is the Albania national day?

Albania Independence Day falls on November 28. In Italy too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Albania diaspora also lives in Greece, France, and Canada. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.