Armenia’s Population Continues to Decline, National Statistical Service Says

At the start of 2016, the population of Armenia amounted to 2 998 600, 12 thousand fewer than in the same period in 2015, according to data published by the country's National Statistical Service (NSS).

All Armenian regions, as stated by the NSS, recorded population decline in the previous year, with the largest decreases having been registered in the provinces of Lori and Tavush – 3000 and 3200 persons, respectively.  Vayots Dzor has the smallest population – 50 800 people – of any Armenian province, while the highest number of people – 266 600 persons – resided in Armavir province.

The Armenian capital of Yerevan is the country's only area to have recorded an increase in population – at the start of this year, Yerevan's population totaled 1 073 700, up 2200 persons from the same period last year.