RA National Statistical Service issued civil data as of January 1, 2010.

By the end of 2009 permanent population of Armenia was 3.249.500, increasing by 0.4% or 11.500 people as compared with the same period in 2008.

Urban population makes almost two thirds of Armenian population (64%). There are more townsmen than villagers in 4 regions – Lori, Kotayk, Shirak and Syunik. Rural population prevails in six provinces – Aragatsotn, Ararat, Armavir, Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor and Tavush.

Over third country’s population (1.1 million) resides in Yerevan against 30.000 people in 1920.

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