Zhoghovurd newspaper of the Republic of Armenia (RA) writes: The number of RA permanent population has increased, perhaps on the account of Russians and Ukrainians who have established permanent residence in the RA.

Zhoghovurd daily learned from official sources that the population of the RA provinces and the capital city of Yerevan was 2 million 985 thousand people as of July 1, 2023;  2 million 961 thousand people—last year, in 2022.

According to the data published by the statistical committee, 1 million 101 thousand out of 2 million 985 thousand people live in Yerevan. Vayots Dzor is the province with the fewest inhabitants—48,100 people, Armavir Province has the largest population—267,600 drams.

Ararat Province is in second place—257,300 people.

Of the total population, 1 million 902 thousand are urban population, 1 million 082 thousand—rural.