Asia · Western Asia
Capital: Yerevan
Armenia
Explore the facts and rankings that shape Armenia in Country Blitz, from its population and economy to its military, innovation, manufacturing, and neighboring countries.
Country Blitz power profile
Overall rank #102
Armenia's Country Blitz power profile compares population, GDP, military expenditure, research-and-development spending, and manufacturing output across every playable country. A lower numerical rank represents a stronger position in that category.
Population
3.1M
#135 of 196
31st percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI / UN population sources
View data source ↗GDP (Nominal)
$29.24B
#113 of 196
43rd percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
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$1.42B
#76 of 196
62nd percentile
2024 · SIPRI via World Bank WDI
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$74.3M
#96 of 196
51st percentile
2024 · UNESCO UIS and World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Manufacturing Output
$3.21B
#104 of 196
47th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Quick facts
- Capital
- Yerevan
- Region
- Asia
- Subregion
- Western Asia
- Country code
- ARM
- Neighbors
- AzerbaijanGeorgiaIranTürkiye
Three interesting facts
Armenia shares land borders with 4 countries: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Türkiye.
Armenia spans roughly 29,743 square kilometers, placing it around 138th by area in this factbook.
Armenia’s position in Western Asia places it within a distinctive network of regional trade routes and migration paths.
Geography
Armenia on the map
Armenia is located in Southwestern Asia, between Turkey (to the west) and Azerbaijan, note - Armenia views itself as part of Europe, geopolitically, it can be classified as falling within Europe, the Middle East, or both. Its terrain is Armenian Highland with mountains, little forest land, fast flowing rivers, good soil in Aras River valley. The climate is highland continental, hot summers, cold winters. In area, the country is slightly smaller than Maryland.
Economy
Economic profile
Armenia's economy is characterized by upper-middle income, fast-growing Caucasus economy, stable fiscal and monetary regime but vulnerable to geopolitical shocks, economic and energy ties to Russia but seeking more EU and US trade, key copper and gold exporter, business-friendly and anti-corruption reforms, persistent unemployment, influx of migrants from Ukraine war easing. Major industries include brandy, mining, diamond processing, metal-cutting machine tools, forging and pressing machines, electric motors, knitted wear, hosiery, shoes, silk fabric, chemicals, trucks, instruments, microelectronics, jewelry, software, food processing. Important agricultural products include milk, potatoes, grapes, vegetables, wheat, tomatoes, watermelons, apricots, apples, barley (2023). Notable exports include gold, diamonds, copper ore, broadcasting equipment, jewelry (2023).
Demographics
People and population
Armenia has an estimated population of 3,076,200. Language and cultural traditions vary across Armenia. The population includes Armenian 98.1%, Yezidi 1.1%, less than 1%: Russian, other, Assyrian, Kurd, Ukrainian, Greek (2022 est.). The urban population represents 63.7% of total population (2023).
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