Which ethnic groups live in Albania?

Albania possesses one of the most homogeneous populations in Europe, with non-Albanian groups accounting for approximately 2 percent of the total population.1

The primary ethnic groups in the country include:

• Albanians: The majority population, which is divided into two main subgroups: the Gegs (Ghegs) in the north and the Tosks in the south.1
• Minority groups: The largest minority populations are Vlachs, Greeks (concentrated primarily in the southeast), and Macedonians (residing along the eastern border).1

While the population is ethnically homogeneous, it is historically and culturally distinguished by the regional differences between the northern Gegs and southern Tosks, which were more pronounced prior to World War II.1