First-level divisions of Armenia: population and official figures
Armenia is divided into 11 first-level divisions. The largest by population is Yerevan with 1,147,600 people (37.1% of the total); the smallest is Vayots Dzor with 49,500.
Who governs Armenia's first-level divisions?
Regions – marzer (10): Marz governor appointed and dismissed by government decree, ratified by the President. Carries out government regional policy and co-ordinates state services; not self-governing.
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All 11 first-level divisions, largest first
| # | First-level division | Population | Year | Growth (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yerevan | 1,147,600 | 2026-01-01 | – |
| 2 | Kotayk | 297,300 | 2026-01-01 | – |
| 3 | Ararat | 270,700 | 2026-01-01 | – |
| 4 | Armavir | 270,500 | 2026-01-01 | – |
| 5 | Shirak | 242,300 | 2026-01-01 | – |
| 6 | Lori | 229,400 | 2026-01-01 | – |
| 7 | Gergharkunik | 217,300 | 2026-01-01 | – |
| 8 | Aragatsotn | 136,100 | 2026-01-01 | – |
| 9 | Syunik | 118,300 | 2026-01-01 | – |
| 10 | Tavush | 118,000 | 2026-01-01 | – |
| 11 | Vayots Dzor | 49,500 | 2026-01-01 | – |
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Sources
- Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia (Armstat): Statistical Yearbook of Armenia 2025 (Excel tables): territory, communities, population and industrial output by marz and Yerevan city, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 5c3e82df03d3…)
- Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia (Armstat): Socio-Economic Situation of RA, January-December 2025 (Excel tables, Russian edition): population, wages, crime, real estate, construction, retail and agriculture by marz, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a9451ccc88e8…)
- Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia (Armstat): Social Situation of RA in 2025 (English Word tables): schools, preschools, health care, pensions and family benefits by marz, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 e0600599b5ee…)
- Government of the Republic of Armenia: Regions: public administration in the marzes and the marz governors, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 53a7c1744c8d…)
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