In 2001, the NKR's reported population was 95% Armenian, with the remaining total including Assyrians, Greeks, and Kurds.[1] In March 2007, the local government announced that its population had grown to 138,000. The annual birth rate was recorded at 2,200-2,300 per year, an increase from nearly 1,500 in 1999. Until 2000, the country's net migration was at a negative.[2] For the first half of 2007, 1,010 births and 659 deaths were reported, with a net emigration of 27.[3]
Most of the Armenian population is Christian and belongs to the Armenian Apostolic Church. Certain Orthodox Christian and Evangelical Christian denominations also exist; other religions include Judaism.[1]
The Population of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic [1]:
| Year | Population (000s) | Urban | Rural | Birth Rate | Death Rate | NGR | Net Immigration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 134.4 | 68.4 | 66.0 | 16.6 | 8.8 | 7.7 | 16.1 |
| 2001 | 135.7 | 68.7 | 67.0 | 17.0 | 7.9 | 9.1 | 11.5 |
| 2002 | 136.6 | 69.3 | 67.3 | 16.0 | 9.1 | 6.9 | 4.9 |
| 2003 | 137.0 | 69.1 | 67.9 | 15.0 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 1.3 |
| 2004 | 137.2 | 69.8 | 67.4 | 15.3 | 9.5 | 5.8 | -2.6 |
| 2005 | 137.7 | 70.5 | 67.2 | 14.6 | 9.2 | 5.4 | 1.7 |
| 2006 | 137.7 | 70.8 | 66.9 | 15.3 | 9.0 | 6.3 | -3.2 |
Population by Age Group
| Age Group | Total (000s) | Urban | Rural | % of Pop | % of Urban Pop | % of Rural Pop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-6 | 15.7 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 11.4 | 10.6 | 12.3 |
| 7-17 | 25.2 | 12.8 | 12.4 | 18.3 | 18.1 | 18.5 |
| 18-59 | 75.8 | 41.9 | 33.9 | 55.0 | 59.2 | 50.7 |
| 60+ | 21.0 | 8.6 | 12.4 | 15.3 | 12.1 | 18.5 |
Population by Province Map of Provinces
| Pop (000s) | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 134.4 | 135.7 | 136.6 | 137.0 | 137.2 | 137.7 | 137.7 |
| Stepanakert | 49.5 | 49.5 | 49.7 | 49.8 | 49.9 | 50.0 | 50.4 |
| Askeran | 16.0 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.8 | 16.9 | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Hadrout | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.4 |
| Martakert | 18.9 | 18.7 | 18.8 | 18.8 | 18.8 | 18.9 | 18.9 |
| Martouni | 22.8 | 22.9 | 23.0 | 23.0 | 23.0 | 23.2 | 23.1 |
| Shahoumyan | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Shousha | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Qashatagh | 9.8 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 8.6 |
Urban Population by Province
| Pop (000s) | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68.4 | 68.7 | 69.3 | 69.1 | 69.8 | 70.5 | 70.8 |
| Stepanakert | 49.5 | 49.5 | 49.7 | 49.8 | 49.9 | 50.0 | 50.4 |
| Askeran | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Hadrout | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Martakert | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Martouni | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Shahoumyan | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Shousha | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Qashatagh | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Rural Population by Province
| Pop (000s) | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66.0 | 67.0 | 67.3 | 67.9 | 67.4 | 67.2 | 66.9 |
| Stepanakert | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Askeran | 13.7 | 14.5 | 14.6 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 15.0 | 14.9 |
| Hadrout | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Martakert | 15.1 | 14.9 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 15.1 |
| Martouni | 18.5 | 18.4 | 18.3 | 18.5 | 18.2 | 18.3 | 18.2 |
| Shahoumyan | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Shousha | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Qashatagh | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 6.8 | 5.9 |
Vital Stats:
| Year | Births | Deaths | NG | BR | DR | NGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,222 | 1,185 | 1,037 | 16.5 | 8.8 | 7.7 |
| 2001 | 2,306 | 1,075 | 1,231 | 17.0 | 7.9 | 9.1 |
| 2002 | 2,190 | 1,242 | 948 | 16.0 | 9.1 | 6.9 |
| 2003 | 2,058 | 1,232 | 826 | 15.0 | 9.0 | 6.0 |
| 2004 | 2,095 | 1,306 | 789 | 15.3 | 9.5 | 5.8 |
| 2005 | 2,004 | 1,260 | 744 | 14.6 | 9.2 | 5.4 |
| 2006 | 2,102 | 1,235 | 867 | 15.3 | 9.0 | 6.3 |
Vital Stats for Urban Population:
| Year | Births | Deaths | NG | BR | DR | NGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,158 | 566 | 592 | 16.9 | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| 2001 | 1,162 | 519 | 643 | 16.9 | 7.6 | 9.4 |
| 2002 | 1,120 | 539 | 581 | 16.2 | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| 2003 | 1,106 | 579 | 527 | 16.0 | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| 2004 | 1,235 | 662 | 573 | 17.7 | 9.5 | 8.2 |
| 2005 | 1,132 | 640 | 492 | 16.1 | 9.1 | 7.0 |
| 2006 | 1,202 | 605 | 597 | 17.0 | 8.6 | 8.4 |
Vital Statistics for Rural Population
| Year | Births | Deaths | NG | BR | DR | NGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,064 | 619 | 445 | 16.1 | 9.4 | 6.7 |
| 2001 | 1,144 | 556 | 588 | 17.1 | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| 2002 | 1,070 | 703 | 367 | 15.9 | 10.4 | 5.5 |
| 2003 | 952 | 653 | 299 | 14.0 | 9.6 | 4.4 |
| 2004 | 860 | 644 | 216 | 12.8 | 9.6 | 3.2 |
| 2005 | 872 | 620 | 252 | 13.0 | 9.2 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 900 | 630 | 270 | 13.5 | 9.4 | 4.0 |