Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Albania

Albania: Coverage of social protection and labor programs was 48.5% in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
48.5%
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
29th
of 38 countries
All-time high
67.7%
in 2008
All-time low
4.7%
in 2015
Years of data
6
2008–2018

Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Albania, 2008–2018

02040602008201320182008: 67.7 % of population2012: 54.9 % of population2015: 4.7 % of population2016: 5.8 % of population2017: 49.6 % of population2018: 48.5 % of population

Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

The most recent figure for coverage of social protection and labor programs in Albania is 48.5%, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and down 28.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage of social protection and labor programs in Albania peaked at 67.7% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4.7%, in 2015.

That places Albania 29th out of 38 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Albania, year by year

Annual values for Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population) in Albania, 2008 to 2018.
Year % of population Change
2008 67.7%
2012 54.9% -19.0%
2015 4.7% -91.4%
2016 5.8% +23.5%
2017 49.6% +751.6%
2018 48.5% -2.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 67.7% 67.7% 67.7% 1
2010s 32.7% 4.7% 54.9% 5

Countries ranked near Albania

  1. 26 Brazil 52.3% compare
  2. 27 Dominican Republic 51.1% compare
  3. 28 Turkey 49.3% compare
  4. 30 Mexico 48.2% compare
  5. 31 Kosovo 42.8% compare
  6. 32 Ecuador 41.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage of social protection and labor programs in Albania?
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Albania was 48.5% in 2018, according to ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Albania?
The highest recorded value was 67.7% in 2008.
What is the lowest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Albania?
The lowest recorded value was 4.7% in 2015.
How does Albania rank for coverage of social protection and labor programs?
Albania ranks 29th out of 38 countries with data for 2018.
Is coverage of social protection and labor programs rising or falling in Albania?
Over the last ten years it is down 28.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Albania data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as part of Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
38 places, 385 data points, 2002–2023
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Coverage of social protection and labor programs (SPL) shows the percentage of population participating in social insurance, social safety net, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.