Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force in Albania
Albania: Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force was 68.5% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
68.5%
Change on year
up 12.1%
World rank
75th
of 114 countries
All-time high
68.5%
in 2024
All-time low
38.0%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Albania, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Albania is 68.5%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 12.1% on the previous year and up 55.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Albania peaked at 68.5% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 38.0%, in 2011.
Albania ranks 75th of 114 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 38.0% | — |
| 2014 | 44.1% | +15.9% |
| 2017 | 53.1% | +20.6% |
| 2021 | 61.1% | +14.9% |
| 2024 | 68.5% | +12.1% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 68.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 78.8%, 87% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Albania's 68.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 95.1%, 72% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 45.1% | 38.0% | 53.1% | 3 |
| 2020s | 64.8% | 61.1% | 68.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More work & labour data for Albania
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.32 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.29 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.33 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.217 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 2,083 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 580.32 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 580.03 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 604.96 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1,185 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Albania?
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with in Albania was 68.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 68.5% in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.0% in 2011.
- How does Albania rank for proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with?
- Albania ranks 75th out of 114 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of adults (15 years and older) active in labor force with an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider (% of adults aged 15 years and older). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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