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Albanian Scorecard

Country profile

Albania is situated on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, offering a mix of mountainous landscapes and a picturesque Adriatic coastline. It has a population of 2.7 million, a population growth rate of -1.15%, and a median age of 36.28 years.

Its past includes ancient Illyrian roots, followed by periods of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule, each contributing to its rich cultural mosaic.

Modern Albania is gradually modernizing its economy and infrastructure while preserving vibrant folk traditions and a unique national identity.

Its capital city is Tirana.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Albania improved by 9.3% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Albania worsened by 1.4% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Albania improved by 53.6% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Albania improved by 8.7% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Albania improved by 2.3% from 2019 to 2020

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Albania improved by 1.1% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Albania improved by 18.2% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Albania improved by 2.0% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Albania improved by 2.7% from 2021 to 2022

PISA Scores (Reading) in Albania worsened by 11.6% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in Albania worsened by 15.8% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in Albania worsened by 9.8% from 2018 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Albania improved by 2.8% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Albania improved by 19.5% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Albania worsened by 8.5% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Albania improved by 288.7% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Albania improved by 63.6% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Albania improved by 1.2% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Albania improved by 19.0% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) showed no change from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Albania worsened by 5.6% from 2020 to 2021