Most Albanians do not prefer to leave/ RCC: 56% choose to stay, while 18% choose to emigrate permanently
The desire to live or work abroad continues to be a present option for some citizens of the Western Balkans, but without becoming a dominant trend. The latest data from the Balkan Barometer 2025 shows that, at the regional level, the majority of citizens choose to stay in their country. Specifically, 59% of respondents declare that they would not leave to live or work abroad, while 41% express their openness to this possibility, whether temporarily or permanently.
In the region, only 16% of citizens say they would choose permanent emigration, while 23% say they would be willing to live or work abroad without considering this as a definitive departure.
In Albania, the results are in line with the regional average. According to the survey, 56% of Albanians declare that they would not leave the country. Meanwhile, 18% would consider emigration permanent, while 26% would consider it a temporary experience, which indicates a more flexible and pragmatic approach to moving abroad.
Among other Western Balkan countries, Montenegro and North Macedonia have relatively higher percentages of citizens expressing interest in experiences abroad, mainly in the form of temporary stays. On the other hand, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia are characterized by a clear majority of citizens who prefer to stay in their country.
Overall, the Balkan Barometer 2025 data suggests that international mobility in the region is perceived more as an additional opportunity for education, career and exchange of experiences, while some see it as a necessity. This reflects a more balanced approach of Western Balkan citizens, where staying at home continues to be the main choice, while living or working abroad is seen as a complementary alternative.
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