What is happening to young people in Albania? Our country loses 6.4% of men aged 25-29 within a year
An analysis of the annual population change in Albania conducted earlier by “Scan Intel” and divided by age groups highlighted an alarming demographic imbalance. This time the analysis also takes into account gender. Data from 2024 to 2025 show a massive decline in young men of prime productive age, while the elderly population, especially women, is growing rapidly. This trend deepens concerns about the future of the country’s workforce and social system.
If we analyze the annual change in absolute figures, it results that about 18 thousand young people in the age group 15 to 29 years old have been replaced by about 21 thousand elderly people over 65 years old.
What is happening to the younger generation? This is the segment that is rapidly emptying. The largest decline is recorded among men aged 25-29, where the population has fallen by 6.4% in one year. This is an unprecedented number, which proves a high wave of emigration of this age group. There is also a significant decline among women in this age group with -4.1%, but the gap between the genders is clear. Even in the 20-24 age group, men lose more than women, indicating a phenomenon of young people leaving their prime for education and work.
The decline in fertility is another phenomenon. The 0-4 age group is declining for both sexes, by 2.9% for males and 2.1% for females. This shows that not only are fewer children being born, but also young families are leaving, taking their children with them.
Of particular note is the 40-44 age group. While males increase by 2.0%, the female population remains unchanged (0.0%). This may suggest the return of some males of this age group, perhaps from earlier emigration, or an increase from internal migration.
The opposite trend is observed in the age group over 65 years. The largest increase is recorded in the age group 75-79 years, where the female population has increased by 9.5% and the male population by 8.0%. The age group 85+ also marks a significant increase, with 9.3% for men and 8.0% for women. This confirms the rapid aging of the population and the increase in life expectancy.
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