Which is the most "hardworking" region in the country? Kukës and Gjirokastra top the list. They are the most active in the economy
When it comes to employment in Albania, data shows that not all regions are moving at the same pace. In 2024, the employment and unemployment rates offer a different picture of the labor market, highlighting which citizens are most active in the economy.
According to statistics, Kukës tops the list of the most industrious regions, with an employment rate of 70.9% for the entire population, while unemployment remains relatively moderate, at 8.8%. In first place after Kukës come Gjirokastra and Fier, where over 66% of citizens are employed.
When we analyze the situation by gender, the differences are obvious. Among men, Kukës continues to lead with 74.1% of employed people. Meanwhile, among women, Kukës and Gjirokastra again show high employment rates, 67.9% and 62.3% respectively, an indicator of the active involvement of women in work in these regions.
On the other hand, regions such as Lezha and Vlora face greater challenges in the labor market. Lezha has a low employment rate for the entire population, with only 47.6%, and an unemployment rate that goes up to 17.8%, while for women this rate drops to 40.9%, indicating a significant percentage of women outside the labor market. Vlora is not far behind, with an employment rate of 51.7% and unemployment of 12.5%.
Elbasan also ranks among the regions with the highest unemployment rate, while for women it tops the list with the highest unemployment rate.
So, who are the most industrious? The answer is clearly linked to Kukës, followed by Gjirokastra and Fier, regions where citizens, regardless of gender, register the highest employment rates. Meanwhile, in the regions of Lezha and Vlora, there is still room to improve labor market participation and reduce unemployment.

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