Albania - Tasa de desempleo

The unemployment rate in Albania fell to a record low of 12 percent in the second quarter of 2019 from 12.9 percent in the corresponding period of 2018 and compared to 12.6 percent in the prior quarter. The jobless rate was lower for both men (12.1 percent from 13.5 percent in Q2 2018) and women (11.8 percent from 12.2 percent). Also, the youth unemployment rate decreased to 20.9 percent from 22.6 percent a year earlier and 22.2 percent in the first quarter of 2019.

The unemployment rate in Albania decreased to 12.6 percent in the first quarter of 2019, the lowest since the third quarter of 2008, from 13.0 percent in the same period last year. The jobless rate was lower for both women (12.3 percent from 12.7 percent) and men (12.8 percent from 13.2 percent). Also, the youth unemployment rate dropped to 22.2 percent from 24.5 percent.

The unemployment rate in Albania decreased to 12.7 percent in the three months to December 2018 from 13.6 percent in the corresponding period of 2017. It compares with 12.7 percent in the previous period, remaining the lowest rate since the last quarter of 2008. The jobless rate was lower for women (12.3 percent from 13.0 percent in Q4 2017) than for men (13.0 percent from 14.1 percent), Also, the youth unemployment rate went down to 22.3 percent from 24.6 percent. The employment rate increased to 60.0 percent from 58.2 percent. Also, the labour force participation rate went up to 68.7 percent from 67.4 percent a year ago.