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Albania's population continues to shrink as a result of a decline in the number of births. According to the latest data from the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT), during the second quarter of 2025, 4,982 births were registered, a decrease of 7.4% compared to the same period in 2024, when the number of babies born reached 5,380.
The INSTAT report shows that the natural increase of the population for this period remained positive, with only 48 more births than deaths. The number of deaths for the second quarter of 2025 reached 4,934, marking a decrease of 3.7% compared to the same period a year earlier.
From the analysis of data by region, Tirana results to be the region with the highest number of births, with 1,982 babies born, and at the same time with the highest natural increase, with 691 more births than deaths.
On the other hand, Gjirokastra recorded the lowest number of births, with only 74 babies. In terms of percentage changes, Kukës recorded the largest increase in births with 6.5% compared to the second quarter of 2024, while Korça experienced the most pronounced decline, with 26% fewer births.
Korça also had the lowest natural increase, with 226 more deaths than births. The decline in the number of births has also affected the state budget, especially in spending on the baby bonus. According to the data, in the first half of 2025, 500 million lek were disbursed for this bonus, 71 million lek less than the 571 million lek spent in the same period of 2024.
These figures highlight the demographic challenges facing Albania, where declining birth rates and high emigration are affecting the population, raising concerns about the future of the country's demographic structure.
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