Albania ranks one the cheapest countries in the South East Europe, with Bulgaria being the cheapest country as regard to labor costs and Croatia the most expensive one.
Gross monthly wages, avg., EUR
Source: WIIW
Albanian population is young and active.
Age- Group |
Population in 2000 |
Female(%) |
Population growth rate 1995-2000 (%) |
Forecasted growth rate |
Forecasted growth rate |
Total |
Percentage |
2000-2005 (%) |
2005--2010 (%) |
0-14 years old |
1,094,671 |
32 |
48 |
2 |
-13 |
-3 |
15-64 years old |
2,116,392 |
62 |
51 |
7 |
13 |
8 |
65+ years old |
190,135 |
6 |
57 |
-4 |
49 |
17 |
TOTAL |
3,401,198 |
100 |
|
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Source: Demographic Annual Report, December 2000, INSTAT
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Study on Footwear Consumption market in Albania, N.Begaj, A. Gjyrezi, 2005 |
