Albania recorded positive natural population growth in the third quarter of 2026, with 742 more births than deaths. According to data from INSTAT, a total of 5,787 births and 5,045 deaths were registered during this period.
However, the birth rate continues to decline. Compared to the same period in 2025, the number of births fell by 10.5%, while it increased by 13.9% compared to the second quarter of this year. Meanwhile, deaths recorded a slight increase of 0.4% compared to the third quarter of last year.
At the regional level, only 5 of Albania’s 12 counties recorded more births than deaths, while the remaining 7 registered a negative natural population balance. Tirana leads with the highest natural population growth, while Korça recorded the most negative balance, with 220 more deaths than births.
In terms of the number of births, Tirana ranked first with 2,708 babies born, while Gjirokastra recorded the lowest number, with only 66 births.
The data show that, despite the positive balance at the national level, the declining birth rate remains one of Albania’s major demographic challenges.
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