Albania remains the country with the highest risk of poverty in Europe. Despite efforts to develop the economy and increase income per capita, more than 40% of households in the country are deprived of several essential payments.
In Albania, 44.5% of households with children and 37% of households without children are considered at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to data published by Eurostat.
This means that these categories face severe material and social deprivation or live with very low work intensity.
They earn about 60% of the national average income and are unable to pay bills, unexpected expenses, or afford vacations.
With this percentage level, Albania ranks at the bottom of the list of European countries, where the average across the continent is around 21%.
Despite satisfactory economic growth figures and stable macroeconomic indicators in recent years, the high level of this indicator signals that development has not been inclusive, as poverty in the country remains high.
According to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund for 2026, Albania’s income per capita is $12,500, up from $4,100 in 2010. Albania has surpassed North Macedonia, which has this indicator at around $12,000 for the same period, while in 2010 it stood at $4,800. However, the purchasing power of Albanians remains lower than in North Macedonia, despite increased income.
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