The Impact of Migration on the Labor Force, Case of Albania
The Impact of Migration on the Labor Force, Case of Albania

Author(s): Migena Kazani
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Udruženje ekonomista i menadžera Balkana
Keywords: Migration; Labor force; Unemployment rate; Qualified people
Summary/Abstract: Migration is a normal human activity that affects the population of a country. The rate of emigration in Albania after 1990, in relation to the total population, has been the highest in Europe, while the flow of returned migrants has been limited. This study deals with the impact of migration on the labor force. For this, secondary data have been collected from official data institutions related to migration and labor forces (INSTAT, EUROSTAT, WORLD BANK, OECD, etc.). In this paper it is shown that the unemployment rate by age group is generally decreasing. Meanwhile, an increase in the rate of migration is observed in recent years. As a result of the study, it was found that the majority of Albanians intend to migrate to countries such as Germany, Italy, Great Britain, the United States of America, the Nordic countries, Switzerland, France, Spain, Belgium, etc. In previous years, Albanians have been inclined to migrate to neighboring countries such as Italy and Greece, and the main reason for migration has been the financial situation they were in, so mainly economic factors. In recent years, there has been a trend of younger age groups to migrate, and mainly individuals that are qualified in the fields of medicine, IT, economy, etc. At this moment, this has a positive impact on the workforce as the unemployment rate in Albania is decreasing, but on the other hand, it is expected that in the near future there will be shortages in the labor market for these two important areas, if the flow of migration will continue at the same rate.

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