Open Data Albania has conducted a research work on the foreign aid to Albania. The data are based on the “Foreign Aid to Albania” 2008 Report from the Department of Strategy and Foreign Aid Coordination related to the Council of Ministers. The foreign aid is defined as grants or loans that: (a) are undertaken by the official sector,(b) have as main objective the promotion of…
Gender relations in the lists of mayors from 2000 to 2015.
Open Data Albania (ODA) has researched the election of mayors in the last four elections. The data were obtained from the electronic newsletters or manuals of the Central Election Commission. This research article contains statistical as well as specific information on the mayoral winners in the local elections of 2000, 2003, 2007 and 2011. In the Republic of Albania there are 65 municipalities on the…
Retirement Pensions: City vs. Countryside
Open Data Albania has conducted a research work on the average and minimum retirement pension in the Albanian villages and cities during the last decade. The report is based on datasets of the monthly pension benefited by the individuals provided from INSTAT (Albanian Institute of Statistics). In the last years, the average retirement pension payment has changed as shown in the following chart: Source: INSTAT…
The Main Macroeconomic Indicators in Kosovo in the last years
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an indicator of the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country. The GDP includes all current products and services designated for the market as well as those produced for self-consumption by all resident units operating in a country’s territory. Open Data Albania has conducted a research work on the evolution of GDP and inflation…
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The unemployment rate in Albania and a regional comparison
The unemployment rate is the ratio between the number of registered unemployed individuals and the individuals currently in the labor force. The labor force refers to the share of the working age population who are either in a job or actively looking for one. The comparison between Albania and the other countries of the region is given in the following figure: * IMF estimatesSource: IMFComments…
The unemployment rate in Albania
The unemployment rate is the ratio between the number of registered unemployed individuals and the individuals currently in the labor force. The labor force refers to the share of the working age population (in Albania from 16 years old to retirement) who are either in a job or actively looking for one. Historically, the unemployment rate has changed as shown in the following figure:Source: Bank…
Remittances and unemployment rate in the developed neighbouring countries
A remittance is a net money transfer from abroad without refund. These kinds of transfers are among the components of the current account in the balance of payments. Open Data Albania has conducted a research work on the level of remittances and the unemployment rate in two countries of the region where part of Albanian emigrants live: Italy and Greece. The data are based…
Public Assistance Indicators in Albania
Open Data Albania has conducted a research work on the number of households receiving public assistance in Albania and its distribution by region, based on datasets provided from INSTAT (Albanian Institute of Statistics) and the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. The public assistance is monthly distributed cash assistance for poor families. It can be partial or complete depending on the household incomes. …
Unemployment rates by gender in Albania
The unemployment rate is the ratio between the number of registered unemployed individuals and the individuals currently in the labor force. The labor force refers to the share of the working age population (in Albania from 16 years old to retirement) who are either in a job or actively looking for one. Data by gender concerning the unemployment rate give the distribution between the unemployed…
Loans to Businesses by Purpose of Use
Open Data Albania has conducted a research work on loans given by banks to the Albanian firms in the last years, based on data provided from the Bank of Albania. The types of loans by purpose of use are divided into categories: real estate, equipment purchases, floating capital and overdraft. • Real estate represents loans for housing or lands purchase, a place where to conduct…
The Agricultural Production in Albania
Open Data Albania has conducted a research work on the agricultural production in Albania, based on data provided from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection. In 2010, the agricultural sector contributed by about 18% to the GDP, making it a key sector in the economic development. In the last years, the raw agricultural and agro-industrial production has changed as shown below: The value…
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The Labor Force Indicators in Albania
The employment statistics show the number and characteristics of the labor force in a country. The labor force includes employed and unemployed adults who are able to work. Open Data Albania has conducted a research work on the employment indicators in Albania based on data provided by INSTAT (Albanian Institute of Statistics) and the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. Historical data on…