The chart illustrates the country's shift from positive to negative growth rates, highlighting Albania's demographic challenges. In 1990, Albania recorded a peak growth rate of , but this quickly declined amid political and economic transitions following the fall of communism, leading to negative growth of - from 1991 to 2000. This downward trend continued through the 2000s, marked by migration waves as Albanians sought opportunities abroad, exacerbating population decline. Temporary moderation in the decline occurred between 2011 and 2017, likely due to slight economic stabilization and return migration, but growth rates remained negative. Recently, from 2020 onward, growth sharply declined, reaching - in 2022, as Albania faced challenges such as aging demographics, low birth rates, and continued emigration.
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