The Changing Death Rate in Albania from 1990 to 2022

Albania's death rate demonstrated a steady rise from 5.5 in 1990 to 8.5 in 2019, before spiking to 10.8 in 2020 and 11.3 in 2021. This long-term upward trend can be attributed to an aging population and declining birth rates, reflective of broader demographic shifts in the region. The sharp increases in 2020 and 2021 coincide with the global COVID-19 pandemic, which placed unprecedented strain on healthcare systems worldwide, including Albania's. The slight decline in 2022 (11.2) suggests partial recovery or adaptation post-pandemic, though it remains above pre-pandemic levels.