The Evolution of Mortality Rate in Albania from 1990 to 2022

Albania witnessed a significant decline in its mortality rate, dropping from 35.2 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1990 to just 8.4 in 2022. The steepest decline occurred in the 1990s, coinciding with the nation’s political transition from communism, which spurred economic reforms and gradual improvements in healthcare. By 2000, the mortality rate had decreased to 24.0, reflecting enhanced access to basic medical services and better maternal and child health initiatives.

From 2000 onward, the mortality rate's steady decline aligns with Albania’s integration into international development programs and increasing investments in healthcare infrastructure. By 2010, it fell below 12, partly due to targeted vaccination campaigns and improved neonatal care. While the rate plateaued at 8.3–8.4 from 2018 onward, the sustained low level highlights ongoing public health efforts, though challenges such as emigration and regional disparities in care remain.