Albania’s job market is booming, and it’s not just the elderly filling positions. Foreign workers from around the world are flocking to Albania, filling gaps across various sectors. According to the National Employment and Skills Agency, 13,000 foreign nationals were hired with regular contracts last year, marking a steady increase in foreign employment since 2022.
Gertiola Çepani, Director of the Labor Market Service, says the growth is a direct result of Albania’s expanding economy. “In 2024, Albania had 700,000 workers in our payrolls, with 13,000 of them being foreign nationals who applied to work here,” she said.
Italian, Turkish, and Indian workers dominate the market, but there are also workers from other countries, including Kosovo and the Philippines.
“Countries like Italy, Turkey, India, Kosovo, and the Philippines are leading, though I mentioned them in descending order,” Çepani explained.
The hotel and services industry, along with construction, face the biggest labor shortages, making foreign employment a key solution. “The main sectors are services, accommodation, food service, construction, trade, and manufacturing,” she added.
Foreign workers must secure a job contract before applying for a residency permit in Albania, making the process clear and structured for newcomers.
Albania’s job market continues to grow, creating opportunities for foreign workers while helping to fill critical gaps in the local economy.
Albania’s job market is booming, and it’s not just the elderly filling positions. Foreign workers from around the world are flocking to Albania, filling gaps across various sectors. According to the National Employment and Skills Agency, 13,000 foreign nationals were hired with regular contracts last year, marking a steady increase in foreign employment since 2022.
Gertiola Çepani, Director of the Labor Market Service, says the growth is a direct result of Albania’s expanding economy. “In 2024, Albania had 700,000 workers in our payrolls, with 13,000 of them being foreign nationals who applied to work here,” she said.
Italian, Turkish, and Indian workers dominate the market, but there are also workers from other countries, including Kosovo and the Philippines.
“Countries like Italy, Turkey, India, Kosovo, and the Philippines are leading, though I mentioned them in descending order,” Çepani explained.
The hotel and services industry, along with construction, face the biggest labor shortages, making foreign employment a key solution. “The main sectors are services, accommodation, food service, construction, trade, and manufacturing,” she added.
Foreign workers must secure a job contract before applying for a residency permit in Albania, making the process clear and structured for newcomers.
Albania’s job market continues to grow, creating opportunities for foreign workers while helping to fill critical gaps in the local economy.
