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GJIROKASTRA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2005
Density
Evidence shows that migration has caused a change
in regional density throughout the country. The table
below details the national trend towards urbanization
during the period of transition. For instance, it is
obvious that the urban centers of Tirana and Durres
have undergone considerable rapid growth. Urban-
Density by Region 52
Age Structure
Albania has a young population where the average
age is 29 years old. In contrast to the over 60
population, which constitutes only 11%, the 0-19
age group represents 42% of the total population. 53
According to the map, and in keeping with this
youthful characterization of the country, the
Gjirokastra region is host to a majority population
52 INSTAT: REPOBA, 2001.
53 Progress Report 2003 on Implementation of the National Strategy
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ization is caused by the movement of people for
reasons based, in large part, on finding economic
opportunity and improving the lifestyle of oneself
and one’s family. This trend is emphasized in the
Gjirokastra region by the overall lack of employment
possibilities available to its inhabitants.
Country Roma Population Total Population % of Roma
Albania 95 3,421 2.0
Bosnia & Herzegovina 45 4,383 1.0
Bulgaria 750 8,459 8.9
Croatia 35 4,788 0.7
Czech Republic 275 10,323 2.7
Hungary 575 10,280 5.6
FYR Macedonia 240 2,191 10.9
Poland 45 38,446 0.1
Romania 2,150 22,761 9.4
Slovak Republic 480 5,345 9.4
Slovenia 10 1,993 0.4
Yugoslavia 425 10,675 4.0
Age by District 54
District
Civil Status
Transition has brought about fundamental changes in
Albanian society. Opportunities to pursue tertiary
education, migration, difficulties facing young adults
entering the labour market have all resulted in
Age Group
0-14 15-64 65+
that ranges between 16-30, and 31-45 years old.
The 0-15 age group is also sizeable. The number
of inhabitants ranging in age from 46-60 and over
60, however, are less prominent. The statistics in
the table below, which are slightly less specific,
clearly support the conclusions displayed in the
map.
Total
Tepelene 9,307 20,472 2,625 32,404
Permet 6,704 16,445 2,631 25,780
Gjirokastra 14,149 35,255 5,243 54,647
delayed marriage. As a result, over the past decade,
the average age at which females tend to marry has
risen from 22.6 to 24.1 years of age. For males it
has risen from 27.2 to 29.3 years of age. Research
for Socio-Economic Development, Council of Ministers, Tirana 2004
54 INSTAT: REPOBA, 2001