Albania reports rising agricultural machinery and demographic shifts

Agricultural mechanization in Albania has increased to 34,770 units in 2025, up from approximately 31,000 in 2019. The inventory includes tractors, mini-tractors, seeders, mowers, combines, and tillers. Fier county leads the nation with 8,804 units, accounting for more than a quarter of the total national stock. Korça follows with 4,814 units; together, these two counties hold approximately 39% of the country's agricultural machinery.

Demographic data for January 1, 2025, shows that Tirana has the highest percentage of working-age population (20–64 years) in Albania at 60.5%, surpassing the European Union average of 58.3%. Other regions like Dibra (58.5%) and Durrës (58.2%) remain close to the EU average, while southern counties such as Gjirokastra (54.1%) and Vlora (54.2%) show lower concentrations of working-age residents.