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Children in Albania show behavioral problems and this is due to the emigration of their parents. A recent World Bank report on 184 million people, or 2.3% of the world's population, today lives outside their country of origin, as Euronews Albania reports.
Albanian immigrants sent 834 million euros last year, the highest level since 2008. They are the only financial source for almost 26 percent of Albanian families.
In Albania, the departure of the parents affects the children, as far as the social side is concerned.
Many of them do not go to school regularly and are financially weaker than their peers.
About the emigration of Albanians after the 1990s
After the fall of communism in Albania in 1991, the country experienced a period of economic and political instability that led to a significant wave of emigration. However, the most significant increase in Albanian emigration occurred after 2009, following the global financial crisis and the country's slow economic recovery.
Many Albanians, particularly young people, left the country in search of better economic opportunities, higher wages, and improved living standards. The most popular destinations for Albanian emigrants have been Italy and Greece, both of which have sizable Albanian communities. Other countries that have seen an increase in Albanian emigration include Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Despite the challenges of leaving their home country, many Albanians have been successful in their new homes, establishing businesses, and sending remittances back to their families in Albania. However, the emigration trend has also had negative effects on the country, including a brain drain of skilled professionals and a demographic shift towards an aging population.
Overall, Albanian emigration after 2009 has been a significant phenomenon with far-reaching consequences for both the emigrants and their home country.