Working in the state is becoming increasingly popular, and it seems that beyond the "comfort" that was once commonly cited as a reason in everyday conversations, better financial treatment seems to be playing a role. Officially, the Institute of Statistics reported in March that the state pays 30 percent more than the private sector, deepening the gap in the past year.
The 2025 Annual Report of the Department of Public Administration (DPA) shows a significant increase in interest in employment in the civil service, while in parallel there has been a decrease in resignations and departures from the system.
The average number of applicants for each job position reached 20 in 2025, up from 17.55 the year before. For the civil service admission procedure, this average increased to 23.4 applicants per job position, up from 20.3 in 2024, signaling increased competition for entry into the administration.
At the same time, resignations shrank by 19.3%, falling from 140 cases in 2024 to 113 in 2025. The total number of dismissals from the civil service also marked a significant decrease of 32.8%, from 396 to 266 cases.
The DPA attributes this dynamic to the consolidation of the recruitment process and increased transparency. The report notes that processes have been improved through “the implementation of measures to simplify the process and increase transparency, through the online recruitment portal for applicants,” as well as through the publication of orientation materials and participation in job fairs.
In parallel with this trend, the year 2025 was also accompanied by the implementation of the public administration salary reform, including the salary increase that came into effect on July 1 for the entire administration. This reform has reconfigured the position of the public sector in the labor market, making it more competitive for professionals.
In an economy where the private sector continues to face labor shortages and high emigration, the public administration is increasingly emerging as one of the most preferred employers in the country./Monitor.al/
