sektorët

Sektorët is the Albanian term for “the sectors,” used as a general label to describe divisions of activity, responsibility, or geographic area within a system. The word functions as a neutral, descriptive category rather than a fixed entity and appears in various contexts, including economics, government, and organizational planning.

In economic analysis, sektorët are used to categorize a country’s activities to better understand output, employment, and growth. The most common division is into primary (resource extraction), secondary (manufacturing and construction), and tertiary (services) sectors. Some frameworks also include a quaternary sector focused on knowledge-based activities such as information technology and research. The precise boundaries and terminology can vary by country or statistical agency, but the sectoral approach remains a standard tool for economic accounting.

Data on sektorët are typically published by national statistical offices and are integral to calculating indicators such as GDP by sector, sectoral employment shares, and productivity measures. In Albania, for example, institutions like INSTAT provide sectoral breakdowns used by policymakers, researchers, and businesses to assess economic structure and track changes over time.

Beyond economics, the concept of sektorët appears in public administration and planning, where activities or resources are organized into distinct sectors or departmental units to improve coordination and accountability. The term thus serves as a versatile framework for organizing complex systems into manageable components.

See also: Economy, National accounts, Sectoral analysis.