In June 2025, the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) published the "Supply-Use Tables for 2023," a key document that offers a detailed overview of the economic structure of Albania. This publication is important for analyzing the dynamics of production, consumption,...
When increased participation does not equal real inclusion and economic cohesion.In the first quarter of 2025, the labor market in Albania shows a modest strengthening of employment and labor force participation indicators. The official employment rate for the population...
The historic decision of the Hague summit and its strategic implications for AlbaniaThe historic decision of the Hague Summit on June 25, 2025, which requires NATO member states to increase defense spending to 5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by...
Analysis based on three methods of calculating GDP: Production, Expenditure, and Income.From the data processed and published by INSTAT for the 2024 gross domestic product (semi-final), it appears that the economy needs to refocus priorities as we are within...
According to data from INSTAT, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2025 recorded a real growth of 3.39%, continuing the positive trend of 4.05% in 2024, but with a noticeable slowdown.This indicates that the economy still...
The economic panorama of 2024, according to data published by INSTAT on non-financial accounts by institutional sectors, reflects a reality with two views: on the one hand, we have an economy that grows in nominal terms, driven by consumption...
One of the most meaningful and least debated indicators in Albania’s macroeconomic analyses is the investment rate, the ratio between gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) and gross value added (GVA). This indicator is essential to understand whether today’s economic growth...
In 2025, the Western Balkan countries began receiving funds from the European Union’s Growth Plan, a €6 billion package aimed at accelerating the region’s integration into the EU through economic, infrastructural, and institutional reforms.AlbaniaAlbania is among the first countries to...
Summer in Albania is no longer just a season.It is a stress test for an economy that, although masked by seasonal GDP growth, exposes its deep wounds, endemic informality, territorial inequality, and a state that too often acts as a...
From a citizen and business perspective, with a focus on the reasons for the performance and the consequencesIn the first five months of 2025, public expenditures reached 265.5 billion ALL, marking a significant increase of 12.2% compared to 2024 and...
