Albania 2026 with opportunities and challenges for investors

Albania continues to offer high investment potential in 2026, particularly in the context of the European integration process and the support of international funds. According to data from the Bank of Albania, the IMF, and the World Bank, the economy is expected to grow by around 3.6%, driven mainly by domestic consumption, construction, and foreign direct investment, which reached a record level of €1.71 billion in the years 2024–2025.

Sectors with high investment potential include infrastructure and logistics, tourism and hospitality, renewable energy, technology and digitalization, real estate, as well as agriculture and agribusiness. However, these opportunities are accompanied by significant challenges, including corruption, informality, administrative delays, property ownership issues, and climate impacts.

Feasibility of key sectors

Tourism and hospitality – High feasibility
Based on the growth in visitor numbers, resorts and premium developments offer stable returns, with manageable risks for well-structured investors.

Renewable energy – High feasibility
Based on solar, wind, and hybrid projects, supported by the EU and the EBRD, with stable returns and low financial risk.

Infrastructure and logistics – High to medium feasibility
Based on good opportunities for long-term investments, especially in public projects and PPPs, while risks related to corruption and delays slightly reduce attractiveness for private investors.

Technology and digitalization – High, selective feasibility
Based on startups, digital services, and fintech offering high returns, but dependent on talent availability and cyber-risk management.

Real estate – Medium feasibility
Based on high short-term returns, but with risks stemming from market overheating and informality; luxury and tourism-related projects require thorough due diligence.

Agriculture and agro-processing – Medium to low feasibility
Based on integrated models such as organic farms, value-added agro-processing, agritourism, and niche exports, which increase feasibility by leveraging IPARD III and DART programs.

Other service sectors – Medium to high feasibility
Based on private healthcare, financial services, waste management, production/manufacturing, and modern retail, which offer stable returns and economic diversification.

Risks for investors

The sector faces climate challenges (droughts, floods), institutional challenges (delays and corruption in funds such as IPARD III), demographic challenges (rural emigration), and unfair competition from imports and informal farms. Careful management of these risks is key to achieving sustainable returns and transforming the sector toward modern, export-oriented models.

For investors

Public investments are expected to reach 6.5% of GDP, including strategic projects supported by EU funds and institutions such as the EIB and EBRD. The Law on Strategic Investments has been extended until the end of 2026, offering fiscal incentives, but it requires attention to risk management and transparency.

Interested investors may contact for further information: altax@altax.al