In 2024, the Bank of Albania carried out one of its largest interventions in history, purchasing €930 million[1], and €800 million for 9-months in 2026, in foreign currency in an effort to curb the excessive strengthening of the...
At a time when the debate over the efficiency of fiscal policies is more alive than ever, Albania stands as a typical case of an economy that has surpassed the minimal fiscal threshold for development, yet still struggles to build...
The Albanian judicial system today finds itself in a structural and functional crisis that extends beyond the well-known administrative delays. For many citizens, justice has become a denied concept, as civil and criminal cases drag on for years, decisions are...
On the surface, Albania appears to be experiencing economic improvement. Wages have risen significantly, and official statistics report increases in nominal incomes. However, a closer analysis of the 2023–2025 period reveals a more complex reality. Growth on paper does not...
According to the latest INSTAT data, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the period January–September 2025 recorded a year-on-year increase of around 2.3–2.4% compared to the same period in 2024. This indicates a moderate but steady inflation trend, with a...
The ALTAX study on household spending and purchasing power in Albania (2023–2025) provides a detailed overview of how inflation and price changes have affected consumption structure and the affordability of living for Household Economic Units (HEUs). In a period...
A Year of “careful balance” [1] Data from the Household Economic Units Budget Survey (ABNJEF 2024) portray a picture of the Albanian household economy navigating between improved purchasing power and persistent structural constraints.The 1.5% increase in consumption spending, although...
The analysis for the period 2023–2025, based on INSTAT data and studied by ALTAX’s simulated economic development scenarios, provides a clear picture of the internal tensions shaping Albanian household economics. At first glance, incomes and expenditures appear in a...
Albania is a small and open economy, highly sensitive to fluctuations in global prices, especially in the food, energy, and industrial goods sectors. Although the country benefits from a favorable geographic position, a suitable climate for agriculture and agro-processing industries,...
During the first 9 months of 2025, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) displayed a volatile dynamic while maintaining a level above the historical average, a clear sign of relative stability. The early months of the year recorded slight declines...
