INSTAT data for Q2 2025 show a mixed picture for manufacturing and related economic activities The latest figures reveal a diverse economic dynamic, where some sectors are facing declines while others continue to grow at a solid pace, reflecting a differentiated...
Retail trade in Albania continues to show signs of stability and growth in economic activity during the second quarter of 2025. According to INSTAT data, the sales volume index reached 117.1, marking a 6.2% annual increase compared to the second...
Preliminary data from the Ministry of Finance for the period January–August 2025 show a stable performance in revenues and spending discipline, but comparisons with the same period of last year and indicator analysis highlight significant challenges requiring strategic attention. Budget revenues...
In mid-2025, the Albanian financial market is operating in an environment that continues to be favorable for borrowing, mainly due to the accommodative monetary policy of the Bank of Albania and the still low cost of deposits. These conditions have...
The Minister of Finance, in presenting Normative Act no. 6, dated 11.06.2025, emphasized that the changes in the budget came as a need for more efficient reallocation of resources, based on a five-month analysis of fiscal performance and on-the-ground...
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in June 2025 reached 119.2, reflecting an annual increase of 2.4% compared to June of the previous year. This is a slight rise from last year’s rate (2.1%) and a monthly decrease of -0.2%...
In 2024, Albanian agriculture experienced another increase in prices that adds pressure both on local producers and consumers. According to data from INSTAT, the annual price index for agricultural products reached 149.6, up from 142.8 in 2023, marking a 4.8%...
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...
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. Albania Albania is among the first countries to...
In Albania, public enterprises have become a symbol of mismanagement and continuous losses. Around 70–80% operate with negative results or minimal profit margins, while accumulated losses in key sectors such as energy, water supply, public transport, and waste management reach...
