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...
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...
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...
In Albania, challenges related to transparent governance and access to information remain evident, reflecting several findings from GRECO’s Fifth Evaluation Round. The report[1] highlights that delayed access, lack of proactive transparency, and incorrect limitations in existing laws...
The second quarter of 2025 recorded a 3.51% real growth rate in Albania’s economy, reflecting a moderate recovery after the challenges of recent years.Although this growth is a positive signal, its true value for the economy, the state budget,...
The quarterly data from INSTAT indicate that the services sector in Albania continued to grow during the second quarter of 2025, with positive performance across most key activities, reflecting a revival in consumption and economic activity following challenges in previous...
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...
