A typical day at the foreign exchange offices in downtown Tirana on 28 October 2025 reveals more than any statistical report. While the official euro exchange rate stands at around 96.8 lek, several currency exchange offices in the physical market...
The Albanian government is preparing a new fiscal package set to take effect on January 1, 2026, introducing significant changes to several key laws of the country’s tax and financial system.According to proposals from the Ministry of Finance released to...
During the period 2021–2025, tourism in Albania has moved from a post-pandemic recovery phase to a consolidation phase with clear growth trends. Data on overnight stays (the number of nights spent by visitors in accommodation facilities) show not only a...
Even in 2024, one-third of Albanians continue to face severe deprivation, unable to meet basic needs for food, energy, education, and healthcare—a stark reminder that economic growth does not automatically translate into well-being for all. Despite a 23.2% increase in average...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its October 2025 report, forecasts steady growth for Albania, albeit at moderate rates. According to the data, real GDP is expected to grow from 4.0% in 2023 and 2024, to 3.4% in 2025, positioning...
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...
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...
