The Albanian economy in the first quarter of 2026 continues to display a polarized and fragile growth pattern, typical of a transition economy that relies on a few strong yet vulnerable pillars, while traditional productive sectors are losing ground. INSTAT...
Business Registry data according to the standards of European Business Statistics show that the Albanian economy has continued the process of expanding its entrepreneurial base during the period 2021–2025. The number of active legal entities has grown at a...
The Albanian economy continues to maintain acceptable macroeconomic stability during the first months of 2026, but is clearly showing signs of slowdown and lack of deep structural transformation. According to the analysis of independent economic minds, annual growth is expected...
A new dynamic model estimates annual economic and social losses of up to €1.1 billion ALTAX has published its latest research report titled “Cost of Corruption in Albania 2025 – A New Dynamic Model for Measuring Fiscal, Economic and Social...
The latest data for the fourth quarter of 2025 from INSTAT[1] confirm a trend that is consolidating as a defining feature of the Albanian economy: growth that appears solid on the surface, but which in composition carries a...
At the beginning of 2026, Albania enters a critical phase of economic development, where the growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to reach around 3.6% according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a growth driven mainly by tourism,...
During the decade 2014–2025, the Albanian economy has experienced a fluctuating growth trajectory, starting from a slow recovery after the global financial crisis, a rapid acceleration until 2018, a drastic decline in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a...
In a period when the world is facing geopolitical tensions, rising trade barriers, and rapid technological transformations, a new analytical study emerges as a call for reflection and action for Albania and Kosovo. Both countries, though small in size,...
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...
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...
