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...
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,...
In a typical morning in Tirana, a small shop sees an increase in the number of clients and new buyers. This is one of the real faces of an Albania that, in 2025, is experiencing economic growth of around 3.5%,...
The economy appears to advance with figures that draw attention. Services face dynamism, retail is growing, while construction is one of the few productive sectors carrying weight. Yet, when we delve deeper into citizens’ daily lives, the picture becomes concerning. The...
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...
