The Albanian economy closed 2025 with a real GDP growth of 3.79% compared to 2024, according to official data published by INSTAT on March 26, 2026. Quarterly growth was 3.39% in Q1, 3.51% in Q2, 3.75% in Q3 and 3.80%...
At the end of 2025, Albania entered uncharted territory for its modern history: 27,514 foreign nationals with valid residence permits, an absolute record representing an increase of 22% (+4,800 people) in just one year and a doubling compared to 2020. Applications...
In the second quarter of 2025, the Albanian economy recorded a growth of 3.5%, which the Ministry of Economy presented as a clear indicator of success. At first glance, this seems like an argument that fits well with political rhetoric, since...
According to an analytical study by ALTAX on foreign investments for the period 2023–2024, Albania has experienced a significant increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), marking a growing commitment of foreign capital in strategic sectors of the national economy. The latest...
President Donald Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China is set to have major impacts on global trade. This current situation of tariff war between the world’s largest economies is apparently a complex issue...
Analysis of the Euro Exchange Rate in Albania (2023–2025) and Influencing Factors Euro Exchange Rate Movement: A Continuous Depreciation Over the past three years, the euro has experienced a steady depreciation in the Albanian currency market: Start of 2023 → €1 = 116.09...
For Albania’s 2025 budget, the government plans to allocate 822.7 billion lek (approximately 8.2 billion euros), focusing on key areas such as health, infrastructure and education. Here is a breakdown by key institution. Ministry of Health. 80.7 billion lek (810 million...
Informality in Albania: Approaches to Overcoming It Based on Experience (in Albanian) is a study supported by ALTAX, as a policy document and with a roadmap approach through examples and presentation of experiences over three decades. This document is...
In general, the economy of Albania is often compared to other small emerging economies in Southeastern Europe and the former Soviet Union that share similar historical experiences and growth challenges. The economy of Albania can be compared to countries of...
In recent years, Serbia has emerged as one of the strongest economic performers in the Western Balkans. It is the leader in terms of projected growth, with the economy expected to expand by around 3.5% in 2025. This growth is...
