According to the latest data published by INSTAT for March 2025, the average gross salary in Albania reaches 82,210 lek per month. However, this average conceals a deep regional inequality that is growing at a worrying pace. In the capital,...
In every development strategy, Albanian governments have identified informal employment as one of the main challenges to a healthy and fair economy. However, despite drafted plans, international recommendations, and occasional interventions, the level of informality remains high and persistent, especially...
Informality in Albania refers to the part of the economy that operates outside formal regulations, taxes, and labor laws. This includes unregistered businesses, undeclared income, and informal employment. The informal sector has become significant in Albania, contributing to tax evasion, unfair...
The estimated size of the informal sector in Albania is well above the EU average and at the upper end of the Western Balkan countries (WB6) in terms of employment, as seen in the table below. Western Balkans: Informality, 2019 (% of...
Focusing on the need for effective governance to directly support the business climate and inclusive governance approach is the ultimate aim of the research material "Who has the duty to fight informality and how are they fighting it?" (alb.) The...
