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...
The youth labor market in Albania presents a two-faced picture. On the one hand, the economy is producing more formal jobs than a decade ago, while sectors such as tourism, technology, construction, digital services, and logistics have expanded demand for...
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the average gross monthly salary per employee reached 86,984 lekë, marking an increase of 4.3% compared to the same quarter of 2024 and an increase of 4.4% compared to the third quarter of...
Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) have been a driving force for the economic development of Albania and Kosovo over the past two decades, reflecting shared challenges of the post-communist transition, such as the lack of domestic savings and the need for...
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%,...
Analysis based on three methods of calculating GDP: Production, Expenditure, and Income. From the data processed and published by INSTAT for the 2024 gross domestic product (semi-final), it appears that the economy needs to refocus priorities as we are within...
A critical analysis based on the IMF Framework on Regional Economic Development and Convergence with the EU In 2024, Albania remains significantly behind the European average in terms of income per capita, particularly when measured by purchasing power parity (PPP).According...
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...
From the illusion of proximity to the real challenge of internal transformation – Albania on the verge of a decisive path 1. The long and fragmented journey of integration For more than three decades, the countries of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe...
According to ALTAX's thematic study, over the last decade, Albania has undertaken significant reforms in tax policy aimed at stimulating economic growth and supporting businesses. One of the main measures has been the reduction of the corporate profit tax, particularly...
