Inflation in Albania entered a new phase of pressure during the spring and the start of the 2026 summer season.According to INSTAT data, the annual inflation rate reached 3.0% in May 2026, rising gradually from 2.6% in March.While this level...
In Tirana and the country’s major cities, the real estate market is entering a new phase, where apartment prices continue to rise while the real return from rent is gradually declining. This change is a strong economic signal, as it...
The structure of economic growth in Albania for 2026 is mainly based on domestic consumption and tourism, considering that exports remain limited and industrial production is relatively low. Domestic consumption benefits from wage growth and remittances from emigrants, while tourism...
According to the latest INSTAT data, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the period January–September 2025 recorded a year-on-year increase of around 2.3–2.4% compared to the same period in 2024. This indicates a moderate but steady inflation trend, with a...
