The Albanian Economy, as Presented in the Draft Budget Report for 2026, is depicted as a story of sustained success in the face of multiple crises over the past decade from the 2019 earthquake and the global pandemic to...
Albania finds itself at a delicate juncture where its monetary policy no longer wields the influence it once did. While the central bank has raised interest rates and maintained the stability of the lek, a significant portion of the economy...
The quarterly data from INSTAT indicate that the services sector in Albania continued to grow during the second quarter of 2025, with positive performance across most key activities, reflecting a revival in consumption and economic activity following challenges in previous...
In the first quarter of 2025, the Albanian economy presents a technical improvement in external balances, but behind this balance lies a more complex reality. The latest data from the Bank of Albania and based on previous analyses...
Albania holds a potentially competitive position compared to its neighbors in several areas, yet it still faces numerous challenges that must be addressed to enhance its competitiveness at the regional and international levels.Despite efforts to improve its economic and political...
Below, we compare the trend of the tax burden per resident in Albania between 2023 and 2024, based on data from the counties, structuring the analysis by the absolute and percentage change in the tax burden per resident in each...
This analysis aims to assess the ratio between tax revenues and GDP for each county in Albania, identifying opportunities to increase tax productivity and diversify revenue sources to enhance the country’s economic and financial system.To conduct a detailed comparative analysis...
Statistical data shows a significant increase in the entries and exits of individuals in Albanian territory in January 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Below, we analyze in detail the changes and their impact:1. General entries and...
As part of its ongoing series of analyses dedicated to the economy and its structuring, ALTAX presents its latest study. This political and economic paper offers a deep-dive analysis on the importance of tourism and infrastructure as drivers of Albania’s...
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...
