How did income change? 1 in 4 employees was paid the minimum wage in the...
The level of wages in Albania continues to show significant differences between categories of employees, while the distribution of wages is gradually......
Working abroad brings in 426 million euros/ Together with remittances,...
The income that the Albanian economy benefits from the work of citizens abroad has continued to grow at a strong pace even during 2026. According to data......
Young people in the labor market/ 7 thousand fewer employees compared to...
Young people in Albania are facing a job market that has changed significantly over the past year. According to data, in the second quarter of 2026, there......
Record remittances, 621 million euros in 6 months/ In the second quarter...
Emigrant remittances to Albania have set another record, increasing significantly during the first half of 2026. According to data from the "Bank of......
Record remittances, 621 million euros in 6 months/ In the second quarter alone, emigrants brought 347.1 million euros
Emigrant remittances to Albania have set another record, increasing significantly during the first half of 2026. According to data from the "Bank of......
Tourism brings in 2.38 billion euros in 6 months/ Net balance in the first half of the year reached 956 million euros
Tourism has brought more revenue to the Albanian economy during the first half of 2026. Bank of Albania data shows that foreigners spent around 2.38 billion......
The average salary reaches 92 thousand lekë/ Which professions are paying the most?
The average gross monthly salary in Albania continues its upward trend. According to INSTAT data, during the second quarter of 2026, the average gross......
Papunësia zbret në 8.3%/ Shërbimet shtojnë vende pune, ndërsa bujqësia dhe industria tkurren
Tregu shqiptar i punës ka shfaqur lëvizje të ndryshme gjatë tremujorit të dytë të vitit 2026. Të dhënat e INSTAT tregojnë se pjesëmarrja në forcat e punës......
Public or private "afterschool"? Zero cost for the parent, but the schedule remains the main challenge
The “After School” program will be extended during the 2026-2027 school year to 408 public schools across the country, creating a broad public alternative......
Bad loans, new minimum/ Drop to 3.69% in July, the lowest level in over 18 years
Non-performing loans in the Albanian banking system have fallen to another low. According to data from the Bank of Albania, at the end of July 2026 they......
Not a single hectare moved?! INSTAT reports the same forest area as in 2024
Albania had about 1.15 million hectares of forests in 2025, an area that has not changed compared to the previous year. The latest INSTAT data show that......
How did income change? 1 in 4 employees was paid the minimum wage in the second quarter
The level of wages in Albania continues to show significant differences between categories of employees, while the distribution of wages is gradually......
Working abroad brings in 426 million euros/ Together with remittances, the inflows exceed 1 billion euros in six months
The income that the Albanian economy benefits from the work of citizens abroad has continued to grow at a strong pace even during 2026. According to data......
Young people in the labor market/ 7 thousand fewer employees compared to last year
Young people in Albania are facing a job market that has changed significantly over the past year. According to data, in the second quarter of 2026, there......
Record remittances, 621 million euros in 6 months/ In the second quarter alone, emigrants brought 347.1 million euros
Emigrant remittances to Albania have set another record, increasing significantly during the first half of 2026. According to data from the "Bank of......
What weight does Albania have on the global map? We are ranked 143rd, five countries hold about 40% of the world's land
On a world map, the differences between countries are much greater than they might seem at first glance. Just five countries control about 40% of the global......
How many campsites does Albania have? We are the cheapest destination in Europe. Croatia, the most expensive
For tourists who prefer to travel by camper, caravan or sleep in a tent, Albania turns out to be the most economical destination in Europe. An analysis......
One in two foreigners stays in Albania for work/ From 7 thousand to 17 thousand in five years, employment dominates residence permits
Albania is gradually becoming an increasingly attractive job market for foreigners, as the number of those choosing to stay in the country for employment......
Culture under the "magnifying glass" of prices/ Books became more expensive. Musical instruments suffered a decline
The level and structure of prices of goods and services are among the main factors affecting household spending. In this context, the Harmonized Index of......
How productive is the Albanian economy? Albanians work long hours, but produce only 995 lek per hour
The Albanian economy generated an average of around 995 lek for each hour worked during 2024, according to a calculation based on official INSTAT data on......
How much does it cost to furnish and maintain a home? From the sofa to the garden. An Albanian family spends about 76 thousand lek per year
In recent years, the home is no longer seen as just a basic need, but as a space where continuous investment is made. In the past, many Albanian homes were......
How much does the New Year's table cost for Albanian families? A festive dinner requires almost a quarter of our monthly income to cover the expenses
The end of the year is a period of special importance for Albanian families, traditionally associated with celebrations and family gatherings. One of the......
How much does a first-day-of-school bag cost? The invoice records a cost of 6,000-15,000 lekë
September is the month of back to school, a period that marks the start of the new school year for 9-year-old and high school students. In addition to the......