Albania’s economy shows resilience as key indicators improve, says Ibrahimaj

Delina Ibrahimaj, Minister of Economy and Innovation, said today that the Albanian economy remains stable and resilient to internal and external shocks. This is reflected in the improvement of key economic and financial indicators.
During a media presentation, she highlighted a decline in public debt. It fell to 53% of GDP at the end of 2025, down from 54.2% in 2024.
In addition, foreign direct investment stock increased by 10.3%. It reached about 17 billion euros. Meanwhile, investment flows in 2025 totaled 1.64 billion euros. This marked a 3.5% increase compared to the previous year.
She also noted a strong rise in foreign exchange reserves. They grew by 16.7% and now cover about 7.3 months of imports. This shows the strength and resilience of the economy.
Furthermore, foreign trade is dominated by services. Services make up 84.4% of exports, while goods account for 15.6%. Total exports reached 10 billion euros in 2025. This represents a 10.5% increase from 2024.
Tourism contributed significantly to this growth. Tourism exports reached 5.7 billion euros in 2025. This is a 14.7% increase compared to the previous year.
In conclusion, she said these indicators confirm a stable and growing economy. As a result, Albania has a strong base for future growth and for facing upcoming challenges.




