TIRANA, February 26 – Bank savings climbed to around 1.5 trillion Lek at the end of January 2026, setting a new historic high.

The Bank of Albania reports that growth came mainly from higher deposits in the national currency.

Deposits in Lek held by individuals, businesses and other institutions reached 737 billion Lek in January. They increased by 26 billion Lek, or 4 percent, compared to December 2025. Over the past year, Lek deposits grew by 85 billion Lek, or 13.1 percent.

In contrast, foreign currency deposits fell slightly during the month. They declined by about 37 million euro, or 0.4 percent, and stood at 8.7 billion euro. However, on an annual basis, euro deposits rose by 629 million euro, or 7.7 percent.

The figures show steady expansion of savings, driven primarily by stronger growth in Lek deposits.

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