Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania’s economy grew 3.75% in the third quarter of 2025. This growth exceeded forecasts and outpaced the regional average.

In the podcast “Flasim,” Rama highlighted key economic developments from the past week. He said the 3.75% growth confirms positive economic performance. He added it reflects balanced expansion in consumption, services, construction, and investment.

Rama criticized media and political pressure that overshadowed good news, even during the holiday week.

He emphasized that tourism drove economic growth in the third quarter. Travel service revenues reached nearly €2.3 billion, raising the services trade surplus to about €1.9 billion. This represents a 27% annual increase. Rama noted that strong services directly contributed to GDP growth and improved the balance of payments.

Investor confidence remained strong. Foreign direct investment reached around €450 million, up 10% year-on-year. Investments focused on strategic sectors: tourism, real estate, finance, and energy.

Rama also highlighted labor market improvements. The unemployment rate stayed at 8.1%. Employment rose to 69.6%, and labor force participation reached 76.5%. Meanwhile, the average gross salary increased from €776 to €830. He said this growth reflects higher income from work and better household economic conditions.

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