Albania economy grows 3.61% in Q2 2026

Albania's economy grew by 3.61% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in the previous year, according to data released by INSTAT. This growth was primarily driven by public administration, education, healthcare, trade, and services.

The largest contribution to GDP growth came from the group comprising public administration, education, and healthcare, which added 1.38 percentage points. Other contributors included trade, transport, accommodation, and food services at 0.98 percentage points, real estate activities at 0.36 percentage points, and construction at 0.15 percentage points.

In contrast, the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector saw a decline, contributing negatively to economic growth by 0.38 percentage points. Specifically, the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector fell by 2.29%. Other sectors experiencing declines included professional and administrative services, which dropped by 2.17%, and the arts, entertainment, and other service activities, which contracted by 2.08%.