Albania state revenues rise 11.7% to 557.6 billion lek

Albania's Ministry of Finance reported that state revenues for the period of January-August 2026 reached 557.6 billion lek, representing an 11.7% increase compared to the same period the previous year. This growth exceeded initial budget projections, achieving 100.1% of the planned amount.

Tax and customs revenues accounted for 356.5 billion lek, up 7.6% year-on-year. Specifically, tax administration revenues—including VAT, profit tax, and personal income tax—totaled 191.6 billion lek, a 10.5% increase over the 2025 eight-month period. Net VAT collection rose by 24.2% compared to the previous year.

Public spending during this period reached 496 billion lek, which represents 95.6% of the planned budget execution.