The annual inflation rate in Albania fell to 2.9% in September 2026, the lowest since April, compared to 3.2% in August. The slowdown mainly reflected a sharp easing in housing and utilities (2.7% vs 3.7%). Prices also eased for furnishings and household equipment (2.3% vs 2.8%) and restaurants and hotels (2.1% vs 2.3%), while inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages was unchanged at 2.8%. On the other hand, inflation accelerated for transport (12.4% vs 12%), recreation and culture (5.9% vs 5.4%) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.5% vs 2.4%). Deflation deepened for communications (-1.1% vs -1%), while clothing and footwear prices fell at a slower pace (-3.1% vs -3.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.4%, after a 0.1% gain in August. source: Instituti i Statistikave (INSTAT)

Inflation Rate in Albania decreased to 2.90 percent in September from 3.20 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Albania averaged 9.02 percent from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 236.58 percent in December of 1992 and a record low of -2.12 percent in March of 2000. This page provides - Albania Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Albania Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Albania decreased to 2.90 percent in September from 3.20 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Albania is expected to be 3.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Albania Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 3.00 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-08 11:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 3.2% 3.4% 3.4%
2026-10-08 10:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 2.9% 3.2% 3.2%
2026-11-09 11:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 2.9%

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Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Food Inflation 2.80 2.80 percent Sep 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 103.40 103.10 points Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 104.59 104.60 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 112.92 112.70 points Sep 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 103.27 102.84 points Sep 2026
Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY 2.70 3.00 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.90 3.20 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.40 0.10 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 129.90 129.70 points Jun 2026
PPI YoY 0.20 0.10 percent Jun 2026


Albania Inflation Rate
In Albania, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (35 percent of total weight). Housing and Utilities account for 19 percent; Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance for 7 percent; Transport for 6 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 6 percent and Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco for 5 percent. Clothing and Footwear; Health; Education; Recreation and Culture; Communication and Restaurants and Hotels account for the remaining 22 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.90 3.20 236.58 -2.12 1990 - 2026 percent Monthly
2025=100, NSA

News Stream
Albania Inflation Rate at 5-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Albania fell to 2.9% in September 2026, the lowest since April, compared to 3.2% in August. The slowdown mainly reflected a sharp easing in housing and utilities (2.7% vs 3.7%). Prices also eased for furnishings and household equipment (2.3% vs 2.8%) and restaurants and hotels (2.1% vs 2.3%), while inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages was unchanged at 2.8%. On the other hand, inflation accelerated for transport (12.4% vs 12%), recreation and culture (5.9% vs 5.4%) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.5% vs 2.4%). Deflation deepened for communications (-1.1% vs -1%), while clothing and footwear prices fell at a slower pace (-3.1% vs -3.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.4%, after a 0.1% gain in August.
2026-10-08
Albania Inflation Eases in August
The annual inflation rate in Albania fell to 3.2% in August 2026 from 3.4% in the previous month. Prices eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.8% vs 3.5% in July), housing & utilities (3.7% vs 4.1%), furnishings & household equipment (2.8% vs 3.3%), miscellaneous goods & services (2.8% vs 3.1%), alcoholic beverages & tobacco (2.4% vs 3%), health (1.8% vs 1.9%), recreation & culture (5.4% vs 6%), and restaurants & hotels (2.3% vs 2.7%). Also, cost fell further for clothing & footwear (-3.2% vs -1.8%) and communications (-1% vs -0.9%). On the other hand, prices accelerated for transport (12% vs 8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.1%, after a 0.2% gain in July.
2026-09-08
Albania Inflation Accelerates Further in July
Albania’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 3.4% in July 2026 from 3.2% in June, remaining at its highest level since January 2024. The increase was mainly driven by a sharp acceleration in transport inflation (8% vs 3.2%), alongside higher inflation for food (3.5% vs 3%), furnishings (3.3% vs 2.7%) and health (1.9% vs 1.7%). Inflation for education services stood at 2.3%. Meanwhile, inflation eased for housing and utilities (4.1% vs 4.7%), recreation and culture (6% vs 6.1%), restaurants and hotels (2.7% vs 3.3%) and insurance and financial services (4.5% vs 5.1%). Deflation deepened for clothing and footwear (-1.8% vs -0.9%), while prices for information and communication fell 0.9%, reversing a 0.6% increase. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2%, rebounding from a 0.1% decline in June.
2026-08-10