The Bank of Albania kpet its benchmark rate unchanged at 2.5% at its October 2026 meeting, as policymakers stated that the current monetary stance remains appropriate to support inflation's return to target. Inflation averaged 3.3% in July-August, driven by higher fuel and unprocessed food prices, as global commodity costs rose amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, core and domestic inflation eased, although tight labor market conditions and rapid wage growth continued to pose upside risks over the medium-term. Economic activity remained solid, expanding 3.6% year-on-year in Q2, supported by consumption and investment. The central bank expects inflation to rise moderately over the next two quarters before gradually returning toward target over the medium term. Future policy decisions will depend on incoming inflation data, fiscal policy and exchange-rate developments. source: Bank of Albania

The benchmark interest rate in Albania was last recorded at 2.50 percent. Interest Rate in Albania averaged 3.70 percent from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 8.50 percent in April of 2002 and a record low of 0.50 percent in March of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Albania Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Albania Interest Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

The benchmark interest rate in Albania was last recorded at 2.50 percent. Interest Rate in Albania is expected to be 2.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Albania Interest Rate is projected to trend around 2.00 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-01 02:25 PM Interest Rate Decision 2.5% 2.5% 2.75%
2026-08-05 02:40 PM Interest Rate Decision 2.5% 2.5% 2.75%
2026-10-07 02:30 PM Interest Rate Decision 2.5% 2.5% 2.5%
2026-11-04 03:00 PM Interest Rate Decision 2.5%
2026-12-16 03:00 PM Interest Rate Decision


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Banks Balance Sheet 2474602.26 2448087.86 ALL Million Aug 2026
Central Bank Balance Sheet 925699.00 914678.00 ALL Million Sep 2026
Deposit Interest Rate 1.50 1.50 percent Oct 2026
Interest Rate 2.50 2.50 percent Oct 2026
Lending Rate 3.50 3.50 percent Oct 2026
Loans to Private Sector 544294.46 541342.25 ALL Million Aug 2026
Money Supply M0 743347.67 732095.39 ALL Million Aug 2026
Money Supply M1 1076256.39 1058649.71 ALL Million Aug 2026
Money Supply M2 1323617.56 1304512.85 ALL Million Aug 2026
Money Supply M3 2112354.64 2085759.20 ALL Million Aug 2026


Albania Interest Rate
In Albania, interest rate decisions are taken by the Bank of Albania. The official interest rate is the 1-week repo rate.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.50 2.50 8.50 0.50 2001 - 2026 percent Daily

News Stream
Albania Leaves Key Rate Unchanged
The Bank of Albania kpet its benchmark rate unchanged at 2.5% at its October 2026 meeting, as policymakers stated that the current monetary stance remains appropriate to support inflation's return to target. Inflation averaged 3.3% in July-August, driven by higher fuel and unprocessed food prices, as global commodity costs rose amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, core and domestic inflation eased, although tight labor market conditions and rapid wage growth continued to pose upside risks over the medium-term. Economic activity remained solid, expanding 3.6% year-on-year in Q2, supported by consumption and investment. The central bank expects inflation to rise moderately over the next two quarters before gradually returning toward target over the medium term. Future policy decisions will depend on incoming inflation data, fiscal policy and exchange-rate developments.
2026-10-07
Albania Keeps Key Rate Steady at 2.5%
The Bank of Albania left its key policy rate unchanged at 2.5% at its August meeting, saying the current monetary stance remains appropriate to support inflation's return to target. The overnight deposit and lending rates were also kept at 1.5% and 3.5%, respectively. Consumer inflation averaged 3% in the second quarter, accelerating from the previous quarter and in line with the central bank's expectations, driven by higher transportation and unprocessed food prices. Economic growth continued to be supported by household consumption and business investment, while fiscal policy remained on a consolidating path. Inflation is expected to stay slightly above target in the near term before gradually easing to target. However, uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict remains a risk, potentially pushing inflation higher and weighing on economic growth. Future policy decisions will remain focused on preserving price stability.
2026-08-05
Albania Holds Policy Rate
The Bank of Albania kept its key policy rate unchanged at 2.5% at its June 2026 meeting, maintaining that the current stance supports inflation's return to target. The overnight deposit and overnight lending rates also remained unchanged at 1.5% and 3.5%, respectively. Headline inflation averaged 2.9% in April-May, mainly driven by higher fuel prices, with supply-side pressures also affecting unprocessed food and services. Meanwhile, the economy expanded 3.7% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, supported by services and construction, with indicators pointing to continued growth in the first half of the year. The Bank expects inflation to rise further in the near term due to supply shocks before gradually easing over the medium term, while economic growth is projected to remain solid. Future policy decisions will remain focused on preserving price stability and containing persistent inflationary pressures.
2026-07-01