Inflation Rate Trends and Forecast for Albania from 1990 to 2029

Albania experienced dramatic inflation spikes during the early 1990s, peaking at 226.0% in 1992, reflecting the economic instability of transitioning from a centralized economy to a market-oriented system. This period was marked by hyperinflation due to structural adjustments and the collapse of state-owned enterprises. By 1995, inflation stabilized at 7.8%, signaling progress in reforms.

The late 1990s saw renewed challenges, including a 33.2% inflation rate in 1997 following political and financial turmoil linked to pyramid schemes. However, by 1999, inflation nearly vanished at 0.4%, aided by international aid and policy stabilization. More recently, the inflation rate remained steady at around 1-3% through the 2010s. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic disruptions raised inflation to 6.7% in 2022, though projections suggest stabilization at 3% from 2025 onwards as economic conditions normalize.