Introduction
This analysis draws on data published by Eurostat and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). All values are updated in real-time, typically on the 18th–20th of each month when data providers publish final figures. We will examine:
- Annual inflation (how prices have changed compared to the same month in the previous year)
- Monthly inflation (price changes compared to the previous month)
- Price level changes relative to 2015 (which provides a better understanding of changes over time)
As inflation represents a long-term structural trend, the annual rate provides the most meaningful indicator of price dynamics.
Overall Inflation
- In December 2025, Albania's annual inflation rate amounted to 2.2%, and the monthly rate was 0.6%.
- For comparison, the annual inflation rate was 2.3% in the European Union and 1.9% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, consumer prices in Albania have risen by 34.4%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.
Food
- In December 2025, Albania's annual food inflation rate was 2.1%, and the monthly rate was 1%.
- For comparison, the annual food inflation rate was 2.8% in the European Union and 2.5% in the euro area.
- Food prices in Albania have changed by 64.8% in total since 2015.
Alcohol and Tobacco
- In December 2025, Albania recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 2.5%, and the monthly rate was 0.8%.
- For comparison, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 2.7% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in Albania have increased by 26.0%.
Clothing
- In December 2025, Albania's annual clothing inflation rate stood at 0.9%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual clothing inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.3% in the euro area.
- Clothing prices in Albania have changed by 12.5% since 2015.
Housing and Utilities
- In December 2025, Albania's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 1.4%, and the monthly rate was 0.5%.
- Across the European Union, the annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2%, compared with 1.2% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in Albania have changed by 16.9% in total.
Household Equipment
- In December 2025, Albania's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to 2.3%, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.2% in the euro area.
- Household equipment prices in Albania have changed by 18.8% since 2015.
Healthcare
- In December 2025, Albania's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at 1.1%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.9% in the European Union and 2.3% in the euro area.
- Healthcare prices in Albania have changed by 8.0% since 2015.
Transport
- In December 2025, Albania's annual transport inflation rate was -0.8%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.2% in the European Union and 1.4% in the euro area.
- Transport prices in Albania have changed by 13.0% since 2015.
Communications
- In December 2025, Albania recorded an annual communications inflation rate of 0.8%, and the monthly rate was -0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was -0.1% in the European Union and -0.9% in the euro area.
- Communications prices in Albania have changed by 8.3% since 2015.
Recreation and Culture
- In December 2025, Albania's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 7.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.5% in the European Union and 1.2% in the euro area.
- Recreation and culture prices in Albania have changed by 37.5% since 2015.
Education
- In December 2025, Albania's annual education inflation rate was 2.2%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual education inflation rate was 4.4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Education prices in Albania have changed by 13.7% since 2015.
Restaurants and Hotels
- In December 2025, Albania's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 2.2%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Restaurants and hotels prices in Albania have changed by 21.5% since 2015.
Energy
- In December 2025, Albania recorded an annual energy inflation rate of -1.1%, and the monthly rate was N/A%.
- For comparison, the annual energy inflation rate was -1.1% in the European Union and -1.9% in the euro area.
- Energy prices in Albania have changed by 10.4% since 2015.
Services
- In December 2025, Albania's annual services inflation rate amounted to 3.3%, and the monthly rate was 0.3%.
- For comparison, the annual services inflation rate was 3.7% in the European Union and 3.4% in the euro area.
- Services prices in Albania have changed by 24.8% since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
In December 2025, annual inflation in Albania was 2.2%, representing a change of +0.1 percentage points compared to the previous period.
The current price index (2015=100) shows 134.4 for Albania as of December 2025. This means prices have risen significantly since the 2015 baseline year.
Month-over-month price changes in December 2025 were 0.6% in Albania.
Inflation in Other Countries
Compare Albania's inflation results with other European countries to explore broader regional trends.
Methodology and Data Sources
This analysis utilizes real-time data from Eurostat, processed and visualized through Monitly's analytics platform. All charts and statistics are updated automatically to reflect the latest available information.