Albania's Ministry of Finance has published the government’s Macroeconomic and Fiscal Framework for 2027–2029, approved by the Council of Ministers, setting the medium-term macroeconomic scenario and fiscal policy objectives that will guide upcoming draft budgets. The framework sets out expectations for state budget revenues and expenditures and projects economic growth of around 3.9% in 2025, 4.0% in 2026 and an average of 3.9% over 2027–2029. Fiscal consolidation remains the stated priority, with the overall fiscal deficit targeted to fall to 1.6% of GDP in 2027, 1.3% in 2028 and 0.9% in 2029, while the primary balance is projected to remain positive throughout and reach 1.4% of GDP in 2029. Annual implementation is expected to reduce gross public debt to around 50.2% of GDP by 2029 from a projected 54.1% in 2025.
Ministry of Finance (Albania) 2026-01-22
Albania's Ministry of Finance publishes 2027–2029 Macroeconomic and Fiscal Framework targeting a 0.9% of GDP deficit and 50.2% debt ratio by 2029
Albania's Ministry of Finance has released the Macroeconomic and Fiscal Framework for 2027–2029, outlining medium-term economic growth projections and fiscal policy objectives, including a reduction in the fiscal deficit to 0.9% of GDP by 2029 and gross public debt to 50.2% of GDP.