TIRANA, July 4 /ATA/ – Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Albania
reached 362 million euros in the first quarter of 2025, registering
the highest level ever recorded for the same quarterly period and
signaling a significant rise in foreign capital interest in the
country’s economy.

Blendi Gonxhja, Minister of Economy, Culture, and Innovation,
emphasized the strategic importance of this development for Albania’s
economic stability and growth.

“FDI reached a new record in Q1, 2025. With an inflow of 362 million
euros during the January -March period, the highest FDI inflow ever
registered during this period,” Gonxhja stated.

Data show that the largest investors in the first quarter came from
Türkiye, accounting for 13.8% of total FDI, followed by the
Netherlands (13.5%), Italy (12.7%), Austria (8.6%), and Germany
(7.7%).

Investment was predominantly concentrated in the country’s real estate
sector, which absorbed 28.7% of FDI, indicating sustained interest in
the construction and property market. The finance and insurance
sectors accounted for 20.7%, reflecting growing confidence in the
banking sector and financial services overall.

The extractive industry attracted 14.1% of investments, confirming its
traditional role as a key pillar for foreign capital inflows, while
manufacturing and trade each held an equal share of 8.8%.

This record-high level of investment sends a clear signal of foreign
investors’ confidence in Albania’s economic climate.

The increase in foreign capital not only aids in job creation and
infrastructure development but also strengthens Albania’s economic
integration with international markets.