Albania: Retail sales Y-on-Y
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The most recent value is 8.86 percent as of June 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 8.18 percent. Historically, the average for Albania from January 2006 to June 2026 is 6.53 percent. The minimum of -27.47 percent was recorded in April 2020, while the maximum of 44.85 percent was reached in April 2006.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: The retail sales Y-on-Y is an aggregated measure of the sales of retail goods over a stated period. Because retail sales are a measure of consumer demand for finished goods, they are a leading macroeconomic indicator of the pulse of an economy and its projected path toward expansion or contraction. Retail sales Y-on-Y is calculated as the percent change in the Retail sales index from the same month the previous year. The Retail sales Y-on-Y measures only volume changes, i.e. price level changes are excluded.
- Source: Albanian Institute of Statistics (INSTAT)
| Recent values | Albania: Retail sales Y-on-Y |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 8.86 |
| 2026 May | 8.18 |
| 2026 Apr | 8.17 |
| 2026 Mar | 5.85 |
| 2026 Feb | 6.69 |
| 2026 Jan | 6.44 |
| 2025 Dec | 4.87 |
| 2025 Nov | 6.62 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | -4.90 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales | 133.90 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 8.86 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | 10.78 | 2/2025 | points |
| Consumer confidence | -9.60 | 8/2026 | points |