Industrie
Agriculture in Albania
A large share of employment on very small holdings — the legacy of the 1991 land redistribution.
In gewone taal
This section explains how Albania earns its money — tourism, farming, energy, factories and money sent home from abroad.
Industrieën
Industrie
Energy in Albania
Electricity almost entirely from hydropower — which makes supply depend on rainfall.
Industrie
Tourism in Albania
The fastest-growing part of the economy, concentrated on the southern coast and in a short summer season.
Industrie
Banking and Finance
A euroised, foreign-owned banking sector supervised by the Bank of Albania.
Industrie
Trade and Exports
Italy is by a wide margin the largest partner; exports are led by textiles, minerals, oil and agri-food.
Industrie
Construction and Real Estate
One of the largest contributors to growth, and the sector most exposed to tourism demand.
Bedrijven
Bedrijf · Tiranë
KESH
The state generator that runs the Drin cascade and supplies most Albanian electricity.
Bedrijf · Tiranë
Air Albania
The national flag carrier, launched in 2018 with Turkish Airlines as a founding shareholder.
Bedrijf · Tiranë
Balfin Group
One of the largest private groups in the western Balkans, spanning shopping centres, retail and mining.
Bedrijf · Fier
Bankers Petroleum
The Canadian-listed operator that redeveloped Patos-Marinza, acquired by China's Geo-Jade Petroleum in 2016.
Bedrijf · Tiranë
One Albania
Albania's first mobile operator, formerly AMC and then Telekom Albania, now merged with Albtelecom.
Bedrijf · Tiranë
Kastrati Group
A fuel and logistics group that also holds an interest in Air Albania and in airport operations.
Bedrijf · Tiranë
Banka Kombëtare Tregtare
One of Albania's largest commercial banks, part of Turkey's Çalık Holding.
Bedrijf · Tiranë
OST and OSHEE
The transmission system operator and the distribution company that together move Albania's power.
Ook in de Atlas
- AlbtelecomTiranë
- Vodafone AlbaniaTiranë
- Kurum InternationalElbasan
- Antea CementDurrës