TIRANA, Jan 23 /ATA/ Albania continues to attract foreign visitors, with a 6.8% increase in foreign tourists in December 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, according to data published by INSTAT.
In December, 698,742 foreign nationals entered the country, while departures reached 638,680, marking a 5.5% increase compared to the previous year.
The data demonstrates that Albania is further establishing itself as a preferred tourist destination, attributed to the growth in international travel, the seasonal return of emigrants, and the country’s promotion as a year-round destination.
INSTAT reports that the movement of both Albanian and foreign nationals to and from Albania continued to see growth in December 2025.
In December 2025, a total of 1,542,889 Albanian and foreign nationals entered the territory of the Republic of Albania, marking an increase of 7.0% compared to the same month in 2024. Meanwhile, the number of departures from the country reached 1,353,137 Albanian and foreign nationals, representing an 8.1% increase compared to December of the previous year.
According to INSTAT, the number of Albanian nationals entering the country in December 2025 was recorded at 844,147, reflecting an increase of 7.1% compared to December 2024. Departures also saw an increase. In December 2025, a total of 714,457 Albanian nationals left Albania, marking a 10.6% rise compared to December 2024.
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