According to INSTAT, the number of resident visitors rose 6.3%, while number of non-resident visitors surged 21.2% in December 2024.

According to INSTAT, the number of overnight stays rose 37.9% on the year.

Data show that the number of overnight stays of resident visitors has increased 17.9%, whereas number of overnight stays of non-resident visitors has edged up 25.9 during the reviewed period.

INSTAT data show that the number of overnight stays of visitors who have been accommodated in the central region has increased by 53.8%.

The overnight stays in the non-coastal areas rose 67.7% year-on-year.

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Out of these, 654,342 were foreign nationals, representing a 6.1% rise from the previous year. The majority – 97% – of foreign arrivals came from Europe, with Southern Europe accounting for 84% of these visitors, followed by Western Europe at 7%.

INSTAT said in its latest report on Friday that 1.251.392 Albanian and foreign citizens departed from the territory of Albania, recording an 8.6% increase on the year.

Most foreigners entering Albania (97%) came for personal reasons, such as holidays or family visits. This figure increased by 5.4% compared to December 2023.

Business and professional visits also saw a notable jump, rising by 73.3% during the same period.

The purpose of arrivals of foreign citizens in the Albanian territory, in 97 % of cases, is for personal purposes, dominated by arrivals for Holidays, visit to relatives, etc. In December 2024, this indicator has marked an increase by 5.4 %, compared to December 2023. The arrival of foreign citizens for business and professional purposes also increased significantly in December, by 73.3%.

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