The number of visitors staying in accommodation facilities in Albania increased by 17% in June compared with the same month last year, while overnight stays rose by 9.8%, according to data published by Albania’s Institute of Statistics (INSTAT).
Foreign visitors recorded the strongest growth, increasing by 20.6% compared with June 2025, while domestic visitors rose by 7%. Overnight stays by foreign visitors increased by 9.2%, while those of domestic visitors grew by 11.8%.
The increase in foreign visitors was particularly noticeable in coastal areas. Their number reached 323,426, compared with 253,867 in June 2025, representing growth of approximately 27.4%.
Hotels and similar accommodation facilities hosted 401,836 foreign visitors, compared with 336,226 a year earlier.
🇽🇰 Kosovo leads the ranking
Kosovo was the largest source of foreign visitors staying in accommodation facilities in Albania, accounting for 15% of the total.
It was followed by:
- 🇮🇹 Italy – 14%
- 🇵🇱 Poland – 13%
- 🇫🇷 France – 7%
- 🇩🇪 Germany – 7%
- 🌍 Other countries – 44%
The figures once again highlight the particularly strong connection between Kosovo and Albania, with Kosovo citizens representing the largest share of foreign tourists staying in Albanian accommodation facilities during June.
