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www.instat.gov.al Preface and Acknowledgements

The Institute of Statistics of Albania (INSTAT) in cooperation with the drafted for the first time a special publication of the main indicators on tourism in Albania. Referring to the period from 2013-2017, statistics regarding foreign and domestic tourists in Albania aim to monitor the characteristics and developments of tourism in our country.

In the new communication strategy, INSTAT has been oriented to meet the needs of users by targeting different user groups.

The material reflects some of the basic requirements and needs of some user groups for data on foreign and domestic tourists and their impact on the Albanian economy.

This dedicated publication presents figures on economic reality in the country and answers to growing demands for statistical information of decision-makers, researchers and academics in Albania. The preparation of this material is enabled thanks to the cooperation and administrative data provided by the Bank of Albania, ministries and other institutions.

Tourism statistics are under the focus of INSTAT, where work has begun for the construction of Tourism Satellite Accounts.

Cooperation with other institutions and policy makers increases the responsibility of INSTAT for compiling specific publications and statistical information that would serve to better understand the economic reality in order to face the challenges of the future.

INSTAT will always provide continues partnership and fruitful cooperation, as this publication also proves.

Delina IBRAHIMAJ, PhD Director General, INSTAT Contents

General information of Abania 3 Introduction 6 1. Characteristics of foreign tourists in Albania 7 2. The main features of trip of albanian citizens (resident) abroud 13 3. How important is tourism in the economy ? 16 4. Accommodation capacities in Albania 18 5. Other tourism activities 19 6. Annex 1 20

www.instat.gov.al GENERAL INFORMATION OF ALBANIA

GENERAL INFORMATION

TOTAL AREA 28,748 km² POPULATION 2,9 milion inhabitans CAPITAL ( 0.86 milion inhabitans ) BORDER LENGTH 1094 km - GROUND LENGTH 657 km - COASTLINE LENGTH 316 km - THE RIVER LENGTH 48 km

Tirana - LENGTH 73 km

03 www.instat.gov.al WHO?

WHEN?

ALBANIA IS MORE FAVORED BY KOSOVAR TOURISTS ...

ALMOST HALF (48%) OF FOREIGN CITIZENS WHY? COME IN THE THIRD QUARTER...

4 OUT OF 10 FOREIGNERS WHO HAVE ARRIVED IN OUR COUNTRY DURING THE PERIOD 2013-2017, HAVE COME FOR A VACATION... HOW?

HOW? FOR 10 , THERE WERE ABOUT 17 ENTRIES OF FOREIGN CITIZENS ...

ABOUT 8 OUT OF 10 FOREIGN CITIZENS ENTER ALBANIA WITH LAND ...

www.instat.gov.al Only during 2017 were granted permission to build 89 thousand square meters of land for "Hotels and Similar", almost as much as they were provided for four years together, 2013-2016 (88 thousand m2).

TEL HO TEL HO

2017

2012 - 2016

14,4 BEDS PER 1000 INHABITANTS (2016) MORE THAN 17.000 ROOMS AND 41.000 BEDS WERE AVAILABLE TO TOURISTS IN 2016.

www.instat.gov.al 05 INTRODUCTION

The tourism industry occupies a key place in the economy and is an important source for the development of the country. Tourism can make a significant contribution to three dimensions of sustainable development: create jobs generate trade opportunities to recognize needs and support tourism activities create important capacity that promotes environmental conservation priorities and cultural diversity.

The production of statistics harmonized with tourism supply and demand today is considered crucial to enable decision-makers to evaluate and improve this important economic sector.

Referring to the period 2013-2017, statistics regarding foreign and domestic tourists in Albania aim to monitor the characteristics and developments of tourism in our country.

This material, prepared by INSTAT, is published for the first time, including data for the reference years 2013-2017 and will be continuous publication with annual frequency.

The material consists of five chapters. The first chapter presents the characteristics of the arrivals of foreign citizens by region, the way of travelling, the length of stay, as well as the expenses of foreign tourists in Albania.

The second chapter shows the outflow of Albanian residents abroad, expenses according to the purpose of the visit, the main destinations, etc.

The third chapter presents some macroeconomic indicators such as foreign tourists' expenditures in relation to GDP, expense of tourists abroad to total imports of goods and services, value added and the number of employees directly related to tourism activities.

The fourth chapter focuses on accommodation capacities in Albania, providing information on the number of accommodation units, the number of total rooms and the number of beds.

The five chapter focuses on other tourist activities by providing information on the number of visitors to archaeological parks, museums, and monuments.

The main findings written in the material show that the arrivals of foreign citizens for the period 2013-2017 have increased on average by 12.0 %, while the expenses of foreign tourists (non-residents) in our country have increased on average 8.5 % for the same period.

In the period 2013-2017, the departures of Albanian citizens increased by an average of 7.2 %, while the expenses of Albanian citizens (resident) abroad increased by an average of 2.2 %.

In the period 2013-2017, the number of visitors who visited the forts and monuments was 621,061, with the largest increase during the reference period, averaging 51.5 %.

www.instat.gov.al 1. Characteristics of foreign tourists in Albania

FOREIGNERS ARRIVED IN THE COUNTRY … In the period 2013-2017, the arrivals of foreign citizens coming to Albania were approximately 21 million. At this time, the arrivals of foreign citizens had the tendence to increase by an average of 12.0 % per year.

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Arrivals from 's region accounted for the largest share of foreign citizens' arrivals by 92.4 % and have increased on average by 12.3 % over the period 2013-2017. By 2017, arrivals from the European region increased by 4.5 % compared to the previous year.

Foreign citizens entering Albania come mainly from: (34 %), Macedonia (13 %), (10 %), and (7 % each).

34% 1.745.973

13% 671.570 2017 10% 489.172

7% 380.988

7% 363.344

www.instat.gov.al 07 WHICH MODES OF TRANSPORT ARE THE MOST USED?

In the period 2013-2017, approximately 2.1 million foreign citizens have arrived by air, increasing by an average of 16.7 %. In 2017, the number of foreign citizens arrivals Albania by air has increased by 26.5 % compared to the previous year. Foreign citizens entering our country through air lines occupy an average of 10 % of total arrivals.

In the period 2013-2017, the number of foreign In the period 2013-2017, the number of foreign citizens arriving in Albania with sea lines has citizens arriving in our country through land been approximately 1.3 million, increasing on has been approximately 17.5 million, increasing average by 21.6 %. In 2017, the number of by an average of 10.8 % each year. In 2017, the foreign citizens arrived in Albania by sea lines number of foreign citizens arrivals Albania by increased by 41.9 % compared to the previous land has increased by 3.6 % compared to the year. Foreign citizens arrived in our country by previous year. Foreign citizens arrivals our sea lines occupy an average of 6 % of total country through land occupy the largest share arrivals. with 84 % of total inflows for the period 2013-2017.

TAB. 1 ARRIVALS OF FOREIGN CITIZENS BY MODE OF TRAVEL IN THOUSAND

No. Description 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

ARRIVALS OF FOREIGN CITIZENS 3.256 3.673 4.131 4.736 5.118 TOTAL I+II+III

I BY AIR 314 337 401 457 578

II BY SEA 187 202 215 279 396

III BY LAND 2.755 3.134 3.515 3.999 4.144

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs

08 www.instat.gov.al WHICH BORDER POINTS EXPECT THE LARGEST IN FLUX OF FOREIGN TOURISTS?

Border crossings that expect a larger number of foreign citizens visiting Albania are Morine (40 %), Muriqan (12 %) and Rinas (12 %).

Në periudhën 2013-2017, me rrugë ajrore kanë

BORDER POINT ARRIVALS OF FOREIGN CITIZENS 2017 %

BLLADE 83.576 2 %

KAKAVIJË 235.900 5 %

QAFË BOTË 158.680 3 %

KAPSHTICË 177.685 3 %

QAFË THANË 342.543 7 %

MORINË 2,051.968 40 %

HANI I HOTIT 279.149 5 %

MURIQAN 631.523 12 %

DURRËS 163.575 3 %

SARANDË 201.411 4 %

RINAS 589.592 12 %

OTHER 202.098 4%

TOTAL 5.117.700 100%

WHICH AGE GROUP PREFER TO TRAVEL TO ALBANIA? Albania is a tourist attraction mainly for the 25-44 age group, referring to the data of 2017, for the entry of foreign nationals. STRUCTURE BY AGE GROUP OF FOREIGN CITIZENS WHO HAVE ARRIVAL OUR COUNTRY

2017

AGE %

UNDER 15 YEARS OF AGE 6 %

15-24 9 %

25-44 42 %

45-64 35 %

OVER 65 YEARS 8 %

www.instat.gov.al 09 HOW MANY WOMEN AND HOW MANY MEN? Referring to the data of 2017, arrivals of foreign citizens, both for personal and business purposes, are dominated by men.

Travels for personal purposes Business travels are trips that usually take place for holidays are trips that take place for professional or or visits to friends and family. study purposes (seminars, business meetings, participation in professional sports or cultural meetings, etc.)

FOR PERSONAL PURPOSES BUSINESS TRAVELS

15% 85% 13% 87%

SAME-DAY VISITORS OR OVERNIGHTS VISITORS

In the period 2013-2017, the number of foreign increased by 14.1% compared to 2016. While visitors by overnights (including visitors the number of same-day visitors for the period staying at least one night in the hotel or other 2013-2017 is 1.3 million, an increase of 39,0 %. accommodation units, relatives, their homes, In 2017, the number of same –day decreased etc.) occupy an average of 89.4 % of total by 42.2% compared to 2016 arrivals, increasing by 13.0 %. In 2017, the number of foreign visitors with overnights

TAB 2. NUMBER OF FOREIGN VISITORS STAYED WITH OVERNIGHTS AND SAME-DAY ,IN THOUSAND

DESCRIPTION 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

TOTAL ARRIVALS 3.256 3.673 4.131 4.736 5.118

OVERNIGHTS VISITORS 2.857 3.341 3.784 4.070 4.643

SAME-DAY VISITORS 220 127 162 507 293

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and INSTAT

WHY TRAVEL? In the period 2013-2017, the arrivals of foreign citizens for personal purposes (holiday, visit to relatives, health, religious purposes, etc.) occupy most of the arrivals of foreign citizens , averaging 98.7 %. The number of foreign citizens arrivals for personal purposes this period increased by an average of 12.1 %. While arrivals for business purpose account for 1.3 % of total arrivals , increasing by an average of 10.2 %.

10 www.instat.gov.al TAB 3. ARRIVALS OF FOREIGN CITIZENS ACCORDING TO THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE VISIT, IN THOUSAND

DESCRIPTION 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Udhëtime për qëllimeARRIVALS pers OFonal FOREIGNe CITIZENS 3.256 3.673 4.131 4.736 5.118 janë udhëti1+m2e që(TOTAL) zakonisht bëhen për pushime apo vizita të ndryshme tek miqtë dhe të afërmit. 1 -PERSONAL 3.206 3.624 4.089 4.678 5.049

1.1 -HOLIDAY 1.271 1.315 1.579 1.920 2.371

1.2 -OTHER PERSONAL PURPOSES 1.935 2.309 2.510 2.758 2.678

2 -BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL 50 48 42 59 69

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and INSTAT

HOW MUCH DO THEY SPEND? In the period 2013-2017, the non-residents' expenses in Albania were 1,044,839 million leks. The average growth of these expenses for this period is about 8.5%. Expenses incurred by non-residents for personal purposes occupy 79.4 % and for business purposes accounted for 20.6 % of total expenditures.

FIG. 3 EXPENDITURES OF FOREIGN TOURISTS IN ALBANIA, IN MILLION LEK

260.000 250.000 243.933 240.000 226.107 230.000 220.000 203.301 210.000 195.031 200.000 190.000 180.000 176.467 170.000

Source: Bank of Albania 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Non-residents, referring to data from 2017, have spent on average 4.2 over nights in Albania, spending an average of 63 euros per day. Foreign citizens (non-residents) for 2017, stayed mostly at the hotel (79 %) and came with private cars (75 %). Foreign citizens who prefer to visit Albania for 2017 are citizens from Kosovo.

www.instat.gov.al 11 Shqipëria destinacion i peferuar (2017) Albania is a landmark destination (2017)

€

-the country that - average stay nights: - average daily expenses - location: - transport vehicle: prefers us: 4,2 ditë per person: Hotel (79%) Private car (75%) Kosova 63 Euros

Kosovars Macedonians Montenegrins average stay nights: average stay nights: average stay nights: 3,8 days 3,6 days 2,7 days 87 % on vacation 78 % on vacation 67 % on vacation

83 % stay in a hotel 74 % stay in a hotel 93 % stay in a hotel

average daily expenses average daily expenses average daily expenses € per person: 55 Euro € per person: 55 Euro € per person: 105 Euro

86% 14% 90% 10% 86% 14%

Greek Italians average stay nights: average stay nights: 3,7 days 6,2 days 63 % on vacation 75 % on vacation

78 % stay in a hotel 78 % stay in a hotel

average daily expenses average daily expenses € per person: 78 Euro € per person: 92 Euro

75% 22% 3% 49% 3% 28% 20%

www.instat.gov.al 12 2. The main features of trip of albanian citizens (resident) abroud

In the period 2013-2017, the departures of Albanian citizens abroad was 22.6 million people, with an average increase of 7.2 %. In 2017, Albanian citizenss' departures increased by 6.9 % compared to 2016. Albanians travel more for summer holidays. Departures of Albanian residents abroad culminate in August, referring to data of 2017.

FIGURE 4. MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION OF DEPARTURES THE ALBANIAN CITIZENS ABROAD, 2017

MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

DEPARTURES OF ALBANIAN CITIZENS ABROAD

In period 2013-2017 expenditures of Albanian citizens (resident) abroad were 854.547 million leks, increasing by an average of 2.2%. In 2017, the expenditures of Albanian (resident) countries abroad increased by 8.1% compared to 2016. Residents' expenses for personal travel account for the largest part, on average 75.9%, and for business travel expenditures and professional 24.1 % of total expenditures

www.instat.gov.al 13 TAB 4. INDICATORS ON THE EXPENSES OF ALBANIAN CITIZENS (RESIDENT) ABROAD

DESCRIPTION 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

DEPARTURES ('000) 3.928 4.146 4.504 4.852 5.186

EXPENDITURES OF ALBANIAN CITIZENS (RESIDENT) ABROAD (MLN LEKË) 165.583 178.154 165.135 166.148 179.527 OF WHICH:

PERSONAL (MILIION ALL) 116.024 133.959 116.010 117.330 129.526

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL 40.260 33.753 39.930 39.365 40.953 (MILIION ALL) TRANSPORT 9.453 9.048 (MILIION ALL) 9.299 10.442 9.195

AVERAGE DURATION STAY (DAY) 7 7 7 10 8

Source: Bank of Albania

Resident Albanian citizens, referring to data of 2017, spent on average 7.8 overnights abroad, spending an average of 56 euros per day. Departures of Albanian citozens (resident abroad for 2017 were mainly for the purpose of holiday = (about 55 % of departures) and visits to friends of relatives (about 31% of departures).

FAVORITES OF ALBANIAN RESIDENTS FOR HOLIDAYS ABROAD (2017)

- PREFERRED DESTINATION: GREECE - AVERAGE STAY DAY: 5,7 DAYS - AVERAGE DAILY EXPENSES PER PERSON: 46 EURO - LOCATION: HOTEL (59 %) - MEANS OF TRANSPORT: PRIVATE CAR (58 %)

14 www.instat.gov.al Favorites of Albanian Residents for Holidays Abroad (2017)

Greece 28 % Italy 20 % 5,6 Days 9,6 Days € Kosovo 16 % Macedonia 13 % 1,6 Days 2,4 Days Average cost

Montenegro 6 % 3 % per person 2,6 Days 10,8 Days 46 Euro

Hotel Motel Relatives or friends 59 % 3 % 28 %

Rent a house or apartment Other 7 % 3 %

58% 12% 17% 13%

15 www.instat.gov.al 3. How important is tourism in the economy ?

In the period 2013-2017, the expenditures of foreign tourists (non-residents) in our country over GDP are on average 13.3%, while the expenditures of Albanian citizens (resident) abroad over GDP are 11.2% on average. In 2017, the exepnditure of foreign tourists (non-residents) in our country over GDP is 14.9 %, while the expenses of Albanian citizens (residents) abroad over GDP are 11.0 %.

FIG. 5 WEIGHT OF FOREIGN VISITOR EXPENDITURES (AS EXPORT) OVER TOTAL EXPORT, IN %

60 48,3 49,2 46,9 50 40,1 45,5 40 30 24,6 25,5 24,4 23,2 23,4 20 10 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 INBOUND TOURISM EXPENDITURE OVER EXPORTS OF GOODS AND SERVICES OUTBOUND TOURISM EXPENDITURE OVER IMPORTS OF GOODS AND SERVICES

Activities directly related to tourism generated 39 billion of added value during 2017, contributing around 2.5% to GDP. Taking into account the indirect effects of tourist spending on other economic activities, this contribution is higher.

Tourism includes: Accommodation, Food and drink services, Travel agencies, tour operator, Accommodation (total) car rentals and other reservation 8,5 billion service activities.

Food and drink services (total) € 25,5 billion Value added by Tourism 39 billion lekë

2,5 % in GDP Travel agencies, tour operator, car rentals and other reservation service activities (total) 5 billion

16 www.instat.gov.al TAB. 5 VALUE ADDED BY TOURISM INDUSTRIES

VALUE ADDED (MLN LEK) NACE REV.2 INDUSTRIES 2-DIGID 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

TOURISM 55;56;77;79 27.339 28.332 30.785 34.065 39.234 INDUSTRIES

ACCOMMODATION 6.291 8.548 (TOTAL) 55 3.615 4.158 4.709

FOOD AND DRINK 23.255 25.515 SERVICES (TOTAL) 56 19.600 20.275 21.489

TRAVEL AGENCIES, TOUR OPERATOR, CAR RENTALS AND 77;79 4.124 3.900 4.587 4.518 5.071 OTHER RESERVATION SERVICE ACTIVITIES (TOTAL)

Source: National Accounts, INSTAT

NUMBER OF TOURIST PER EMPLOYEE During 2016 in our country came about 4.7 million foreign citizens , while only employees in the activities related directly to tourism are about 30 thousand persons, which means every employee in these activities serves and cares for about 157 visitors to foreign.

157 Tourists 1 Employee

TAB. 6 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES BY TOURISM INDUSTRIES

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES NACE REV.2 INDUSTRIES 2-DIGID 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

TOURISM INDUSTRIES 55;56;77;79 13.467 17.138 19.208 21.286 30.069

ACCOMMODATION 3.836 4.718 (TOTAL) 55 2.105 2.467 3.344

FOOD AND DRINK 16.221 23.732 SERVICES (TOTAL) 56 10.572 13.667 14.713

TRAVEL AGENCIES, TOUR OPERATOR, CAR RENTALS AND 77;79 790 1.004 1.151 1.229 1.649 OTHER RESERVATION SERVICE ACTIVITIES (TOTAL)

Source: Structural survey near the enterprise

www.instat.gov.al 17 4. Accommodation capacities in Albania

In 2016, 1.242 accommodation facilities (hotels, motels, camps, guesthouses, shelters and other structures for short-term stays) were functioning throughout the country. The total number of rooms in these structures was 17,692 and the beds were 41,376 thousand. During 2013-2016, the total number of accommodation structures (operating during the period) increased by an average of 20.3% and the number of beds in them increased by 13.3%.

TAB.7 DATA ON ACCOMMODATION UNITS, 2012-2016

DESCRIPTION 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

NUMBER OF ACCOMMODATION UNITS 632 718 836 905 1.242

NUMBER OF ROOMS 14.652 14.146 15.081 12.986 17.692

NUMBER OF BEDS 32.004 29.737 32.879 29.903 41.376

CAPACITY (BEDS PER 1000 INHABITANTS) 11.0 10.3 11.4 10.4 14.4

Source: Structural survey near the enterprise

FIG 6. CAPACITY OF ACCOMMODATION UNITS IN OUR COUNTRY 2012-2016

45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

NUMBER OF ROOMS NUMBER OF BEDS

During 2013-2017, the number of hotel construction permits was 134. In 2017, 53 were issued for hotel construction, increasing by 5 times compared to the previous year.

18 www.instat.gov.al TAB. 8 INDICATORS OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR ACCOMMODATION UNIT

HOTELS AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES DESCRIPTION 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

THE NUMBER OF PERMITS FOR BUILDING 62 5 3 11 53 HOTESH

AREA - 000/M2 41 26 6 15 89

APPROXIMATE VALUE (MILLION LEKË) 1.205 811 162 1.246 2.909

Sources: INSTAT

5. Other tourism activities

In the period 2013-2017, the number of visitors visiting archaeological parks, museums, forts and other monuments has been approximately 2.4 million people with an annual average increaseof 19.5%. In 2017, the number of visitors visiting archaeological parks, museums, forts and other monuments increased by 20.6% compared to the previous year.

At this time, the number of visitors who visited the fortress and other monuments had an average annual increase of 51.5% followed by the number of visitors to the archaeological parks by 21.7%, and those in the museum 7. 2%. In 2017, the number of visitors to the museum increased by 29.7%, followed by the number of visitors who visited the fortress and other monuments with 22.2% and visitors to the archaeological parks with 13.3%.

TAB 9. VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM, ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARKS AND THE OF MONUMENTS

DESCRIPTION 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

NUMBER OF VISITORS TO 121.836 175.472 209.547 230.188 260.888 ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARKS

NUMBER OF VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM 161.183 135.578 131.808 154.965 200.986

NUMBER OF VISITORS TO THE CASTLE AND 42.786 93.194 119.389 164.544 201.148 OTHER MONUMENTS

TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITORS 325.805 404.244 460.744 549.697 663.022

Sources: Ministry of Tourism and Enviroment

www.instat.gov.al 19 Annex 1:

Tab 10. ARRIVALS OF FOREIGN CITIZENS BY REGIONS

DESCRIPTION 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

TOTAL 3.255.98 3.672.591 4.131.242 4.735.511 5.117.700

I. AFRICA 919 859 2.973 1.077 2.080

TUNIZIA 160 148 581 186 289

SOUTH AFRICA 311 315 396 416 1.199

II. AMERICAS 73.291 90.084 96.763 103.839 123.729

CANADA 12.430 15.468 15.199 16.436 17.411

USA 57.610 70.708 74.887 81.900 97.786

III. EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC 23.628 30.874 33.032 35.894 53.533

CHINA 3.961 3.882 4.307 6.256 10.584

KOREA 4.066 6.883 7.049 6.151 9.649

IV. MIDDLE EAST 3.944 2.607 3.604 4.324 4.722

EGYPT 844 641 692 702 892

SAUD ARABIA 380 481 873 1.886 1.820

V. SOUTH ASIA 961 1.274 1.636 1.699 2.216

INDIA 527 685 707 1.059 1.508

IRAN 256 315 660 299 325

20 www.instat.gov.al VI. EUROPA 2.963.583 3.423.665 3.759.423 4.485.405 4.686.695

CENTRAL / EASTERN EUROPE 112.333 163.006 151.457 182.581 269.261

BULGARIA 20.802 27.201 23.558 35.766 40.488

POLAND 35.751 58.910 50.278 66.017 114.582

- EUROPE NORTHEN 119.016 137.308 125.513 149.965 204.099

SWEDEN 14.646 19.914 14.003 20.801 34.101

UNITED KINGDOM 80.373 90.937 87.945 102.628 127.333

- 2.467.195 2.821.920 3.169.174 3.855.617 3.810.337

MACEDONIA 432.646 514.459 515.125 566.761 671.570

KOSOVO 1.324.605 1.379.240 1.698.590 2.157.013 1.745.973

- WESTERN EUROPE 210.845 237.760 246.811 221.492 316.120

GERMANY 79.925 89.500 108.560 82.527 121.604

SWITZERLAND 35.763 40.647 32.171 36.730 54.051

- EAST MEDITERRANE EUROPE 54.194 63.671 66.468 75.750 86.878

ISRAEL 3.032 3.073 4.165 5.296 5.478

TURKEY 50.209 59.312 60.066 69.451 79.639

VII. OTHERS 189.662 123.228 233.811 103.273 244.725

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs

www.instat.gov.al 21 TAB 11. MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS OVER GDP, IN %

DESCRIPTION 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

INBOUND TOURISM EXPENDITURE OVER GDP 11,5 12,8 13,2 14,2 14,9

OUTBOUND TOURISM EXPENDITURE OVER GDP 11,6 12,0 10,9 10,6 11,0

TOURISM BALANCE (INBOUND MINUS OUTBOUND 0,0 0,8 2,3 3,6 3,9 TOURISM EXPENDITURE ) OVER GDP

TOURISM OPENESS (INBOUND PLUS OUTBOUND 23,1 24,9 24,1 24,9 25,9 TOURSIM EXPENDITURE ) OVER GDP

TOURISM COVERAGE ( INBOUND OVER OUTBOUND TOURISM EXPENDITURE) 99,6 106,9 121,1 134,1 135,6

INBOUND TOURISM EXPENDITURE OVER EXPORTS OF GOODS. 64,6 68,2 66,7 63,9 59,9

INBOUND TOURISM EXPENDITURE OVER EXPORTS OF GOODS AND SERVICES 40,1 45,5 48,3 49,2 46,9

OUTBOND TOURISM EXPENDITURE OVER IMPORTS 74,7 76,9 74,3 71,3 71,0 SERVICES

OUTBOUND TOURISM EXPENDITURE OVER IMPORTS 24,6 25,5 24,4 23,2 23,4 OF GOODS AND SERVICES

Source: Bank of Albania

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