INSTAT said on Friday that it transmits Government Finance Statistics (GFS) and Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) data to Eurostat in full compliance with European methodological standards. It stressed that this process does not represent “data concealment,” as some media have reported.
In a statement to the media, INSTAT highlighted that its 2025 Annual Report shows clear progress in aligning Albanian statistics with Eurostat standards. It added that, for the first time in 2025, it submitted data for the 2021–2024 period to Eurostat with a “for publication” status.
Furthermore, INSTAT explained that this development marks a step forward in Albania’s European integration process and in improving the quality of official statistics. It also clarified that Eurostat applies technical validation, quality control, and methodological verification before publishing data.
In addition, INSTAT addressed changes in the number of institutional meetings over time. It linked these variations to the implementation of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, which required extensive coordination and institutional effort.
Moreover, the institute stated that fluctuations in meeting numbers do not necessarily reflect institutional performance, since the census became the main operational focus during that period.
Finally, INSTAT reaffirmed its commitment to producing independent, transparent, and reliable official statistics. It emphasized full compliance with national legislation, the European Statistics Code of Practice, and the standards of the European Statistical System.
The statement came after media reports questioned aspects of the 2025 Annual Report. Those reports raised concerns about transparency in transmitting GFS and EDP data for 2021–2024, as well as delays in publishing sectoral statistics and a decline in public and media briefings.
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