Albania Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Overview
Albania's budget deficit stood at -1.72% in 2025, a decline of +1.00% from 2024. The IMF projects -1.72% by 2025. Albania ranked 60th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -1.75% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -1.84% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -1.89% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -1.91% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -1.90% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -1.72% | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.72% | −1.00% | #60 |
| 2024 | -0.73% | +0.59% | #143 |
| 2023 | -1.32% | +2.32% | #127 |
| 2022 | -3.64% | +0.93% | #82 |
| 2021 | -4.57% | +2.09% | #87 |
| 2020 | -6.67% | −4.74% | #87 |
| 2019 | -1.92% | −0.32% | #93 |
| 2018 | -1.60% | −0.19% | #97 |
| 2017 | -1.41% | +0.09% | #117 |
| 2016 | -1.50% | +2.82% | #122 |
| 2015 | -4.32% | +1.14% | #61 |
| 2014 | -5.46% | −0.24% | #34 |
| 2013 | -5.22% | −1.77% | #34 |
| 2012 | -3.44% | +0.08% | #69 |
| 2011 | -3.52% | +0.00% | #69 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's budget deficit was -1.72% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 137.7% decrease from the previous year.
Albania's budget deficit peaked at -0.73% in 2024.
The lowest budget deficit in Albania was -11.90% in 1997.
Albania ranks 60th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Albania's budget deficit is projected to reach -1.72% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Albania in 2025 was -1.72%. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_budget-deficit,
title = {Albania Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/budget-deficit},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}