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Albania Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-1.72% −1.00% (-137.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #60 Global Peak -0.73% (2024) Source IMF WEO

Albania Budget Deficit (1997–2025)

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
Show all years (1997-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 33.2% Rate 32.7% Gap -0.5pp Reserves YoY +5.9%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

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

What is Albania's budget deficit?

Albania's budget deficit was -1.72% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 137.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Albania?

Albania's budget deficit peaked at -0.73% in 2024.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Albania?

The lowest budget deficit in Albania was -11.90% in 1997.

How does Albania rank in budget deficit?

Albania ranks 60th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for budget deficit?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected budget deficit of Albania in 2025?

Albania's budget deficit is projected to reach -1.72% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Albania in 2025?

The budget deficit of Albania in 2025 was -1.72%. This ranks 60th in the world.

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