Albania Current Account Balance
Current account balance as % of GDP BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS
Albania's current account balance was -2.39% in 2025, ranked 104th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Albania's current account balance stood at -2.39% in 2025, a rise of +0.01% from 2024. The IMF projects -2.39% by 2025. Albania ranked 104th globally.
Albania's current account balance has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 46 years, with a peak of 2.49 in 1981 and a trough of -15.28 in 1991. The latest value of -2.39 in 2025 ranks the country 104th globally, closely aligned with peer countries such as Myanmar at -2.34 and Cambodia at -2.48. Compared to its earliest recorded value of 1.01 in 1980, Albania's current account balance has shown considerable variability. The country's current account balance has been in negative territory for most of the observed period, indicating a reliance on foreign capital to finance domestic consumption and investment. As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, a shift in Albania's trade dynamics or a significant increase in foreign investment could potentially alter the trajectory of its current account balance, potentially leading to a more balanced or even surplus position in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Current Account Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -2.65% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -2.68% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -2.98% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -2.89% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -2.74% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -2.39% | - | - |
| 2025 | -2.39% | +0.01% | #104 |
| 2024 | -2.40% | −1.19% | #79 |
| 2023 | -1.20% | +4.64% | #95 |
| 2022 | -5.87% | +1.80% | #67 |
| 2021 | -7.60% | +1.02% | #46 |
| 2020 | -8.63% | −1.14% | #44 |
| 2019 | -7.82% | −1.16% | #37 |
| 2018 | -6.61% | +0.88% | #46 |
| 2017 | -7.41% | +0.16% | #39 |
| 2016 | -7.51% | +1.10% | #45 |
| 2015 | -8.54% | +2.25% | #42 |
| 2014 | -10.72% | −1.47% | #29 |
| 2013 | -9.26% | +0.94% | #45 |
| 2012 | -10.26% | +2.66% | #38 |
| 2011 | -12.85% | −1.53% | #29 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw current account balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's current account balance was -2.39% in 2025. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Albania's current account balance peaked at 2.49% in 1981.
The lowest current account balance in Albania was -15.28% in 1991.
Albania ranks 104th globally in current account balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's current account balance is projected to reach -2.39% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The current account balance of Albania in 2025 was -2.39%. This ranks 104th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_current-account,
title = {Albania Current Account Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/current-account/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}