Albania GDP Growth
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG
Albania's gdp growth was 3.36% in 2025, ranked 74th globally. This represents a 17.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Albania's gdp growth stood at 3.36% in 2025, a decline of +0.69pp from 2024. The IMF projects 3.36% by 2025. Albania ranked 74th globally.
Albania's GDP growth has fluctuated significantly over the 46-year coverage period, with a latest value of 3.36% in 2025, ranking 74th globally. The country experienced its all-time peak of 13.32% in 1995, while its all-time trough was a significant -28.00% in 1991. In comparison to its peers, Albania's GDP growth is closely matched by Algeria, which also has a growth rate of 3.36%, and slightly surpassed by Lao PDR at 3.49%. North Macedonia, another peer country, has a marginally higher growth rate of 3.40%. Albania's current growth rate suggests a moderate pace of economic expansion. As the country continues to navigate its economic trajectory, a potential shift in investment policies or external economic conditions would be necessary to alter the current trend and propel Albania's GDP growth to higher levels.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 3.50% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 3.51% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 3.48% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 3.55% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 3.57% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 3.36% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.36% | −0.69pp | #74 |
| 2024 | 4.05% | +0.03pp | #67 |
| 2023 | 4.02% | −0.81pp | #72 |
| 2022 | 4.83% | −4.14pp | #88 |
| 2021 | 8.97% | +12.28pp | #40 |
| 2020 | -3.31% | −5.38pp | #91 |
| 2019 | 2.06% | −1.61pp | #131 |
| 2018 | 3.67% | +0.39pp | #88 |
| 2017 | 3.28% | −0.63pp | #108 |
| 2016 | 3.91% | +1.68pp | #78 |
| 2015 | 2.23% | +0.45pp | #128 |
| 2014 | 2.24% | +1.24pp | #136 |
| 2013 | 1.71% | +0.29pp | #149 |
| 2012 | 0.98% | −1.56pp | #149 |
| 2011 | 2.46% | −1.24pp | #135 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gdp growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's gdp growth was 3.36% in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 17.0% decrease from the previous year.
Albania's gdp growth peaked at 13.32% in 1995.
The lowest gdp growth in Albania was -28.00% in 1991.
Albania ranks 74th globally in gdp growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's gdp growth is projected to reach 3.36% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp growth of Albania in 2025 was 3.36%. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_gdp-growth,
title = {Albania GDP Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/gdp-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}