Albania Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Albania's government debt to gdp was 54.12% in 2025, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1997–2025.
Overview
Albania's government debt to gdp stood at 54.12% in 2025, a decline of +1.91% from 2024. The IMF projects 54.12% by 2025. Albania ranked 90th globally.
Albania’s government debt ratio has fallen to 54.12 % of GDP in 2025, placing the country at rank 90 globally and slightly above Algeria’s 54.05 % and below Côte d’Ivoire’s 55.60 % for the same year. After a gradual decline from a 1997 level of 72.19 %, the debt burden reached an all‑time trough of 53.55 % in 2007, rose to a peak of 75.38 % during the pandemic‑driven shock of 2020, and has since been reduced through fiscal consolidation and modest growth. The 29‑year coverage shows a long‑term downward bias, despite the temporary surge, suggesting that the post‑crisis fiscal framework is sustaining debt at historically low levels. Continued primary surpluses and structural reforms will be critical to keep the ratio on a downward path, while any deterioration in external financing conditions could reverse the recent progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 47.20% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 48.71% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 50.04% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 51.34% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 52.71% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 54.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 54.12% | −1.91% | #90 |
| 2024 | 56.03% | −1.95% | #94 |
| 2023 | 57.98% | −7.22% | #105 |
| 2022 | 65.20% | −9.60% | #116 |
| 2021 | 74.80% | −0.59% | #132 |
| 2020 | 75.38% | +8.81% | #129 |
| 2019 | 66.58% | −1.89% | #139 |
| 2018 | 68.46% | −3.43% | #138 |
| 2017 | 71.90% | −1.43% | #147 |
| 2016 | 73.32% | −0.39% | #144 |
| 2015 | 73.72% | +1.72% | #152 |
| 2014 | 71.99% | +1.60% | #154 |
| 2013 | 70.39% | +8.25% | #155 |
| 2012 | 62.14% | +2.73% | #147 |
| 2011 | 59.41% | +1.69% | #144 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's government debt to gdp was 54.12% in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.
Albania's government debt to gdp peaked at 75.38% in 2020.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Albania was 53.55% in 2007.
Albania ranks 90th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Albania's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 54.12% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Albania in 2025 was 54.12%. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Albania Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}