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Albania Health Spending

Current health expenditure as % of GDP  SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS

7.48% +0.43% (+6.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #84 Global Peak 7.54% (2022) Source World Bank

Albania Health Spending (2000–2025)

Overview

Albania's health spending stood at 7.48% in 2025, a rise of +0.43% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.48% by 2025. Albania ranked 84th globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 7.55% - -
2025* trend 7.48% - -
2025 7.48% +0.43% #84
2023 7.05% −0.48% #108
2022 7.54% +0.18% #121
2021 7.36% −0.11% #109
2020 7.47% +0.68% #112
2019 6.78% +0.19% #110
2018 6.59% +0.09% #109
2017 6.50% −0.15% #104
2016 6.65% +0.26% #109
2015 6.39% +0.03% #104
2014 6.36% +0.15% #107
2013 6.21% +0.12% #104
2012 6.09% −0.03% #103
2011 6.11% −0.05% #107
2010 6.16% +0.41% #105
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 health spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albania's health spending?

Albania's health spending was 7.48% in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest health spending in Albania?

Albania's health spending peaked at 7.54% in 2022.

What was the lowest health spending in Albania?

The lowest health spending in Albania was 5.44% in 2008.

How does Albania rank in health spending?

Albania ranks 84th globally in health spending as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for health spending?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected health spending of Albania in 2025?

Albania's health spending is projected to reach 7.48% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health spending of Albania in 2025?

The health spending of Albania in 2025 was 7.48%. This ranks 84th in the world.

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