Albania Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Albania's foreign reserves was $7.0B in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Albania's foreign reserves stood at $7.0B in 2025, a rise of +$487.5M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $7.0B by 2025. Albania ranked 86th globally.
Albania's foreign reserves have experienced significant growth over the past three decades, with the latest value standing at 7,003,070,137.47 as of 2025, ranking the country 86th globally. The country's foreign reserves have more than quadrupled since the trough of 166,509,702.57 in 1993, marking a substantial improvement in Albania's financial stability. When compared to its peer countries, Lithuania ranks higher with 7,585,757,773.24 in foreign reserves, while Nicaragua ranks lower with 6,798,862,297.42. The all-time peak of 7,003,070,137.47 in 2025 reflects Albania's efforts to strengthen its economy and stabilize its foreign exchange market. However, the country's foreign reserves remain vulnerable to fluctuations in global commodity prices and the impact of external economic shocks, such as the ongoing pandemic and global inflation. A decline in foreign investment or a significant increase in imports could alter the trajectory of Albania's foreign reserves, requiring the government to reassess its economic policies and mitigate potential risks.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $7.8B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $7.4B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $7.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $7.0B | +$487.5M | #86 |
| 2024 | $6.5B | +$60.1M | #82 |
| 2023 | $6.5B | +$1.2B | #85 |
| 2022 | $5.3B | −$368.1M | #90 |
| 2021 | $5.6B | +$817.2M | #90 |
| 2020 | $4.8B | +$1.1B | #96 |
| 2019 | $3.8B | −$129.9M | #99 |
| 2018 | $3.9B | +$305.0M | #95 |
| 2017 | $3.6B | +$480.0M | #97 |
| 2016 | $3.1B | −$29.9M | #98 |
| 2015 | $3.1B | +$473.3M | #96 |
| 2014 | $2.7B | −$108.1M | #107 |
| 2013 | $2.8B | +$173.4M | #107 |
| 2012 | $2.6B | +$128.5M | #105 |
| 2011 | $2.5B | −$69.3M | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's foreign reserves was $7.0B in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from the previous year.
Albania's foreign reserves peaked at $7.0B in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Albania was $166.5M in 1993.
Albania ranks 86th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's foreign reserves is projected to reach $7.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Albania's foreign reserves was approximately 7 billion ($7.0B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Albania in 2025 was $7.0B. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_reserves,
title = {Albania Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}