Albania Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Albania's tax revenue was 18.12% in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Albania's tax revenue stood at 18.12% in 2025, a rise of +0.32% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.12% by 2025. Albania ranked 55th globally.
Albania’s tax revenue as a share of GDP has risen steadily since the mid‑1990s, moving from 11.20 in 1995 to a recent 18.12 in 2025, placing the country 55th in the world. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 8.77 in 1996, reaching an all‑time peak of 18.55 in 2017 before a modest decline to the current level. Over the 21‑year coverage period the average increase of roughly 0.33 percentage points per year outpaces many peers; for example, Türkiye recorded 17.90 in 2025, while Azerbaijan posted 18.17 and San Marino 18.04. The persistence of reforms aimed at broadening the tax base and improving compliance suggests that Albania could sustain modest growth in revenue shares, though any reversal in global demand or domestic fiscal setbacks could temper the upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 18.21% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 18.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 18.12% | +0.32% | #55 |
| 2023 | 17.80% | −0.26% | #53 |
| 2022 | 18.06% | −0.04% | #64 |
| 2021 | 18.10% | +1.20% | #77 |
| 2020 | 16.90% | −1.04% | #76 |
| 2019 | 17.93% | −0.35% | #81 |
| 2018 | 18.28% | −0.27% | #85 |
| 2017 | 18.55% | +1.14% | #95 |
| 2016 | 17.40% | −0.98% | #86 |
| 2015 | 18.38% | +0.17% | #92 |
| 2014 | 18.21% | +1.73% | #90 |
| 2013 | 16.48% | −1.11% | #70 |
| 2012 | 17.59% | −0.32% | #79 |
| 2011 | 17.91% | +0.48% | #79 |
| 2004 | 17.43% | +0.79% | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's tax revenue was 18.12% in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.
Albania's tax revenue peaked at 18.55% in 2017.
The lowest tax revenue in Albania was 8.77% in 1996.
Albania ranks 55th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's tax revenue is projected to reach 18.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Albania in 2025 was 18.12%. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_tax-revenue,
title = {Albania Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}