Albania Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Albania's trade balance was $-1.4B in 2025, ranked 109th globally. This represents a 24.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Albania's trade balance stood at $-1.4B in 2025, a rise of +$453.3M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $-1.4B by 2025. Albania ranked 109th globally.
Albania’s trade balance has swung from a modest surplus of 6,642,094.74 in 1980 to a persistent deficit, reaching –1,408,792,012.07 in 2025, which places the country 109th globally. The earliest surplus gave way to a peak surplus of 27,494,184.15 in 1981, but the 2008 global financial crisis precipitated the all‑time trough of –3,458,245,842.61, after which the deficit has gradually narrowed. Over the 46‑year record, Albania’s negative balance remains comparable to peers such as Madagascar (–1,448,530,149.68) and Timor‑Leste (–1,473,747,667.93), reflecting similar structural constraints in export diversification and import dependence. The modest recovery since the 2008 trough suggests that incremental improvements in domestic production and trade policy could continue to reduce the deficit, provided external demand remains stable and fiscal reforms are sustained.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $-1.1B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $-1.2B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $-1.4B | - | - |
| 2025 | $-1.4B | +$453.3M | #109 |
| 2024 | $-1.9B | −$566.6M | #51 |
| 2023 | $-1.3B | +$664.0M | #66 |
| 2022 | $-2.0B | +$443.1M | #67 |
| 2021 | $-2.4B | −$201.9M | #46 |
| 2020 | $-2.2B | −$95.2M | #52 |
| 2019 | $-2.1B | −$34.5M | #49 |
| 2018 | $-2.1B | −$110.9M | #52 |
| 2017 | $-2.0B | +$39.0M | #46 |
| 2016 | $-2.0B | −$33.0M | #56 |
| 2015 | $-2.0B | +$544.9M | #69 |
| 2014 | $-2.5B | −$206.0M | #52 |
| 2013 | $-2.3B | −$9.1M | #58 |
| 2012 | $-2.3B | +$634.9M | #54 |
| 2011 | $-2.9B | −$475.7M | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's trade balance was $-1.4B in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 24.3% increase from the previous year.
Albania's trade balance peaked at $27.5M in 1981.
The lowest trade balance in Albania was $-3.5B in 2008.
Albania ranks 109th globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's trade balance is projected to reach $-1.4B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade balance of Albania in 2025 was $-1.4B. This ranks 109th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_trade-balance,
title = {Albania Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}