Albania GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Albania is $33.33 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 3.4%. GDP per capita is $12,493.

Albania GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Albania has grown from $1.95 billion in 1980 to $33.33 billion in 2026.

Albania GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Albania. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

2.96%

Best Year

1999 (+12.9%)

Worst Year

1991 (-28%)

Years of Contraction

8 of 47

GDP per capita in Albania rose from $11,235 in 2025 to $12,493 in 2026, an increase of 11.2%.

"Albania GDP", "Albania gross domestic product", and "Albania economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Albania

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Albania for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Albania nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$33,333,000,000	3.4%	$12,493	-1%
2025	$30,279,000,000	3.7%	$11,235	-0.99%
2024	$27,084,000,000	4%	$9,948	-1.02%
2023	$23,633,000,000	4%	$8,594	-1.01%
2022	$19,189,000,000	4.8%	$6,908	-1.21%
2021	$17,985,000,000	9%	$6,396	-0.92%
2020	$15,271,000,000	-3.3%	$5,381	-0.56%
2019	$15,582,000,000	2.1%	$5,459	-0.42%
2018	$15,380,000,000	3.7%	$5,366	-0.24%
2017	$13,053,000,000	3.3%	$4,543	-0.1%
2016	$11,862,000,000	3.9%	$4,124	-0.17%
2015	$11,389,000,000	2.2%	$3,954	-0.28%
2014	$13,246,000,000	1.8%	$4,585	-0.21%
2013	$12,784,000,000	1%	$4,416	-0.17%
2012	$12,324,000,000	1.4%	$4,249	-0.17%
2011	$12,899,000,000	2.5%	$4,440	-0.27%
2010	$11,937,000,000	3.7%	$4,098	-0.51%
2009	$12,044,000,000	3.4%	$4,114	-0.64%
2008	$12,881,000,000	7.5%	$4,371	-0.77%
2007	$10,677,000,000	6%	$3,595	-0.77%
2006	$8,896,000,000	5.9%	$2,973	-0.6%
2005	$8,052,000,000	5.5%	$2,674	-0.53%
2004	$7,177,000,000	5.5%	$2,371	-0.43%
2003	$5,561,000,000	5.5%	$1,830	-0.36%
2002	$4,356,000,000	4.5%	$1,428	-0.29%
2001	$3,927,000,000	8.3%	$1,283	-0.94%
2000	$3,488,000,000	6.9%	$1,129	-0.64%
1999	$3,226,000,000	12.9%	$1,038	-0.64%
1998	$2,555,000,000	8.8%	$817	-0.6%
1997	$2,225,000,000	-10.9%	$707	-0.63%
1996	$3,200,000,000	9.1%	$1,010	-0.63%
1995	$2,882,000,000	8.9%	$904	-0.62%
1994	$2,361,000,000	9.4%	$736	-0.59%
1993	$1,461,000,000	9.6%	$453	-0.62%
1992	$843,000,000	-7.2%	$260	-0.61%
1991	$1,333,000,000	-28%	$408	-0.61%
1990	$2,221,000,000	-10%	$676	1.83%
1989	$2,779,000,000	9.8%	$861	2.74%
1988	$2,530,000,000	-1.4%	$805	1.88%
1987	$2,566,000,000	-0.8%	$832	2.02%
1986	$2,587,000,000	5.6%	$856	1.96%
1985	$2,339,000,000	-1.5%	$789	2.1%
1984	$2,290,000,000	2%	$788	2.11%
1983	$2,319,000,000	1.1%	$816	2.16%
1982	$2,296,000,000	2.9%	$825	2.13%
1981	$2,229,000,000	5.7%	$818	2.02%
1980	$1,946,000,000	2.7%	$728	—

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Albania GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Albania through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Albania nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$44,032,000,000	3.2%	$17,353	-1.01%
2030	$41,533,000,000	3.2%	$16,204	-1%
2029	$39,189,000,000	3.2%	$15,137	-0.99%
2028	$36,998,000,000	3.2%	$14,148	-1.02%
2027	$34,912,000,000	3.2%	$13,217	-0.97%

Compare Albania to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Albania ranks #119 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Albania?

The nominal GDP of Albania in 2026 is $33.33 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Albania 119th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Albania?

The GDP growth rate of Albania in 2026 is 3.4%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Albania?

GDP per capita in Albania in 2026 is $12,493, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Albania expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Albania to reach $44.03 billion by 2031, up from $33.33 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.