Albania
Albania, located in the region of Europe & Central Asia, is an internationally classified economy with a "Upper middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 2.3 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, Currently, Albania is going through a textbook 'Goldilocks' scenario: a sustained expansion that maximizes productive capacity without triggering overheating alarms. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 2.6 points from its recent peaks. On a competitive level, it outperforms the regional average of Europe & Central Asia (1.7%) by a wide margin.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, The external profile shows vulnerability due to a deep trade deficit, where imports exceed exports by a margin of 5.5% of GDP. A fiscal consolidation effort stands out, achieving a sovereign deleveraging of 32.0 points in its recent history.
Demographically, it faces the structural challenge of an aging workforce, with 17.6% over 65 years old. It operates as a magnet for international capital, capturing FDI equivalent to 6.1% of its GDP.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.03T
+3.79%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
2.1%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$12,998
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
10.9%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
50.0%
YEAR 2024
Active Population
2.3M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
17.6%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
29.4
YEAR 2020
Exports (% GDP)
37.0%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
42.5%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
6.1%
YEAR 2025
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30.54B | 3.79 | 2.15 | 10.93 | --- | 37.01 | 42.52 | 6.06 |
| 2024 | $27.04B | 4.05 | 2.22 | 10.69 | 49.96 | 36.28 | 43.17 | 6.33 |
| 2023 | $23.49B | 4.02 | 4.76 | 10.67 | 53.03 | 38.42 | 43.93 | 6.90 |
| 2022 | $19.02B | 4.83 | 6.73 | 10.79 | 58.52 | 37.20 | 47.50 | 7.58 |
| 2021 | $18.03B | 8.97 | 2.04 | 11.47 | 81.92 | 31.13 | 44.46 | 6.76 |
| 2020 | $15.24B | -3.31 | 1.62 | 11.64 | 83.45 | 22.54 | 36.98 | 7.02 |
| 2019 | $15.59B | 2.06 | 1.41 | 11.47 | 74.81 | 30.94 | 44.45 | 7.71 |
| 2018 | $15.38B | 3.67 | 2.03 | 12.30 | 63.63 | 31.11 | 44.58 | 7.83 |
| 2017 | $13.26B | 3.28 | 1.99 | 13.62 | 74.52 | 31.00 | 45.79 | 7.71 |
| 2016 | $11.99B | 3.91 | 1.28 | 15.42 | 79.88 | 28.67 | 45.34 | 8.71 |
