Albania: economy and key statistics
Albania is number 113 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $30.5 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $12,998. The economy grew by 3.8% in 2025. Unemployment is 10.9%. The economy is 50% services, 22% industry, 15% agriculture.
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National power
Albania is number 101 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 31.4 out of 100: economic 50, technology 10, military 22 and human capital 54.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $30.5 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $66.3 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $12,998 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +3.8% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 2.1% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 10.9% | 2025 |
| Population | 2.3 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 1.3 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 50% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 22% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 6% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 15% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 37% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 6.1% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 2% | 2024 |
| Internet users | 86% of people | 2024 |
Main export industries
Albania exported goods worth about $4.0bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $0.5bn (12.1% of goods exports)
- Footwear: $0.5bn (11.9% of goods exports)
- Apparel and clothing accessories: $0.4bn (9.4% of goods exports)
- Iron and steel: $0.3bn (7.7% of goods exports)
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $0.3bn (6.9% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Europe
- Germany (#3)
- United Kingdom (#5)
- France (#7)
- Russia (#8)
- Italy (#9)
- Spain (#12)
- Türkiye (#16)
- Netherlands (#18)
- Switzerland (#20)
- Poland (#21)
- Belgium (#22)
- Ireland (#23)
- Sweden (#25)
- Austria (#28)
- Norway (#31)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Albania?
Albania had a GDP of $30.5 billion in 2025, ranking number 113 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Albania?
GDP per person in Albania was $12,998 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Albania growing?
The economy of Albania grew by 3.8% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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