Albania's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 23.0 billion in 2023.
Nominal GDP of USD 18.9 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 6,603 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 8,039 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 2.9% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 2.7% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2021, services accounted for 60% of overall GDP, manufacturing 6%, other industrial activity 16%, and agriculture 18%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 75% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 12%, fixed investment 24%, and net exports -11%.International trade:
In 2020, manufactured products made up 55% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 1%, food 14%, ores and metals 4% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other categories accounting for 25% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 62% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 7%, food 16%, ores and metals 1% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other goods accounting for 13% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 2 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 7 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 2.7% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Albania, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Albania's fiscal deficit averaged 3.6% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 13.7% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Albania's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 2.2% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Albania inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Albania's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 2.75%, down from 4.00% a decade earlier. See our Albania monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the lek weakened by 1.8% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the lek, click here.
49 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 11 expert analysts.
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