Albania GDP Per Capita (2026)
Albania has a developing Southeast European economy supported by services, tourism, construction, agriculture, energy, trade, and growing investment. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps track the country’s economic convergence on a per-person basis. Explore Albania’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$12,493
Est. in USD
World Rank
#79
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+11.2%
+$1,258
Europe Rank
#38
Out of 43 countries
1. Albania GDP Per Capita in 2026
Albania’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across tourism, services, construction, agriculture, energy, and trade. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that makes comparisons with economies of different sizes more meaningful. It also helps show how investment and structural economic changes translate into production per person.
2. Albania GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Albania GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,493 | +11.2% |
| 2025 | $11,235 | +12.9% |
| 2024 | $9,948 | +15.8% |
| 2023 | $8,594 | +24.4% |
| 2022 | $6,908 | +8.0% |
| 2021 | $6,396 | +18.9% |
| 2020 | $5,381 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | $5,459 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $5,366 | +18.1% |
| 2017 | $4,543 | +10.2% |
| 2016 | $4,124 | +4.3% |
| 2015 | $3,954 | -13.8% |
| 2014 | $4,585 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | $4,416 | +3.9% |
| 2012 | $4,249 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | $4,440 | +8.3% |
| 2010 | $4,098 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | $4,114 | -5.9% |
| 2008 | $4,371 | +21.6% |
| 2007 | $3,595 | +20.9% |
| 2006 | $2,973 | +11.2% |
| 2005 | $2,674 | +12.8% |
| 2004 | $2,371 | +29.6% |
| 2003 | $1,830 | +28.2% |
| 2002 | $1,428 | +11.3% |
| 2001 | $1,283 | +13.6% |
| 2000 | $1,129 | +8.8% |
| 1999 | $1,038 | +27.1% |
| 1998 | $817 | +15.6% |
| 1997 | $707 | -30.0% |
| 1996 | $1,010 | +11.7% |
| 1995 | $904 | +22.8% |
| 1994 | $736 | +62.5% |
| 1993 | $453 | +74.2% |
| 1992 | $260 | -36.3% |
| 1991 | $408 | -39.6% |
| 1990 | $676 | -21.5% |
| 1989 | $861 | +7.0% |
| 1988 | $805 | -3.2% |
| 1987 | $832 | -2.8% |
| 1986 | $856 | +8.5% |
| 1985 | $789 | +0.1% |
| 1984 | $788 | -3.4% |
| 1983 | $816 | -1.1% |
| 1982 | $825 | +0.9% |
| 1981 | $818 | +12.4% |
| 1980 | $728 | — |
4. Albania GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+11.2%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+95.3%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+202.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+320.2%
(2006 to 2026)
Albania’s GDP per capita has generally increased as tourism, infrastructure, services, foreign investment, wages, and economic integration have expanded. Inflation, population migration, exchange rates, visitor activity, and external demand can influence annual movements. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of reform, rapid growth, slowdown, and renewed expansion.
5. Albania GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Albania
$12,493
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Albania’s GDP per capita is approximately
79.1%
below the
Europe average
and
50.4%
below the world average.
6. Albania GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #35 | Russia | $18,525 |
| #36 | Serbia | $17,252 |
| #37 | Montenegro | $16,377 |
| #38 | Albania | $12,493 |
| #39 | North Macedonia | $11,967 |
| #40 | Belarus | $11,286 |
| #41 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | $10,701 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Albania
Albania GDP (Nominal)
$33.3 Billion
(2026)
Albania GDP Per Capita
$12,493
(2026)
Albania’s total GDP captures the full scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita relates that production to population. Total GDP shows the overall size of the Albanian economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production generated for each resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of economic performance.
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8. Albania GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $13,217 | +5.8% |
| 2028 | $14,148 | +7.0% |
| 2029 | $15,137 | +7.0% |
| 2030 | $16,204 | +7.0% |
Albania GDP per capita is projected to reach $16,204 by 2030, representing a 29.7% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Albania GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Albania GDP per capita is estimated at $12,493 in 2026.
It ranks #79 globally and #38 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 11.2% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 95.3%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 202.9%.
It is approximately 79.1% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 50.4% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $16,204 by 2030, 29.7% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Albania GDP Per Capita FAQs
Albania GDP per capita is estimated at $12,493 in 2026.
Albania ranks #79 globally and #38 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 11.2% compared with 2025.
Albania GDP per capita was approximately $3,954 in 2015.
Albania GDP per capita is approximately 79.1% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.