Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Albania
Albania: Debt service as a share of exports of good and services was 6.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Albania, 2000–2023
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Albania is 6.0%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Albania peaked at 17.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 2008.
That places Albania 73rd out of 116 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Albania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.1% | — |
| 2001 | 4.1% | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 6.5% | +57.8% |
| 2003 | 5.0% | -22.6% |
| 2004 | 4.7% | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 4.4% | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 4.4% | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 3.6% | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 3.1% | -14.0% |
| 2009 | 4.8% | +53.8% |
| 2010 | 6.8% | +41.6% |
| 2011 | 7.6% | +10.5% |
| 2012 | 8.0% | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 5.1% | -36.5% |
| 2014 | 6.3% | +25.1% |
| 2015 | 17.0% | +167.9% |
| 2016 | 7.2% | -57.3% |
| 2017 | 6.8% | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 13.1% | +92.5% |
| 2019 | 7.3% | -44.2% |
| 2020 | 17.7% | +141.5% |
| 2021 | 8.9% | -49.4% |
| 2022 | 6.0% | -32.7% |
| 2023 | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.5% | 3.1% | 6.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.5% | 5.1% | 17.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.7% | 6.0% | 17.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More economy & growth data for Albania
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.74 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.47 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 341.64 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0112 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 145.41 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.85 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 8.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0606 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 788.1 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 32.02 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Albania?
- Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Albania was 6.0% in 2023, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest debt service as a share of exports of good and services recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 17.7% in 2020.
- What is the lowest debt service as a share of exports of good and services recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1% in 2008.
- How does Albania rank for debt service as a share of exports of good and services?
- Albania ranks 73rd out of 116 countries with data for 2023.
- Is debt service as a share of exports of good and services rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Debt service as a share of exports of good and services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and primary income (%).