External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in Albania
Albania: External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth was 15.82 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in Albania, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in Albania is 15.82 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 148.0% on the previous year and up 143.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in Albania peaked at 273.85 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -415.77 % change on previous year, in 1982.
That places Albania 49th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in Albania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 273.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -415.77 % change on previous year | -251.8% |
| 1983 | 41.35 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 1984 | 25.77 % change on previous year | -37.7% |
| 1985 | -15.14 % change on previous year | -158.7% |
| 1986 | 80.91 % change on previous year | -634.4% |
| 1987 | 76.72 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1989 | -7.61 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 1990 | -169.75 % change on previous year | +2130.8% |
| 1991 | -138.65 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 1993 | -43.28 % change on previous year | -68.8% |
| 1994 | 11.73 % change on previous year | -127.1% |
| 1995 | 18.99 % change on previous year | +61.9% |
| 1996 | -72.36 % change on previous year | -481.0% |
| 1997 | -14.54 % change on previous year | -79.9% |
| 1998 | -16.95 % change on previous year | +16.6% |
| 1999 | 20.75 % change on previous year | -222.4% |
| 2000 | -51.43 % change on previous year | -347.8% |
| 2001 | -15.33 % change on previous year | -70.2% |
| 2002 | -21.13 % change on previous year | +37.8% |
| 2003 | -5.56 % change on previous year | -73.7% |
| 2004 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -150.7% |
| 2005 | -19.79 % change on previous year | -801.2% |
| 2006 | -4.17 % change on previous year | -78.9% |
| 2007 | -23.89 % change on previous year | +473.5% |
| 2008 | -12.52 % change on previous year | -47.6% |
| 2009 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -123.6% |
| 2010 | 9.37 % change on previous year | +217.4% |
| 2011 | -15.88 % change on previous year | -269.5% |
| 2012 | 16.01 % change on previous year | -200.8% |
| 2013 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2014 | -8.74 % change on previous year | -551.6% |
| 2015 | 6.5 % change on previous year | -174.3% |
| 2016 | -0.2108 % change on previous year | -103.2% |
| 2017 | 5.93 % change on previous year | -2915.7% |
| 2018 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 2019 | -3.42 % change on previous year | -181.5% |
| 2020 | -3.38 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2021 | -4.02 % change on previous year | +18.9% |
| 2022 | 10.94 % change on previous year | -372.2% |
| 2023 | 41.14 % change on previous year | +276.0% |
| 2024 | -32.95 % change on previous year | -180.1% |
| 2025 | 15.82 % change on previous year | -148.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.51 % change on previous year | -415.77 % change on previous year | 273.85 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | -44.9 % change on previous year | -169.75 % change on previous year | 20.75 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -14.8 % change on previous year | -51.43 % change on previous year | 2.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.57 % change on previous year | -15.88 % change on previous year | 16.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.59 % change on previous year | -32.95 % change on previous year | 41.14 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 46 Naoero 16.79 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Georgia 16.43 % change on previous year compare
- 48 New Caledonia 16.35 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Bermuda 15.37 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Greece 14.46 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Palau 13.63 % change on previous year compare
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)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2551 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 3,316 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth 9.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 0.8284 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 12.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 166,955 current LCU per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in Albania?
- External balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in Albania was 15.82 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 273.85 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was -415.77 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Albania rank for external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth?
- Albania ranks 49th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 143.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.