Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Albania
Albania: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 3.7 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Albania, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Albania stood at 3.7 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 20.3% on the previous year and up 223.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Albania peaked at 940.99 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -19.52 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Albania ranks 129th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Albania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -2 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 14.23 % change on previous year | -812.4% |
| 1983 | -11.9 % change on previous year | -183.6% |
| 1984 | -8.07 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 1985 | -2.75 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 1986 | -13.54 % change on previous year | +392.4% |
| 1987 | -0.1785 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 1988 | 21.74 % change on previous year | -12280.1% |
| 1989 | 18.41 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 1990 | 0.7648 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 1991 | 16.06 % change on previous year | +1999.4% |
| 1992 | 940.99 % change on previous year | +5760.9% |
| 1993 | 65.71 % change on previous year | -93.0% |
| 1994 | -6.27 % change on previous year | -109.5% |
| 1995 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -140.7% |
| 1996 | 48.25 % change on previous year | +1792.5% |
| 1997 | 4.91 % change on previous year | -89.8% |
| 1998 | 20.91 % change on previous year | +325.9% |
| 1999 | 7.4 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 2000 | 43.31 % change on previous year | +485.0% |
| 2001 | 17.14 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 2002 | 14.16 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 2003 | 7.73 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 2004 | 5.67 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2005 | 16.38 % change on previous year | +188.8% |
| 2006 | 11.24 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 2007 | 23.93 % change on previous year | +112.8% |
| 2008 | 6.21 % change on previous year | -74.0% |
| 2009 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -80.8% |
| 2010 | 5.56 % change on previous year | +365.4% |
| 2011 | 12.29 % change on previous year | +121.0% |
| 2012 | -6.21 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 2013 | -0.0164 % change on previous year | -99.7% |
| 2014 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -23721.2% |
| 2015 | -3 % change on previous year | -177.5% |
| 2016 | 5.65 % change on previous year | -288.4% |
| 2017 | 7.13 % change on previous year | +26.1% |
| 2018 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 2019 | 2.77 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 2020 | -19.52 % change on previous year | -803.8% |
| 2021 | 35.52 % change on previous year | -281.9% |
| 2022 | 23.05 % change on previous year | -35.1% |
| 2023 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -92.5% |
| 2024 | 4.64 % change on previous year | +170.0% |
| 2025 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -20.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.77 % change on previous year | -13.54 % change on previous year | 21.74 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 110.13 % change on previous year | -6.27 % change on previous year | 940.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.7 % change on previous year | 1.2 % change on previous year | 43.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.05 % change on previous year | -6.21 % change on previous year | 12.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.18 % change on previous year | -19.52 % change on previous year | 35.52 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 126 Norway 3.99 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Mozambique 3.89 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Malaysia 3.76 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Luxembourg 3.64 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Czechia 3.62 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Uruguay 3.55 % 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)
- 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 imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Albania?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Albania was 3.7 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 940.99 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.52 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Albania rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Albania ranks 129th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 223.3%. 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 Imports of 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 Imports of 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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- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.