Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Albania
Albania: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) was 36.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Albania, 1980–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Albania is 36.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 8.2% on the previous year and down 33.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Albania peaked at 72.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1986.
Albania ranks 59th of 193 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), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Albania, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1981 | 1.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1982 | 2.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.0% |
| 1983 | 1.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 1984 | 1.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1985 | 1.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1986 | 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.8% |
| 1987 | 1.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 1.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.5% |
| 1989 | 1.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 1.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 1991 | 4.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +114.1% |
| 1992 | 72.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1655.1% |
| 1993 | 65.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1994 | 38.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -40.9% |
| 1995 | 25.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -33.6% |
| 1996 | 34.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +33.1% |
| 1997 | 50.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +47.9% |
| 1998 | 54.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 46.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.0% |
| 2000 | 60.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +31.3% |
| 2001 | 62.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 64.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 53.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.2% |
| 2004 | 44.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.2% |
| 2005 | 46.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 46.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 47.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 42.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 46.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 49.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 52.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 51.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 49.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 49.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 55.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.4% |
| 2016 | 56.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 54.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 48.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 2019 | 48.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 40.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.7% |
| 2021 | 46.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.5% |
| 2022 | 53.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.7% |
| 2023 | 44.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.7% |
| 2024 | 40.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 2025 | 36.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 36.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 4.8× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Albania's 36.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 31.4× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Albania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +1655.1% | 4.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 72.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1991 | +114.1% | 1.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 39.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 72.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 42.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 64.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 48.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 56.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 36.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 53.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 56 Nepal 45.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 57 North Macedonia 40.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 58 Bhutan 40.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 60 Mozambique 35.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 61 Gambia 35.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 62 Japan 34.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Albania
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 0.7721 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 18.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0092 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 119.44 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 13.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0067 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 87.21 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -30.02 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Albania?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Albania was 36.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 72.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1992.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1986.
- How does Albania rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Albania ranks 59th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.7%. 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), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.