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.

Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Albania

Name: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Albania
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
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Albania: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 36.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

36.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 8.2%

World rank

59th

of 193 countries

All-time high

72.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP

in 1992

All-time low

1.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP

in 1986

Years of data

1980–2025

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 in Albania, year by year

Annual values for Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Albania, 1980 to 2025.
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 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

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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)

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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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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$)

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GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks

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Indicator: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP
Unit: current LCU per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 193 places, 9,037 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

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.