Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Albania
Albania: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 6.0% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Albania, 1995–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Albania recorded 6.0% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
That represents a change of down 7.3% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Albania peaked at 7.5% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4.3%, in 2002.
Albania ranks 143rd of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 31 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Albania, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5.8% | — |
| 1996 | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 5.2% | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 5.1% | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 5.1% | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 4.7% | -7.0% |
| 2001 | 4.3% | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 4.3% | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 4.3% | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 4.5% | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 4.8% | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 5.3% | +10.8% |
| 2007 | 5.7% | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 5.4% | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 5.7% | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 6.0% | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 6.2% | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 5.4% | -13.1% |
| 2013 | 5.7% | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 5.9% | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 6.3% | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 6.3% | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 6.5% | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 6.7% | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 7.0% | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 7.1% | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 6.9% | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 7.5% | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 7.2% | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 6.5% | -9.7% |
| 2025 | 6.0% | -7.3% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 6.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 52% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Albania's 6.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 50% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.8% | 5 |
| 2000s | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.2% | 5.4% | 7.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.9% | 6.0% | 7.5% | 6 |
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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Albania?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Albania was 6.0% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 7.5% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.3% in 2002.
- How does Albania rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Albania ranks 143rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.