🇦🇱 Albania
With 2,349,580 inhabitants (2025), Albania ranks 144 out of 213 in the population ranking (Europe). GDP per capita – Albania: $12,998 /inh. (2025), ranking 94 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.8 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 10.9 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.1 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Albania, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186).
Weaknesses – Albania, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Family planning needs met by modern methods (78/78), Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) (159/184), Unemployment (152/184).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Albania has $12,998 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Albania has 10.9 %, above the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Albania has 2.1 %, below the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Albania has 3.8 %, above the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 5 % | 2025 | 31 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $5,943 /inh. | 2021 | 78 of 184 |
| GDP growth | 3.8 % | 2025 | 84 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $28,221 /inh. | 2025 | 85 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $12,060 /inh. | 2025 | 89 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $12,998 /inh. | 2025 | 94 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 1.4 % | 2021 | 108 of 211 |
| GDP | $30.5B | 2025 | 114 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $66.3B | 2025 | 123 of 201 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 1.4 % | 2025 | 47 of 210 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 70.9 % | 2024 | 60 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.1 % | 2025 | 67 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 86.8 LCU/$ | 2025 | 71 of 211 |
| Real interest rate | 4 % | 2024 | 86 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 6.4 % | 2024 | 96 of 146 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture | 30.8 % | 2025 | 57 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 50.3 % | 2025 | 60 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 22 % | 2025 | 64 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 64.3 % | 2025 | 73 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 57.2 % | 2025 | 94 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 47.2 % | 2025 | 137 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 10.9 % | 2025 | 152 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 25.6 % | 2025 | 159 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $9.6B | 2025 | 72 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -0.5 % | 2025 | 91 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 37 % | 2025 | 96 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 42.5 % | 2025 | 101 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 79.5 % | 2025 | 102 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $4.3B | 2025 | 128 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 1.5 % | 2024 | 149 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 6.1 % | 2025 | 35 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 8.4 % | 2025 | 38 of 196 |
| International tourist arrivals | 2,658,000 arr. | 2020 | 56 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $1.2B | 2020 | 71 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.9B | 2025 | 73 of 203 |
| Official development aid received | 1.6 % | 2023 | 84 of 160 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | -1 % | 2024 | 49 of 158 |
| Central government debt | 50 % | 2024 | 52 of 109 |
| Military spending | 2 % | 2025 | 67 of 165 |
| Tax revenue | 18 % | 2024 | 68 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 25.4 % | 2023 | 82 of 160 |
| Research and development spending | 0.2 % | 2022 | 114 of 155 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 16 % | 2024 | 119 of 159 |
| Government final consumption | 12.8 % | 2025 | 132 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 7.2 months | 2025 | 38 of 177 |
| External debt | 39.7 % | 2024 | 55 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $8.6B | 2025 | 90 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 36.4 % | 2025 | 100 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14.8 % | 2025 | 56 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 69.2 % | 2025 | 68 of 189 |
| Gross capital formation | 25 % | 2024 | 73 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 22.8 % | 2025 | 85 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 21.8 % | 2025 | 117 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 6 % | 2025 | 143 of 201 |
| Services | 49.7 % | 2025 | 146 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106.8 per 100 girls | 2024 | 31 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 17.6 % | 2025 | 51 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 97.6 % | 2024 | 52 of 145 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 65.8 % | 2025 | 81 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 98.4 % | 2018 | 82 of 178 |
| Median age of the population | 36.3 yrs | 2023 | 83 of 226 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.6 % | 2025 | 87 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 97.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 127 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.4 % | 2025 | 127 of 213 |
| Urban population | 58.9 % | 2025 | 131 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 52 per 100 | 2025 | 133 of 213 |
| Population | 2,349,580 inhab. | 2025 | 144 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 16.6 % | 2025 | 154 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy life expectancy | 68.3 yrs | 2023 | 33 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 7.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 35 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 5.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 45 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 77.9 yrs | 2024 | 49 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 79.8 yrs | 2024 | 52 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 81.6 yrs | 2024 | 60 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 9.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 68 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 11.7 per 100,000 | 2019 | 71 of 188 |
| Death rate | 8.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 72 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 72 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 8.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 73 of 194 |
| Birth rate | 10.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 150 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.34 children/woman | 2024 | 184 of 213 |
| Population growth | -1.17 % | 2025 | 207 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.3 % | 2024 | 41 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 5.82 per 1,000 | 2020 | 67 of 196 |
| Hospital beds | 2.9 per 1,000 | 2020 | 70 of 190 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 15 per 100,000 | 2024 | 70 of 206 |
| Health expenditure | 7.1 % | 2023 | 82 of 191 |
| Physicians | 1.88 per 1,000 | 2020 | 90 of 193 |
| Undernourishment | 5.6 % | 2024 | 93 of 167 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 95.1 % | 2024 | 130 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 81 % | 2024 | 140 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 48.3 % | 2023 | 155 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of men | 27 kg/m² | 2016 | 51 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 161.8 cm | 2014 | 61 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 173.4 cm | 2014 | 69 of 198 |
| Tobacco use among women | 6.1 % | 2024 | 82 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 90 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 24.7 % | 2024 | 91 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 21.4 % | 2024 | 96 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 4.3 L/person | 2024 | 102 of 202 |
| Adult obesity | 24.1 % | 2024 | 109 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 36.7 % | 2024 | 118 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 23.3 % | 2024 | 121 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 10.6 % | 2024 | 138 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Muslims | 74.5 % | 2020 | 40 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 73.1 % | 2022 | 64 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 7.7 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 14.8 % | 2022 | 96 of 112 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.47 | 2003 | 103 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 17.8 % | 2020 | 136 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.22 | 2003 | 137 of 205 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1.7 % | 2024 | 154 of 212 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.04 | 2003 | 171 of 203 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0 % | 2020 | 179 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 29.4 | 2020 | 29 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.3 % | 2020 | 33 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 8.4 % | 2020 | 36 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 22.8 % | 2020 | 150 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 41.1 ° | 2026 | 53 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 4 countries | 2026 | 56 of 223 |
| Population density | 86.8 inh./km² | 2024 | 112 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 362 km | 2026 | 121 of 227 |
| Length of land borders | 691 km | 2026 | 129 of 230 |
| Total area | 28,750 km² | 2024 | 139 of 212 |
| Land area | 27,400 km² | 2024 | 142 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 10,972 m³/inh. | 2022 | 43 of 181 |
| Average elevation | 708 m | 2026 | 49 of 166 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,485 mm | 2022 | 61 of 180 |
| Highest point | 2,764 m | 2026 | 82 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 9.2 % | 2015 | 167 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 21.5 % | 2024 | 51 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 23.6 % | 2025 | 59 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 41.1 % | 2024 | 91 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 34.3 % | 2024 | 99 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.78 | 2025 | 78 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.38 | 2025 | 80 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.35 | 2025 | 82 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.29 | 2025 | 89 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.48 | 2025 | 90 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.47 | 2025 | 97 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.6 | 2025 | 118 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.96 | 2025 | 23 of 174 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.91 | 2025 | 31 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.9 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.87 | 2025 | 52 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.46 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.76 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.79 | 2025 | 80 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.76 | 2025 | 80 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.67 | 2025 | 97 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.47 | 2025 | 67 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.3 | 2025 | 73 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 42 pts | 2024 | 80 of 179 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.59 | 2025 | 82 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.69 | 2025 | 86 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.21 | 2025 | 87 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.13 | 2025 | 95 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.04 | 2025 | 101 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.62 | 2025 | 104 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.09 | 2025 | 111 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.3 | 2025 | 117 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 46.2 % | 2025 | 17 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 35 % | 2025 | 47 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,946 | 2025 | 135 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 31 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 42 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 80.3 /100 | 2025 | 64 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 78.1 /100 | 2025 | 64 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 75.8 /100 | 2025 | 83 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 25 /100 | 2025 | 133 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 11.3 pts | 2025 | 38 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 63 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 12 wks | 2026 | 18 of 61 |
| Maternal mortality | 7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 34 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.8 % | 2018 | 41 of 204 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 15.2 % | 2018 | 65 of 150 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 12.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 69 of 213 |
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 6 % | 2018 | 78 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 3.7 % | 2018 | 180 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Trade union membership rate | 36.8 % | 2017 | 14 of 137 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 51.1 % | 2018 | 24 of 99 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 62 yrs | 2026 | 39 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $981 | 2026 | 53 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $461 | 2025 | 61 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 78.1 % | 2021 | 65 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.9 /10 | 2024 | 106 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 11.8 % | 2018 | 53 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Albania?
Albania has about 2,349,580 inhabitants (2025), ranking 144 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Albania?
GDP per capita is $12,998 /inh. (2025): Albania ranks 94 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Albania?
Annual inflation is 2.1 % (2025); Albania ranks 67 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Albania?
The unemployment rate is 10.9 % (2025); Albania ranks 152 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Albania stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Albania has $12,998 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Albania come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.