Albania—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #63 of 192Updated July 2026
Latest Value
-1.9%
2027
YoY Change
+0.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#63
of 192 countries
Maximum
-0.7%
2024
Minimum
-7.8%
2000
Last
-1.9%
Previous
-1.9%
Highest
-0.7%
Lowest
-7.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Albania's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -1.9% in 2026, ranking #63 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was -0.7% (2024) and the lowest was -7.8% (2000). The IMF WEO projects -1.9% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -1.9% | +0.0% |
| 2026 | -1.9% | -11.8% |
| 2025 | -1.7% | -142.9% |
| 2024 | -0.7% | +46.2% |
| 2023 | -1.3% | +63.9% |
| 2022 | -3.6% | +21.7% |
| 2021 | -4.6% | +31.3% |
| 2020 | -6.7% | -252.6% |
| 2019 | -1.9% | -18.7% |
| 2018 | -1.6% | -14.3% |
| 2017 | -1.4% | +6.7% |
| 2016 | -1.5% | +65.1% |
| 2015 | -4.3% | +21.8% |
| 2014 | -5.5% | -5.8% |
| 2013 | -5.2% | -52.9% |
| 2012 | -3.4% | +2.9% |
| 2011 | -3.5% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | -3.5% | +47.0% |
| 2009 | -6.6% | -34.7% |
| 2008 | -4.9% | -53.1% |
| 2007 | -3.2% | +3.0% |
| 2006 | -3.3% | +5.7% |
| 2005 | -3.5% | +32.7% |
| 2004 | -5.2% | -4.0% |
| 2003 | -5.0% | +19.4% |
| 2002 | -6.2% | +8.8% |
| 2001 | -6.8% | +12.8% |
| 2000 | -7.8% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -1.9% | -11.8% |
| 2027Forecast | -1.9% | +0.0% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 27.6% | 2026 |
| 2 | Nauru | 13.1% | 2026 |
| 3 | Norway | 10.2% | 2026 |
| 4 | Oman | 5.2% | 2026 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.9% | 2026 |
| 6 | Macao SAR, China | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 7 | Lesotho | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 8 | Singapore | 3.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Lebanon | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 10 | Liechtenstein | 3.0% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
General government net lending/borrowing as a percentage of GDP. A positive value indicates a fiscal surplus; negative indicates a deficit.
Methodology
Revenue minus expenditure minus net acquisition of nonfinancial assets, as a percentage of GDP. A comprehensive measure of the fiscal balance.
Unit
Percent of GDP