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Albania
Albania places highest on Renewable Share of Electricity Generation (top 2% worldwide) and lowest on Livestock Production Index (bottom 4%).
Albania in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
2,811,655
people
since 1950
Land area
27,400
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
22,724
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
79.6
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.81
HDI, 0–1
since 1990
Unemployment
10.93
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Albania
Key facts about Albania
- Capital
- Tirana
- Official language
- Albanian
- Currency
- Albanian lek (ALL)
- ISO code
- ALB · AL
- Domain · dialling
- .al · +355
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Albania’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
24thof 178
From 3 of 3 key statistics
36thof 177
From 3 of 3 key statistics
46thof 194
From 3 of 3 key statistics
68thof 193
From 5 of 5 key statistics
joint66thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
74thof 201
From 4 of 4 key statistics
77thof 191
From 3 of 3 key statistics
90thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
74thof 161
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint87thof 150
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint146thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint139thof 147
From 3 of 3 key statistics
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Albania’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Albania in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Albania stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Albania sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Albania does best6
In the top third of all countries measured. 3 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stDeaths in Organized Violencetop 35%
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 0
- 1st
Position · derived 1st of 190 · 100 · 2024
world median 31.14 (better)
- 4th
Position · derived 137th of 140 · 1 = worst · 8.9 · 2023
world median 25.2 (better)
Position · derived 150th of 160 · 1 = worst · 9 · 2024
world median 4,750 (better) · ▼ 4 pts since 2014
- Out-of-School Rate, Primarytop 12%
Position · derived 107th of 121 · 1 = worst · 0.488 · 2024
world median 3.691 (better) · ▼ 5 pts since 2014
Where Albania struggles most5
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 2 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 9thLivestock Production Indexbottom 4%
Position · derived 186th of 194 · 83.74 · 2022
world median 107.06 (worse) · ▼ 53 pts since 2012
- 9thPISA Reading Performancebottom 10%
Position · derived 71st of 79 · 358.43 · 2022
world median 440.35 (worse) · ▲ 5 pts since 2012
- Liner Shipping Connectivity Indexbottom 9%
Rank 157th of 175 · 14.2 · 2026
world median 56.21 (worse) · ▼ 5 pts since 2016
- Youth Unemployment Ratebottom 14%
Position · derived 26th of 182 · 1 = worst · 25.57 · 2025
world median 12.83 (worse) · ▲ 6 pts since 2015
- PISA Science Performancebottom 14%
Position · derived 68th of 79 · 375.97 · 2022
world median 446.93 (worse) · ▲ 9 pts since 2012
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Albania can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
64th
of 141 · 1990
71st
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
112th
of 173 · 2012
91st
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
38th
of 112 · 1999
35th
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 25 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
84th
of 132 · 2022
67th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
93rd
of 140 · 1995
81st
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
85th
of 172 · 2020
85th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Albania has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Debt Service on External Debt+56 pts since 2014
- Human Capital Index+39 pts since 2010
- Female Labour Force Participation Rate+39 pts since 2015
Losing ground
Where Albania has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Open Data Inventory-24 pts since 2015
- Adjusted Net Savings-22 pts since 2011
05In context
Albania and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 174, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Southern Europe
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 174 placed).
- 15
Slovenia - 24
Portugal - 26
Italy - 28
Spain - 29
Malta - 30
Croatia - 38
Greece - 44
Montenegro - 45
Serbia - =46
North Macedonia - 56
Bosnia and Herzegovina - 57Albania
- —
Andorranot placed - —
Gibraltarnot placed - —
Kosovonot placed - —
San Marinonot placed - —
Vatican Citynot placed
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Albania
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions21
Agriculture Orientation Index106th of 132position · derived0.13Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
bottom 19% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Albania 0.13 · world median 0.305 (worse)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Civic Space Ratings69th of 198position · derived68.21Civic space score (0–100)2025
top 35% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Albania 68.21 · world median 50.46 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Completeness of Birth Registrationbottom 50%98.4Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
bottom 50% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Albania 98.4 · world median 98.4
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Corruption Perceptions Index91st of 181rank39CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
bottom 49% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Albania 39 · world median 39
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Debt Service on External Debt84th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst8.009Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)2024
top 23% of 109 countries measured
World Bank Group · Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)
Albania 8.009 · world median 12.93 (better)
Best in the world 0.285 (Iran)
▲ +56 percentile points since 2014
External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)62nd of 110position · derived · 1 = worst39.72External debt stocks (% of GNI)2024
top 44% of 110 countries measured
World Bank Group · External debt stocks (% of GNI)
Albania 39.72 · world median 43.94 (better)
Best in the world 2.213 (Iran)
▲ +33 percentile points since 2014
General Government Consumption91st of 132position · derived12.85General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 31% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Albania 12.85 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index85th of 195rank43.44AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 43% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Albania 43.44 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness80th of 209position · derived0.312Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2024
top 38% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Albania 0.312 · world median 0.01 (better)
Best in the world 2.28 (Singapore)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
Government Spending on Education84th of 123position · derived3.092Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)2023
bottom 32% of 123 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Albania 3.092 · world median 3.709 (worse)
Best in the world 16.39 (Kiribati)
No real change since 2013
Open Data Inventory88th of 168rank58ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 48% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Albania 58 · world median 59 (worse)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▼ -24 percentile points since 2015
Public Sector Employment52nd of 135position · derived19.96Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
top 38% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Albania 19.96 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill142nd of 168position · derived4.321Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
bottom 16% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Albania 4.321 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality81st of 209position · derived0.136Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2024
top 38% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Albania 0.136 · world median -0.09 (better)
Best in the world 2.132 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Rule of Law107th of 211position · derived-0.119Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2024
bottom 50% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Albania -0.119 · world median -0.1 (worse)
Best in the world 2.021 (Finland)
No real change since 2014
Statistical Performance Indicators48th of 188position · derived83.65SPI overall score (0–100)2024
top 25% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Albania 83.65 · world median 69.3 (better)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2016
Trade Union Density14th of 139position · derived36.85Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
top 9% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Albania 36.85 · world median 16.68 (better)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index91st of 176position · derived0.484Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 49% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Albania 0.484 · world median 0.497 (worse)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Voice and Accountability104th of 208position · derived-0.012Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2024
top 50% of 208 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Albania -0.012 · world median -0.02 (better)
Best in the world 1.929 (Norway)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Women, Business and the Law41st of 190position · derived91.25WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
top 22% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Albania 91.25 · world median 81.25 (better)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
No real change since 2014
Economy & Innovation28
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution114th of 139position · derived46.07Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 18% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Albania 46.07 · world median 72.83 (worse)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2014
Adjusted Net Savings86th of 118position · derived3.072Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
bottom 27% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Albania 3.072 · world median 8.389 (worse)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▼ -22 percentile points since 2011
Agricultural Land104th of 209position · derived38.12Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
top 50% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Albania 38.12 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2013
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)41st of 158position · derived14.8Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
top 25% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Albania 14.8 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Cereal Yield43rd of 179position · derived5,170Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
top 24% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Albania 5,170 · world median 3,072 (better)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Crop Production Index43rd of 195position · derived121.68Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 22% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Albania 121.68 · world median 106.23 (better)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▲ +30 percentile points since 2012
Economic Complexity Index81st of 145rank0.032ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
bottom 44% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Albania 0.032 · world median 0.131 (worse)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)68th of 138position · derived37.01Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 49% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Albania 37.01 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2015
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare109th of 188position · derived66.08Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
bottom 43% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Albania 66.08 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2013
Food Production Index106th of 195position · derived105.4Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 46% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Albania 105.4 · world median 106.08 (worse)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2012
GDP Growth76th of 186position · derived3.789GDP growth (annual %)2025
top 41% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Albania 3.789 · world median 3.396 (better)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)75th of 185position · derived22,724GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 40% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Albania 22,724 · world median 17,265 (better)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2015
Global Innovation Index67th of 139rank29.61GII score (0–100)2025
top 48% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Albania 29.61 · world median 28.52 (better)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2022
Gross Savings (% of GDP)72nd of 146position · derived22.5Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
top 49% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Albania 22.5 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2014
Household Consumption44th of 131position · derived69.19Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
top 33% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Albania 69.19 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2015
ICT Goods Exports99th of 119position · derived0.07ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
bottom 17% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Albania 0.07 · world median 0.975 (worse)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
No real change since 2014
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)68th of 138position · derived42.52Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 49% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Albania 42.52 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)102nd of 158position · derived21.83Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 36% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Albania 21.83 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2015
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index62nd of 169position · derived0.705IHDI (0–1)2023
top 36% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Albania 0.705 · world median 0.609 (better)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index157th of 175rank14.2LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
bottom 9% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Albania 14.2 · world median 56.21 (worse)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2016
Livestock Density111th of 188position · derived0.44Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
bottom 41% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Albania 0.44 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2013
Livestock Production Index186th of 194position · derived83.74Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 4% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Albania 83.74 · world median 107.06 (worse)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▼ -53 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index97th of 139rank2.5LPI score (1–5)2023
bottom 24% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Albania 2.5 · world median 2.9 (worse)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2016
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)107th of 132position · derived6.034Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 19% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
Albania 6.034 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Net Official Development Assistance Received78th of 130position · derived1.555Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
bottom 40% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
Albania 1.555 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
No real change since 2013
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)102nd of 180position · derived1.443Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
bottom 48% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Albania 1.443 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)70th of 138position · derived79.53Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
bottom 50% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
Albania 79.53 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
World Energy Trilemma Index48th of 99rank63.8Trilemma score (0–100)2023
top 50% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Albania 63.8 · world median 63.8
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour18
Average Weekly Hours Worked63rd of 182position · derived41.32Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
top 34% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Albania 41.32 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▲ +24 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture56th of 182position · derived30.77Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
top 30% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Albania 30.77 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Industry63rd of 182position · derived21.98Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
top 34% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Albania 21.98 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Services136th of 182position · derived47.24Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
bottom 25% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Albania 47.24 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio94th of 182position · derived57.24Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
bottom 49% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Albania 57.24 · world median 57.72 (worse)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▲ +29 percentile points since 2015
Female Labour Force Participation Rate56th of 182position · derived58.57Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 30% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Albania 58.57 · world median 53.36 (better)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▲ +39 percentile points since 2015
Female Share of Senior and Middle Management54th of 86position · derived33.41Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)2024
bottom 38% of 86 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)
Albania 33.41 · world median 35.86 (worse)
Best in the world 56.69 (Nauru)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2014
Firms with a Female Top Manager91st of 179position · derived19.11Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
bottom 49% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Albania 19.11 · world median 19.16 (worse)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed83rd of 168position · derived47,604GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
top 49% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Albania 47,604 · world median 47,384 (better)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Labour Force Participation Rate73rd of 182position · derived64.26Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 40% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Albania 64.26 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
▲ +36 percentile points since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked100th of 182position · derived18.7Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
bottom 45% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Albania 18.7 · world median 22.16 (worse)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Self-Employment Rate60th of 182position · derived50.28Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
top 33% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Albania 50.28 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Unemployment Rate32nd of 182position · derived · 1 = worst10.93Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
bottom 17% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Albania 10.93 · world median 5.084 (worse)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment57th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst46.03Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 31% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Albania 46.03 · world median 28.67 (worse)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Working Poverty Ratetop 15%0.1Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)2025
top 15% of 113 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)
Albania 0.1 · world median 4.885 (better)
Best in the world 0.007 (Bhutan)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training27th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst21.03Youth not in education, employment or training (%)2024
bottom 27% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Youth not in education, employment or training (%)
Albania 21.03 · world median 14.31 (worse)
Best in the world 3.975 (Iceland)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2014
Youth Unemployment Rate26th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst25.57Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
bottom 14% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Albania 25.57 · world median 12.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge16
Adult Literacy Rate51st of 172position · derived97.68Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
top 29% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Albania 97.68 · world median 93.99 (better)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling76th of 195position · derived14.51Expected years of schooling2023
top 39% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Albania 14.51 · world median 13.34 (better)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2013
Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary59th of 75position · derived1.877Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 23% of 76 countries measured · 76 share 75 positions
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)
Albania 1.877 · world median 5.494 (worse)
Best in the world 87.12 (San Marino)
No real change since 2018
Mean Years of Schooling88th of 193position · derived10.18Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
top 45% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Albania 10.18 · world median 9.933 (better)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Out-of-School Rate, Primary107th of 121position · derived · 1 = worst0.488Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)2024
top 12% of 121 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)
Albania 0.488 · world median 3.691 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (United Arab Emirates)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
PISA Mathematics Performance66th of 79position · derived368.22Mean mathematics score2022
bottom 17% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean mathematics score
Albania 368.22 · world median 442.09 (worse)
Best in the world 574.66 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2012
PISA Reading Performance71st of 79position · derived358.43Mean reading score2022
bottom 10% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean reading score
Albania 358.43 · world median 440.35 (worse)
Best in the world 542.55 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2012
PISA Science Performance68th of 79position · derived375.97Mean science score2022
bottom 14% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean science score
Albania 375.97 · world median 446.93 (worse)
Best in the world 561.43 (Singapore)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2012
Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate24th of 120position · derived92.56Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)2024
top 19% of 120 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)
Albania 92.56 · world median 65.93 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Moldova)
▲ +22 percentile points since 2014
Primary Completion Rate83rd of 165position · derived97.43Primary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 49% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Albania 97.43 · world median 97.43
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
School Life Expectancy14th of 77position · derived17.3School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)2024
top 17% of 77 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)
Albania 17.3 · world median 14.59 (better)
Best in the world 21.01 (Monaco)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2014
Secondary School Enrolment17th of 109position · derived108.36Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)2024
top 15% of 109 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)
Albania 108.36 · world median 93.19 (better)
Best in the world 158.55 (Monaco)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2014
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio12th of 95position · derived84.15Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)2024
top 12% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)
Albania 84.15 · world median 52.77 (better)
Best in the world 141.86 (Macau)
▲ +13 percentile points since 2014
Upper Secondary Attainment57th of 95position · derived53.97Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)2023
bottom 40% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)
Albania 53.97 · world median 65.76 (worse)
Best in the world 97.89 (Belarus)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Upper Secondary Completion Rate36th of 164position · derived88.9Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
top 21% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Albania 88.9 · world median 64.87 (better)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratetop 36%99.0615–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
top 36% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Albania 99.06 · world median 98.22 (better)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing14
Dietary Energy Supply55th of 155position · derived3,235Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
top 35% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Albania 3,235 · world median 2,982 (better)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months81st of 136position · derived36.54Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
bottom 41% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Albania 36.54 · world median 40.74 (worse)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index35th of 172rank0.107GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
top 20% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Albania 0.107 · world median 0.351 (better)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index95th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst0.003MPI (0–1)2025
top 13% of 109 countries measured
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · MPI (0–1)
Albania 0.003 · world median 0.039 (better)
Best in the world 0 (Serbia)
No real change since 2018
Global Violent Deaths122nd of 206position · derived · 1 = worst2.7Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
top 42% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Albania 2.7 · world median 4.02 (better)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index50th of 172position · derived0.634HCI score (0–1)2020
top 29% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Albania 0.634 · world median 0.564 (better)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▲ +39 percentile points since 2010
Human Development Index71st of 193rank0.81HDI score (0–1)2023
top 36% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Albania 0.81 · world median 0.762 (better)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth54th of 222position · derived79.6Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
top 24% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Albania 79.6 · world median 74.63 (better)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio161st of 195position · derived · 1 = worst6.87Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
top 18% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Albania 6.87 · world median 46.65 (better)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare143rd of 178position · derived0.44Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
bottom 21% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Albania 0.44 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity46th of 127position · derived · 1 = worst8.4Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
bottom 34% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Albania 8.4 · world median 4.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Prevalence of Undernourishment79th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst5.4Population undernourished (%)2023
bottom 48% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Albania 5.4 · world median 5.2 (worse)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five95th of 162position · derived · 1 = worst11.32Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
top 42% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Albania 11.32 · world median 13.8 (better)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate131st of 200position · derived · 1 = worst9.227Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 35% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Albania 9.227 · world median 14.54 (better)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Development & Human Capital12
Access to Electricitytop 28%100Population with electricity access (%)2024
top 28% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Albania 100 · world median 100
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Agricultural Irrigated Land18th of 121position · derived18.16Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
top 14% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Albania 18.16 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Arable Land per Person40th of 206position · derived0.245Arable land (hectares per person)2023
top 19% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Albania 0.245 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2013
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiobottom 44%36.4Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
bottom 44% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Albania 36.4 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2012
Child Marriage94th of 143position · derived · 1 = worst11.8Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
top 35% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Albania 11.8 · world median 17.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality110th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst12.81Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
top 35% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Albania 12.81 · world median 17.05 (better)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Cost of Sending Remittances18th of 93position · derived · 1 = worst5.6Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)2023
bottom 18% of 93 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)
Albania 5.6 · world median 3.225 (worse)
Best in the world -49.69 (Malawi)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2016
Gender Development Index101st of 184position · derived0.963Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
bottom 45% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Albania 0.963 · world median 0.971 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2013
Land Under Cereal Production131st of 179position · derived135,654Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
bottom 27% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Albania 135,654 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Organic Agricultural Area120th of 150position · derived0.08Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
bottom 23% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Albania 0.08 · world median 0.725 (worse)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2014
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI26th of 156position · derived0.755PHDI (0–1)2023
top 16% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Albania 0.755 · world median 0.678 (better)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
No real change since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector72nd of 171position · derived70.89Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
top 41% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Albania 70.89 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2012
Environment & Sustainability8
Agricultural Emissions132nd of 193position · derived2,458Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
bottom 34% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Albania 2,458 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Ecological Footprint59th of 126position · derived · 1 = worst2.402Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
bottom 46% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Albania 2.402 · world median 2.296 (worse)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Forest Area112th of 210position · derived28.79Forest area (% of land area)2023
bottom 48% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Albania 28.79 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster150th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst9New displacements by disaster (people)2024
top 6% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Albania 9 · world median 4,750 (better)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita43rd of 181position · derived10,972Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
top 23% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Albania 10,972 · world median 2,528 (better)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation1st of 190position · derived100Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
top 2% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Albania 100 · world median 31.14 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
No real change since 2014
Water Stress118th of 177position · derived · 1 = worst4.8Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
top 34% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Albania 4.8 · world median 10 (better)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
World Risk Index79th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst5.91WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
bottom 41% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Albania 5.91 · world median 4.17 (worse)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
No real change since 2015
Gender & Equality1
Social Institutions and Gender Index137th of 140position · derived · 1 = worst8.9SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
top 2% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Albania 8.9 · world median 25.2 (better)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Peace & Security5
Deaths in Organized Violence59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
top 35% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Albania 0 · world median 0
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Global Militarisation Index101st of 149rank · 1 = worst83.23GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
top 32% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Albania 83.23 · world median 100.66 (better)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
No real change since 2013
INFORM Risk Index118th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst3.1INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
top 38% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Albania 3.1 · world median 3.7 (better)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
No real change since 2016
Physical Violence Index23rd of 176position · derived0.962Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
top 13% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Albania 0.962 · world median 0.79 (better)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Political Stability and Absence of Violence107th of 211position · derived0.02Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2024
bottom 50% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Albania 0.02 · world median 0.04 (worse)
Best in the world 1.582 (Liechtenstein)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Albania. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · last seen 2018
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Children with Functional Difficulties
- Container Port Traffic · last seen 2023
- Country Policy and Institutional Assessment · last seen 2006
- Fatal Occupational Injuries
- Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
- Gender Social Norms Index
- Gini Index · last seen 2020
- Global Report on Food Crises
- GNI per Capita (PPP) · last seen 2024
- Government Funding per Primary Student · last seen 2019
- Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP) · last seen 2024
- Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · last seen 2020
- INFORM Severity Index
- Informal Employment Rate
- Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2020
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2020
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · last seen 2020
- Prosperity Gap · last seen 2020
- Research and Development Spending · last seen 2022
- Violent Discipline of Children
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Albania: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/albania