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Economy of Albania vs Ivory Coast compared: GDP & Debt

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Albania has a GDP of $27B compared to $87.1B for Ivory Coast, ranking 112/197 and 77/197 by economy size, respectively.

Albania has $15.2B in government debt (56% of GDP), compared to $51.6B (59.3% of GDP) in Ivory Coast.

Albania vs Ivory Coast GDP by year

Albania
Ivory Coast
1x
Year GDP, current $
Albania Ivory Coast
2024 $27,046,429,297 $87,113,179,149
2023 $23,491,242,727 $80,780,312,569
2022 $19,017,247,014 $70,922,824,814
2021 $18,031,989,573 $72,794,636,654
2020 $15,241,458,745 $63,027,852,805
2019 $15,585,111,614 $60,382,894,697
2018 $15,379,508,330 $58,522,477,787
2017 $13,258,268,436 $52,512,343,997
2016 $11,988,668,785 $48,407,761,037
2015 $11,470,171,827 $45,815,005,169
2014 $13,296,322,588 $48,843,005,614
2013 $12,796,985,886 $42,760,235,485
2012 $12,246,499,748 $36,302,302,877
2011 $12,973,755,875 $36,693,710,801
2010 $12,086,545,641 $34,936,307,980
2009 $12,335,540,656 $33,886,813,250
2008 $13,258,506,375 $34,078,240,293
2007 $11,116,937,870 $28,760,090,953
2006 $9,150,528,132 $25,281,413,263
2005 $8,256,658,250 $24,036,918,703
2004 $7,406,645,793 $23,510,575,681
2003 $5,801,712,040 $21,251,754,340
2002 $4,515,003,117 $18,054,383,321
2001 $4,059,064,033 $16,810,537,044
2000 $3,584,570,165 $16,577,533,892
1999 $3,283,941,510 $18,870,992,456
1998 $2,600,356,999 $19,619,654,756
1997 $2,293,666,030 $18,047,558,038
1996 $3,234,486,232 $18,071,152,831
1995 $2,905,092,799 $11,000,146,267
1994 $1,880,950,864 $8,313,557,510
1993 $1,185,315,468 $11,045,760,288
1992 $652,174,991 $11,152,971,274
1991 $1,099,559,028 $10,492,628,581
1990 $2,028,553,750 $10,795,850,583
1989 $2,253,090,000 $9,757,410,645
1988 $2,051,236,250 $10,255,169,806
1987 $2,080,796,250 $10,087,654,465
1986 $2,097,326,250 $9,158,302,100
1985 $1,897,050,117 $6,977,650,644
1984 $1,857,337,995 $6,841,639,247
1983 $1,881,412,587 $6,838,184,773
1982 $1,861,163,170 $7,567,110,849
1981 $1,808,177,156 $8,432,589,942
1980 $1,578,102,105 $10,175,617,609
1979 - $9,142,933,967
1978 - $7,900,526,298
1977 - $6,265,068,189
1976 - $4,662,053,825
1975 - $3,893,839,190
1974 - $3,070,152,309
1973 - $2,508,421,426
1972 - $1,849,400,402
1971 - $1,584,128,509
1970 - $1,455,482,795
1969 - $1,361,360,293
1968 - $1,281,281,277
1967 - $1,082,922,725
1966 - $1,024,102,880
1965 - $919,771,229
1964 - $921,063,327
1963 - $761,047,198
1962 - $645,284,474
1961 - $618,245,634
1960 - $546,203,559

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Albania vs Ivory Coast by year

Albania
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Ivory Coast
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Albania Ivory Coast
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $11,378 $26,702 $2,728 $7,669
2023 $9,731 $24,822 $2,592 $7,237
2022 $7,757 $22,138 $2,333 $6,719
2021 $7,242 $18,213 $2,456 $6,045
2020 $6,028 $16,288 $2,180 $5,544
2019 $6,069 $16,442 $2,142 $5,516
2018 $5,898 $15,055 $2,131 $4,946
2017 $5,006 $14,111 $1,964 $4,690
2016 $4,458 $13,056 $1,863 $4,531
2015 $4,200 $12,387 $1,815 $4,404
2014 $4,794 $11,788 $1,991 $4,074
2013 $4,543 $10,882 $1,786 $3,619
2012 $4,281 $10,609 $1,547 $3,291
2011 $4,466 $10,273 $1,597 $3,176
2010 $4,149 $9,755 $1,554 $3,361
2009 $4,214 $9,031 $1,540 $3,177
2008 $4,499 $8,469 $1,584 $3,116
2007 $3,743 $7,585 $1,368 $2,985
2006 $3,058 $6,753 $1,230 $2,942
2005 $2,742 $6,014 $1,198 $2,842
2004 $2,447 $5,595 $1,200 $2,794
2003 $1,909 $5,169 $1,111 $2,702
2002 $1,480 $4,840 $968 $2,851
2001 $1,326 $4,451 $925 $2,962
2000 $1,160 $3,978 $937 $3,041
1999 $1,056 $3,549 $1,096 $3,065
1998 $831 $3,086 $1,177 $3,086
1997 $729 $2,760 $1,125 $3,040
1996 $1,021 $3,054 $1,170 $2,832
1995 $911 $2,777 $740 $2,683
1994 $586 $2,385 $582 $2,551
1993 $367 $2,143 $804 $2,577
1992 $200.9 $1,899 $845 $2,625
1991 $337 $1,989 $827 $2,677
1990 $617 $2,656 $886 $2,693
1989 $698 - $833 -
1988 $653 - $910 -
1987 $675 - $930 -
1986 $694 - $877 -
1985 $640 - $695 -
1984 $639 - $709 -
1983 $662 - $737 -
1982 $668 - $849 -
1981 $663 - $986 -
1980 $591 - $1,238 -
1979 - - $1,157 -
1978 - - $1,039 -
1977 - - $856 -
1976 - - $661 -
1975 - - $575 -
1974 - - $474 -
1973 - - $406 -
1972 - - $313 -
1971 - - $280.3 -
1970 - - $269 -
1969 - - $262.2 -
1968 - - $256.8 -
1967 - - $225.6 -
1966 - - $221.8 -
1965 - - $207 -
1964 - - $215.5 -
1963 - - $185.1 -
1962 - - $163.1 -
1961 - - $162.3 -
1960 - - $148.7 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Albania's GDP per capita is $11,378, ranking 82/197, compared to $2,728 in Ivory Coast, ranking 142/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Albania ranks 79th at $26,702, while Ivory Coast ranks 145th at $7,669.

Economic indicators

Albania Ivory Coast
Gross domestic product
$27B
2024
$87.1B
2024
GDP rank
112/197
2024
77/197
2024
GDP growth
4.05%
2023-2024
6.02%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$11,378
2024
$2,728
2024
GDP per capita rank
82/197
2024
142/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$26,702
2024
$7,669
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
79/197
2024
145/197
2024
Government debt
$15.2B
2024
$51.6B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
56%
2024
59.3%
2024
Government debt per person
$6,375
2024
$1,616
2024
Government debt per person rank
72/185
2024
125/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$9,075
2026
$2,733
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies n/a
$7.33B
2020
Number of billionaires
1
2025
n/a
Income share by richest 10%
22.8%
2020
27.8%
2021
Income share by poorest 10%
3.4%
2020
3.1%
2021
Government expenditure, % of GDP
28.9%
2024
20.4%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
2.2%
2023-2024
3.45%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate
2.5%
2025
n/a
Unemployment rate
10.7%
2023
2.31%
2022
Population
2342753
33722528

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Albania
Spending

Debt
Ivory Coast
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Albania Ivory Coast
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 28.9% 56% 20.4% 59.3%
2023 28.5% 58% 21.3% 57.5%
2022 30.3% 65.2% 21.9% 56%
2021 31.9% 74.8% 20.5% 50.2%
2020 32.4% 75.4% 20.4% 46.3%
2019 28.8% 66.6% 17.2% 37.2%
2018 28.7% 68.5% 17.6% 35.3%
2017 29.2% 71.9% 18.1% 32.6%
2016 29.1% 73.3% 17.6% 31.1%
2015 30.8% 73.7% 16.5% 29.2%
2014 31.7% 72% 15.2% 26.7%
2013 29.2% 70.4% 15.9% 24.6%
2012 28.2% 62.1% 16.1% 24.7%
2011 28.9% 59.4% 13.2% 50%
2010 29.4% 57.7% 14.5% 45.6%
2009 32.7% 59.7% 14.4% 46.5%
2008 31.7% 55.1% 14.6% 51.2%
2007 29.3% 53.6% 14.8% 53.5%
2006 29.2% 56.7% 14.5% 57.5%
2005 28.9% 58.2% 13.6% 58.2%
2004 30.2% 57.5% 13.5% 56.7%
2003 29.7% 60.2% 12.7% 56.4%
2002 31.5% 64.1% 13.1% 63%
2001 32.7% 60.6% 11.4% 71.2%
2000 33.8% 63.8% 12.9% 74%
1999 37.1% 68.2% 13.7% 78%
1998 36.8% 71.2% 14.6% 75.2%
1997 30.3% 72.2% 15.2% 84.2%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Albania's government spending was $7.83B, accounting for 28.9% of its GDP, while Ivory Coast spent $17.7B, or 20.4% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 56% in Albania and 59.3% in Ivory Coast, ranking 94/185 and 82/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Albania

Ivory Coast
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Albania Ivory Coast
2024 -0.72% -3.97%
2023 -1.32% -5.19%
2022 -3.64% -6.74%
2021 -4.57% -4.86%
2020 -6.67% -5.42%
2019 -1.92% -2.22%
2018 -1.6% -2.9%
2017 -1.41% -3.27%
2016 -1.5% -2.98%
2015 -4.32% -2.04%
2014 -5.46% -1.57%
2013 -5.22% -1.62%
2012 -3.44% -2.28%
2011 -3.52% -2.89%
2010 -3.52% -1.34%
2009 -6.59% -1%
2008 -4.88% -0.21%
2007 -3.18% -0.39%
2006 -3.26% -1.03%
2005 -3.46% -1.03%
2004 -5.16% -1.04%
2003 -5.01% -1.26%
2002 -6.21% -0.64%
2001 -6.84% 0.7%
2000 -7.77% -0.83%
1999 -8.84% -1.27%
1998 -9.93% -0.7%
1997 -11.9% -0.75%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Albania's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $196M, equivalent to 0.72% of GDP. This compares to Ivory Coast's deficit of $3.45B, or 3.97% of GDP.

Over the past 28 years, Albania recorded a fiscal deficit in 28 of those years, while Ivory Coast ran a deficit in 27 years. On average, Albania posted an annual deficit equal to 4.71% of GDP, compared to deficit of 2.1% of GDP for Ivory Coast.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Albania

Ivory Coast
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Albania Ivory Coast
2024 2.2% 3.45%
2023 4.8% 4.37%
2022 6.7% 5.23%
2021 2% 4.16%
2020 1.6% 2.41%
2019 1.4% 0.79%
2018 2% 0.4%
2017 2% 0.69%
2016 1.3% 0.72%
2015 1.9% 1.25%
2014 1.6% 0.45%
2013 1.9% 2.58%
2012 2% 1.3%
2011 3.4% 4.91%
2010 3.6% 1.23%
2009 2.2% 1.02%
2008 3.3% 6.31%
2007 3% 1.89%
2006 2.4% 2.47%
2005 2.4% 3.89%
2004 2.9% 1.46%
2003 2.4% 3.3%
2002 5.2% 3.08%
2001 3.1% 4.36%
2000 0% 2.53%
1999 0.4% 0.7%
1998 20.6% 4.61%
1997 33.2% 4.02%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Over the past 28 years, Albania has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 4.27%, compared with 2.63% in Ivory Coast. In 2024, inflation was 2.2% in Albania and 3.45% in Ivory Coast.

Top exports between countries

Albania
Export category Export value
Raw materials & minerals $682K
Textiles & consumer goods $170K
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $48K
Raw agricultural goods $18K
Chemicals & pharma $1K
Metals $1K
Ivory Coast
Export category Export value
Raw materials & minerals $2.02M
Raw agricultural goods $169K
Wood & paper products $48K
Textiles & consumer goods $41K
Precious metals & jewellery $7K
Machinery & equipment $4K

Balance of trade

Albania Ivory Coast
Current account balance
-$648M
2024
-$9.21B
2023
Current account balance ranking
112/190
2024
175/190
2023
Current account balance, % of GDP
-2.4%
2024
-11.4%
2023
Goods imports
$7.87B
2024
$15.4B
2023
Goods exports
$1.82B
2024
$17.1B
2023
Service imports
$3.83B
2024
$8.78B
2023
Service exports
$8.03B
2024
$1.5B
2023
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
43.2%
2024
25.2%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
36.3%
2024
26%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Albania Ivory Coast
Economic freedom 68 58.1
Economic freedom ranking 50/197 111/197
Property rights 57.6 43.9
Government integrity 41.9 39.3
Judicial effectiveness 59.9 30.2
Tax burden 89.3 81.6
Government spending 74.3 86.6
Fiscal health 88 48
Business freedom 76.6 68.3
Labor freedom 46.2 57.1
Monetary freedom 78.6 67.6
Trade freedom 83 74.4
Investment freedom 60 50
Financial freedom 60 50

Economic freedom comparison by year

Albania
Ivory Coast
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Albania Ivory Coast
2026 68 58.1
2025 66.6 57.8
2024 64.8 58.4
2023 65.3 60.4
2022 66.6 61.6
2021 65.2 61.7
2020 66.9 59.7
2019 66.5 62.4
2018 64.5 62
2017 64.4 63
2016 65.9 60
2015 65.7 58.5
2014 66.9 57.7
2013 65.2 54.1
2012 65.1 54.3
2011 64 55.4
2010 66 54.1
2009 63.7 55
2008 62.4 53.9
2007 61.4 54.9
2006 60.3 56.2
2005 57.8 56.6
2004 58.5 57.8
2003 56.8 56.7
2002 56.8 57.3
2001 56.6 54.8
2000 53.6 50.2
1999 53.4 51.7
1998 53.9 51.3
1997 54.8 50.5
1996 53.8 49.9
1995 49.7 53.4

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Albania is 68, ranking 50/197, compared to 58.1 for Ivory Coast, ranking 111/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Albania Ivory Coast
Services, % of GDP
48.7%
2024
51.9%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
22.4%
2024
24%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
15.5%
2024
15.9%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$23.6B
2024
$80.9B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$26,500
2024
$7,360
2024
Total reserves including gold
$6.52B
2024
n/a
Total reserves ranking
89/177
2024
n/a
Net foreign direct investment
-$1.45B
2024
-$2B
2023
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$1.71B
2024
$3.12B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$261M
2024
$228M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
3.25%
2024
6.44%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
19.7%
2022
37.5%
2021
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
25%
2024
20.9%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. TradeMap (2021–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  6. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  7. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.