Nonperforming Loans Statistics in Albania (2026)
In 2023, bank nonperforming loans in Albania stood at 4.6% of total gross loans, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 4.8% in 2022 to 4.6% in 2023 (−0.2 percentage points). Albania ranks #38 of 48 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #87 of 144 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 4.6% (2023)
- Nonperforming Loans in Albania as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- −0.2 pp (2023)
- Down from 4.8% in 2022 to 4.6% in 2023 (−0.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2010)
- 13.5% (2010)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 13.5% in 2010 to 4.6% in 2023.
- Peak value (2013)
- 22.2% (2013)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 4.6%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia (lower is better; rank 1 = lowest)
- #38 of 48 (2023)
- Albania ranks 38 of 48 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value. Ranked ascending because lower values are better for this metric.
- Global rank (lower is better; rank 1 = lowest)
- #87 of 144 (2023)
- Albania ranks 87 of 144 countries with data globally. Ranked ascending because lower values are better for this metric.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 4% (2023)
- Albania (4.6%) is above the average of 4% across the 48 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Domestic credit to private sector (% of GDP) (2024)
- 34.1% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Albania (2024)
- 85.9% (2024)
- 85.9% of the population in Albania used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 2.4 million (2024)
- Albania had a population of 2.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2010–2023
| Year | % of total gross loans | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.6% | −0.2 pp |
| 2022 | 4.8% | −0.6 pp |
| 2021 | 5.4% | −2.3 pp |
| 2020 | 7.7% | −0.3 pp |
| 2019 | 8% | −2.5 pp |
| 2018 | 10.4% | −1.5 pp |
| 2017 | 12% | −4.6 pp |
| 2016 | 16.6% | −0.3 pp |
| 2015 | 16.8% | −4.6 pp |
| 2014 | 21.5% | −0.8 pp |
| 2013 | 22.2% | +1.0 pp |
| 2012 | 21.2% | +3.1 pp |
| 2011 | 18% | +4.5 pp |
| 2010 | 13.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for bank nonperforming loans in Albania?
Bank nonperforming loans in Albania stood at 4.6% of total gross loans in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Albania compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Albania ranks 38 of 48 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data (ranked ascending; lower is better), with 4.6% versus a regional average of 4% (latest values per country).
Where does Albania rank globally on nonperforming loans?
Albania ranks 87 of 144 countries with data globally (ranked ascending; lower is better), based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
When did nonperforming loans in Albania peak?
The highest value in the available series was 22.2% in 2013; the latest (2023) value is 4.6%.
How recent is the nonperforming loans data for Albania?
The most recent observation is from 2023. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2023 is the latest available year for Albania.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.AST.NPER.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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