Military spending, per square kilometre in Albania
Albania: Military spending, per square kilometre was 13,008 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
13,008 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 23.7%
World rank
71st
of 171 countries
All-time high
23,002 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1972
All-time low
3,842 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2002
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Albania, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in Albania stood at 13,008 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
That represents a change of up 23.7% on the previous year and up 73.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Albania peaked at 23,002 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1972 and was at its lowest, 3,842 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 2002.
That places Albania 71st out of 171 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Albania, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,384 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 13,106 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1963 | 14,253 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1964 | 14,819 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 14,604 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1966 | 14,644 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1967 | 14,939 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1968 | 17,415 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.6% |
| 1969 | 19,528 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1970 | 20,362 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1971 | 22,747 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 1972 | 23,002 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1973 | 21,493 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1974 | 20,912 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1975 | 20,944 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 21,798 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 21,014 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 1978 | 18,079 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.0% |
| 1979 | 17,264 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 1980 | 16,171 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.3% |
| 1981 | 14,042 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.2% |
| 1982 | 12,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.3% |
| 1983 | 12,074 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 11,748 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 12,745 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1986 | 12,293 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1987 | 12,131 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1988 | 11,460 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1989 | 10,824 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 9,142 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -15.5% |
| 1991 | 7,317 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -20.0% |
| 1992 | 3,859 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -47.3% |
| 1993 | 4,374 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 1994 | 4,443 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 4,307 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1996 | 4,224 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 4,049 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 4,116 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 4,381 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 4,463 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 4,248 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 3,842 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 2003 | 4,300 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 2004 | 5,343 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +24.2% |
| 2005 | 5,572 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 7,057 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +26.6% |
| 2007 | 9,253 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +31.1% |
| 2008 | 9,821 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 9,268 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 7,692 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -17.0% |
| 2011 | 8,300 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 8,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 7,482 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 6,680 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 5,564 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 5,308 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 5,668 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 6,525 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 7,753 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.8% |
| 2020 | 8,900 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 2021 | 10,072 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 2022 | 10,518 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 13,008 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +23.7% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 13,008 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,982 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 1.9× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Albania's 13,008 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28,676 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 45% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,077 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 12,384 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 19,528 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 20,761 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 17,264 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 23,002 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,637 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10,824 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 16,171 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,021 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,859 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9,142 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,317 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,842 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9,821 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,918 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 5,308 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 8,300 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,624 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 8,900 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 13,008 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 68 Panama 14,006 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 69 Morocco 13,848 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 70 New Zealand 13,722 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 72 North Korea 13,007 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 73 Ecuador 12,566 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 74 Bahamas 11,810 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Albania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2845 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0261 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.954 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6439 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.142 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Albania?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Albania was 13,008 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 23,002 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1972.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,842 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2002.
- How does Albania rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Albania ranks 71st out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.