Albania
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Tirana
- Population
- 2,349,580
- 2025
- Area
- 28,750 km²
- Official language
- Albanian
- Currency
- Albanian Lek
- ALL
- GDP per capita
- US$12,998
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Albania permits dual citizenship: naturalising foreigners need not give up their nationality, and Albanians keep theirs when acquiring another.
Albania (Europe) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Education Index — #51/191 (73.4/100). Lowest relative position: Wealth Protection Index — #103/205 (57.9/100). The passport ranks #53/198 and reaches 124 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 62.7/100 (#80/199). On the entry side, 101/197 passports can enter Albania without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Albania.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity58.3
- Safety & Stability76.2
- Economy & Income67.4
- Education73.4
- Environment & Clean Water75.8
- Infrastructure79.8
- Digital Connectivity58.2
- Equality81.8
- Learning Quality54.6
- Educational Attainment94.9
- Expected Years of Schooling82.1
- Education Spending54.8
- Basic Access87.4
- Violent Crime97.5
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism61.6
- Law Enforcement & Order47.9
- Road Safety72.0
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes90.3
- Coverage & Access84.4
- Health Workforce & Facilities34.8
- Spending & Investment25.3
- Financial Protection34.2
- Personal Income Tax58.2
- Capital Gains & Dividends69.5
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security56.4
- Rule of Law & Property Rights40.4
- Political Stability61.6
- Institutions & Regulation55.7
- Financial Soundness64.5
- Monetary Stability79.2
- Freedom of Capital Movement60.0
- Education73.4
- Healthcare58.3
- Safety76.2
- Quality of Life71.2
- Cost of living69.8
- Passport54.8
- Passport54.8
- Quality of Life71.2
- Safety76.2
- Healthcare58.3
- Purchasing power & price stability42.5
- Education73.4
- Wealth Protection57.9
- Tax69.8
- Cost of living69.8
- Healthcare58.3
- Safety76.2
- Quality of Life71.2
- Tax69.8
- Wealth Protection57.9
- Affordable Prices65.7
- Price Stability79.2
- Purchasing power33.3
At a glance
Entering Albania
- Visa-free: 101 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 96 passports
- Consular visa required: 0 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 2/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Unique permit for self-employment (economic activity)
Frequently asked questions about Albania
What is the capital of Albania?
The capital of Albania is Tirana.
What is the population of Albania?
According to the World Bank, Albania had a population of 2,349,580 in 2025.
What is the official language of Albania?
The official language of Albania is Albanian.
What currency does Albania use?
Albania uses the Albanian Lek (ALL).
Does Albania allow dual citizenship?
Albania permits dual citizenship: naturalising foreigners need not give up their nationality, and Albanians keep theirs when acquiring another.
How strong is the Albania passport?
The Albania passport ranks #53 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 124 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Albania passport holders?
Holders of the Albania passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 69 destinations and need an e-Visa for 54. Full list: Albania passport page.
How many passports can enter Albania without applying for a visa in advance?
101 of 197 passports can enter Albania without applying for a consular visa in advance: 101 visa-free. 96 need an e-Visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Albania offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Albania: Unique permit for self-employment (economic activity). Details: Opportunity Map.
Can family members join programmes in Albania?
Unique permit for self-employment (economic activity) can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Albania strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Albania is strongest on the Education Index (#51 of 191) and weakest on the Wealth Protection Index (#103 of 205).
How does Albania rank for quality of life?
Albania scores 71.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #69 of 211.
Is Albania expensive to live in?
Albania scores 69.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #98 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Albania?
Albania scores 76.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #78 of 203.
How does Albania rank for healthcare?
Albania scores 58.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #89 of 192.
How does Albania rank for education?
Albania scores 73.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #51 of 191.
How does Albania rank on taxes?
Albania scores 69.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #72 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Albania rank for wealth protection?
Albania scores 57.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #103 of 205.
Is Albania a good place to relocate with a family?
Albania scores 68.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Family Relocation Score, ranking #66 of 198.
Is Albania a good retirement destination?
Albania scores 67.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Retirement Destination Index, ranking #80 of 198.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
