Political Corruption Index in Albania

Albania: Political Corruption Index was 0.624 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.624
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
71st
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.769
in 1999
All-time low
0.052
in 1945
Years of data
114
1912–2025

Political Corruption Index in Albania, 1912–2025

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Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for political corruption index in Albania is 0.624, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 18.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, political corruption index in Albania peaked at 0.769 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.052, in 1945.

Albania ranks 71st of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1910s 0.3662 0.31 0.459 8
1920s 0.4795 0.46 0.53 10
1930s 0.4888 0.479 0.535 10
1940s 0.243 0.052 0.467 10
1950s 0.053 0.053 0.053 10
1960s 0.053 0.053 0.053 10
1970s 0.0557 0.053 0.062 10
1980s 0.0776 0.062 0.092 10
1990s 0.618 0.13 0.769 10
2000s 0.738 0.722 0.757 10
2010s 0.7555 0.688 0.767 10
2020s 0.6188 0.563 0.688 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is political corruption index in Albania?
Political corruption index in Albania was 0.624 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest political corruption index recorded in Albania?
The highest recorded value was 0.769 in 1999.
What is the lowest political corruption index recorded in Albania?
The lowest recorded value was 0.052 in 1945.
How does Albania rank for political corruption index?
Albania ranks 71st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is political corruption index rising or falling in Albania?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Albania data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Political Corruption Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Political Corruption Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 25,295 data points, 1789–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which a country is affected by political corruption.