Albania Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Albania's control of corruption was -0.24 in 2025, ranked 107th globally. This represents a 28.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Albania's control of corruption stood at -0.24 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.24 by 2025. Albania ranked 107th globally.
Albania's Control of Corruption indicator has shown a gradual improvement over the 26-year coverage period, with the latest value in 2025 standing at -0.24, ranking 107th globally. This is also the all-time peak, indicating a slow but positive trend. In contrast, the country experienced its all-time trough in 1998 with a value of -0.99, highlighting the progress made since then. Compared to its peers, Albania's ranking is closely aligned with that of North Macedonia, which has a value of -0.25, and slightly lags behind Gambia, which has a value of -0.19. The fact that Albania has reached its peak value in 2025 suggests that efforts to combat corruption have been yielding results. Moving forward, sustained institutional reforms and continued political will would be necessary to shift the trajectory of this trend and achieve further improvements in control of corruption.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.18 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.24 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.24 | +0.09 | #107 |
| 2023 | -0.33 | +0.08 | #113 |
| 2022 | -0.41 | +0.17 | #123 |
| 2021 | -0.58 | −0.00 | #137 |
| 2020 | -0.57 | −0.01 | #137 |
| 2019 | -0.56 | −0.02 | #137 |
| 2018 | -0.55 | −0.06 | #134 |
| 2017 | -0.48 | −0.01 | #120 |
| 2016 | -0.47 | +0.07 | #125 |
| 2015 | -0.55 | +0.04 | #128 |
| 2014 | -0.59 | +0.16 | #131 |
| 2013 | -0.75 | +0.03 | #151 |
| 2012 | -0.78 | −0.08 | #149 |
| 2011 | -0.70 | −0.17 | #150 |
| 2010 | -0.53 | +0.01 | #125 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's control of corruption was -0.24 in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 28.0% increase from the previous year.
Albania's control of corruption peaked at -0.24 in 2025.
The lowest control of corruption in Albania was -0.99 in 1998.
Albania ranks 107th globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Albania's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.24 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Albania in 2025 was -0.24. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_control-of-corruption,
title = {Albania Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}