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Business Corruption and Crime in Albania: Key Findings

Albania, a country located in Southeastern Europe, has faced significant challenges related to business corruption and crime. A recent survey aimed to shed light on the prevalence of bribery among businesses in the region.

Prevalence of Bribery in Albania

High Rates of Bribing Businesses

• According to the survey results, approximately 1 out of every 6 (15.7%) businesses in Albania paid a bribe to a public official.
• This indicates a significant level of business bribery in the country.

Frequency of Bribery: Average Number of Bribes Paid

Multiple Instances of Bribery

• On average, businesses in Albania paid 4.6 bribes to public officials during the 12 months preceding the survey.
• This suggests that many businesses are engaging in bribery practices on multiple occasions.

Comparison with Regional Average

Lower Frequency but Higher Prevalence

• While the prevalence of business bribery in Albania is higher than the regional average, the frequency of bribe-paying is lower compared to other countries in the region.
• This indicates that while many businesses in Albania are engaging in bribery practices, they tend to do so less frequently than their counterparts elsewhere.