1 mission of Albania in Ecuador: Consulate of Albania in Quito, Ecuador. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Alan Cathey Dávalos, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Albania offers a unique blend of growth, diverse infrastructure, and rich cultural heritage, making it an appealing option for some Ecuadorian travelers. With around 500,000 Ecuadorians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Albania an interesting destination worth exploring.
Albania is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Ecuador. It ranks 28th among 40 European countries in terms of safety while walking alone at night, although specific safety data for Ecuador is not available. According to the Global Peace Index, Albania is ranked 42nd out of 160 countries, significantly safer than Ecuador, which ranks 128th. In terms of crime statistics, Albania has a much lower murder rate of 2.3 per 100,000 people compared to Ecuador's 14.0. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Albania at 0.8 and Ecuador at 2.5. The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that while both countries face challenges with organized crime, Albania generally has lower scores in several categories, such as foreign crime (2.5 for Albania vs. 7.5 for Ecuador) and arms trafficking (4.5 for Albania vs. 7.5 for Ecuador). Overall, while no destination is without risk, Albania is statistically safer than Ecuador for tourists.