For example, a 2021 study by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) found that the global piracy rate for music was 19%, down from 21% in 2020. However, the study also found that the piracy rate was highest in the Asia-Pacific region, at 29%, and in Latin America, at 27%.
Another study, conducted by the European Commission in 2019, found that the piracy rate for music in the European Union was 21%, down from 24% in 2017. The study also found that the piracy rate was highest in Romania, at 41%, and in Bulgaria, at 38%.
It's important to note that these studies only provide estimates of the piracy rate, and the actual numbers may vary significantly. Additionally, the piracy rate may vary depending on the type of music being downloaded illegally, as some genres may be more popular than others.
There are a variety of reasons why people download music illegally, including:
* The desire to get music for free
* The inability to find the music they want legally
* The belief that downloading music illegally is not a serious crime
* The lack of awareness of the negative impact of music piracy on the music industry