Nearly Half of Ukrainians View Their Country as Hopelessly Corrupt: Survey Results
Recent data indicates that nearly one in three Ukrainians expresses a deeply pessimistic view regarding corruption in their country.
According to the results of a study conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology in September-October 2024, 40% of Ukrainians believe that their nation is mired in hopeless and widespread corruption.
This figure is almost twice as high as the 47% recorded in the previous year.
At the same time, the research confirms that more than half of the population—56%—believe there are genuine efforts to combat corruption in Ukraine.
In 2024, this optimism was lower, with only 48% of respondents sharing this view.
The survey was carried out across all regions controlled by the Ukrainian government using telephone interviews with a random sample of mobile numbers.
Over 1,000 adults participated in the poll.
According to standard statistical practices, the margin of error was approximately 4.1%.
However, due to ongoing military actions and wartime conditions, researchers acknowledge that there might be some systematic deviations.
Despite these limitations, the data remains highly valuable for understanding societal attitudes and perspectives on anti-corruption measures in Ukraine.