According to a survey conducted by Transparency International Ukraine, 30% of Ukrainian citizens personally or through family members encountered manifestations of corruption in the past year. Of this number, 23% agreed to the proposed corrupt action, while 68% refused to participate in such practices.
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“More than half of Ukrainians believe the authorities are inactive in combating corruption (51%), and nearly three-quarters (73%) are convinced that this problem can only be overcome through systemic reforms.”
Perception of Corruption in Ukrainian Society
Corruption remains, in the opinion of the majority, a widespread phenomenon: 87% of respondents consider it a common problem. At the same time, the issue of corruption has somewhat lost its urgency compared to previous years — currently, 81% of Ukrainians identify it as one of the main problems, whereas in November 2023 this figure reached 88%.
Among the greatest challenges of today, citizens cite Russia’s armed aggression, corruption, and the destruction of infrastructure. Views on the dynamics of corruption are divided: 44% noted that its level has increased, 42% reported stability in the situation, while 7% believe that the level of corruption has decreased compared to last year.
Personal Experience and Attitudes Towards Corrupt Practices
30% of Ukrainians have encountered corruption, with about a quarter of them agreeing to participate in corrupt actions. 7% reported attempts of corrupt influence on themselves or family members.
Attitudes towards corruption in society remain ambiguous. Almost half of citizens are convinced that bribes can never be justified under any circumstances, while 23% are willing to justify them always or in most cases. At the same time, some Ukrainians consider “everyday corruption” acceptable: 53% of those who tolerate it do not rule out the possibility of giving a bribe in medical institutions, and 35% in the education sector. Meanwhile, only 15% of respondents who tolerate corruption agree with the possibility of giving a bribe to avoid mobilization.
There is also a widespread belief in society about the inevitability of bribes: 55% are convinced that it is impossible to achieve results in government institutions without them. At the same time, the majority of respondents do not agree with the statement that issues in government bodies can be resolved without bribes.