Despite the widespread perception of large-scale corruption, most Ukrainians have not personally encountered it. These are the findings of a study conducted by the Think Ukraine analytical center.
At the same time, the willingness to report such cases remains low.
Research findings
- 59.4% have not encountered corruption since February 24, 2022.
Sectors where respondents encountered corruption:
- 36.7% – healthcare
- 30.2% – military enlistment offices (TCCs)
- 27.8% – local authorities
- 25.2% – police
- Only 9.8% reported experiencing corruption in central government institutions.
- 32.3% would not report corruption in their workplace.
- 13.2% found it difficult to answer.
Reasons:
- 47.3% do not believe anyone would be punished
- 33.7% fear possible consequences
- 24.9% believe it is difficult to prove
*Respondents could choose multiple answers.
What this means: there is a gap between the real personal experience of corruption and the public perception of its scale.
At the same time, citizens are not ready to actively confront corruption due to a lack of trust in the system.
What should be taken into account: without guarantees of protection and the inevitability of punishment, an effective fight against corruption is impossible.
Even a strong public demand for anti-corruption efforts does not translate into real action without trust in institutions.
