Corruption in Africa by Numbers

A look at statistics of bribery in the region.

Corruption in Africa by Numbers - It’s a problem that many say has blighted the development of Africa. Corruption in the region not only affects economic growth, but also stymies international investment and democracy. This week, an extensive survey published by Afrobarometer highlights the corruption statistics in the region.  — By Nikola Lashley

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Corruption in Africa by Numbers - It’s a problem that many say has blighted the development of Africa. Corruption in the region not only affects economic growth, but also stymies international investment and democracy. This week, an extensive survey published by Afrobarometer highlights the corruption statistics in the region.  — By Nikola Lashley

Confidence in Governments Is Low Throughout Africa - 56 percent of people in 34 African countries surveyed say their governments are doing a poor job.(Photo: REUTERS/Simon Akam) 

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Confidence in Governments Is Low Throughout Africa - 56 percent of people in 34 African countries surveyed say their governments are doing a poor job.(Photo: REUTERS/Simon Akam) 

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Police Officers Considered to Be Among the Most Corrupt - Police officers attract the highest criticism: 43 percent believe that most or all of them are involved in corrupt practices.  (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Police Officers Considered to Be Among the Most Corrupt - Police officers attract the highest criticism: 43 percent believe that most or all of them are involved in corrupt practices.  (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Sierra Leone Tops Survey for Most Bribes Paid - In the past year, 63 percent of Sierra Leoneans say they paid a bribe at least once. (Photo: REUTERS/Tommy Trenchard)

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Sierra Leone Tops Survey for Most Bribes Paid - In the past year, 63 percent of Sierra Leoneans say they paid a bribe at least once. (Photo: REUTERS/Tommy Trenchard)

The Less Well Off Is the Group Most Affected by Corruption - The survey also revealed that poor people pay more bribes than those who are well off. Thirteen percent of poor people were likely to have paid a bribe to secure a school place.  (Photo: REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye)

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The Less Well Off Is the Group Most Affected by Corruption - The survey also revealed that poor people pay more bribes than those who are well off. Thirteen percent of poor people were likely to have paid a bribe to secure a school place.  (Photo: REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye)

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Quality of Life Plays a Role in Corruption Perception - Forty-six percent of those surveyed who go without an adequate amount of food are more likely to rate the police as corrupt.  (Photo: REUTERS/Feisal Omar)

Is Paying a Bribe the Only Way to Get Things Done in Africa? - Sierra Leone, Morocco, Guinea, Kenya and Egypt have the most people paying bribes to avoid problems. (Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

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Is Paying a Bribe the Only Way to Get Things Done in Africa? - Sierra Leone, Morocco, Guinea, Kenya and Egypt have the most people paying bribes to avoid problems. (Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

Bribery Is a Major Problem in Nigeria - The highest negative ratings went to Nigeria, where 78 percent of citizens believe government is involved in corruption.  (Photo: REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde)

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Bribery Is a Major Problem in Nigeria - The highest negative ratings went to Nigeria, where 78 percent of citizens believe government is involved in corruption.  (Photo: REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde)

Bribes Paid for Access to Health Care - Fifteen percent of people pay a bribe to obtain medical treatment or health care. (Photo: REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)

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Bribes Paid for Access to Health Care - Fifteen percent of people pay a bribe to obtain medical treatment or health care. (Photo: REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)

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Those in Mali's Legal Profession Deemed Most Corrupt - In Mali, 49 percent of people perceive judges and magistrates to be among the most corrupt officials.  (Photo: REUTERS/Michel Euler/Pool)

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Those in Mali's Legal Profession Deemed Most Corrupt - In Mali, 49 percent of people perceive judges and magistrates to be among the most corrupt officials.  (Photo: REUTERS/Michel Euler/Pool)