Decline in Public Experience of Corruption in Ukraine
A study by Ukraine's National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) reveals that 18.2% of citizens encountered corruption in 2025. This marks a significant drop from the 27% reported in 2020, indicating a positive trend in the public's direct experience with corrupt practices. This decline, observed across multiple sectors, suggests that recent state policies are having a measurable impact. For international observers, this data provides a tangible metric for gauging Ukraine's progress in its long-standing fight against systemic corruption.
Reduction of Corruption Exposure Across Key Sectors
- Construction and land relations: from 44.1% to 31.8%
- Healthcare: from 28.5% to 24.2%
- Utility connection and services (electricity, gas, water): from 24.1% to 18.1%
- Service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs: from 26.1% to 16.2%
- Kindergartens: from 27% to 9%
- Customs for business: from 35.1% to 21.8%
Government officials attribute these improvements to ongoing reforms and the implementation of new technologies. Andriy Martyn, Senior Project Manager for Agrarian and Land Policy at the Reforms Office of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, stated:
"The reduction in corruption exposure in the land sector is due to deregulation, digitalization, and restrictions on the free privatization of state and communal land."
Ukraine's Health Minister, Viktor Liashko, also highlighted positive shifts in healthcare, linking them to digitalization and the regulation of specific areas, particularly through reforms in medico-social expertise and the launch of new electronic systems.
The NACP study results point to a clear decrease in the prevalence of corruption experienced by Ukrainians, which may signal the effectiveness of implemented reforms and policies.
This downward trend in corruption exposure could serve as a crucial signal for international investors and partners, demonstrating that the country is moving toward a better business climate and greater transparency in public administration. Such progress is vital for stimulating economic development and attracting the investment necessary for Ukraine's recovery and long-term stability.
The recent findings from the NACP not only highlight a decline in corruption exposure but also set the stage for upcoming insights into public and business perceptions of corruption in Ukraine. As the nation continues to implement reforms, the anticipated 2025 corruption study promises to provide a deeper understanding of how these changes are being received by different segments of society.