At a glance
Level of corruption: Seven in 10 Tanzanians say the level of corruption has decreased “somewhat” or “a lot” over the past year.
Corruption in key public institutions: has declined for all public institutions measured in 2014 and 2017.
Reporting corruption: is still a challenge, with many citizens fearing retribution.
Trust in government institutions: has declined for some institutions despite decrease in perceived corruption.
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