South Africa has completed surveys with Afrobarometer in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2015, 2018, and 2021. Surveys are conducted in Afrikaans, English, sePedi, seSotho, seTswana, xiTsonga, siSwati, isiXhosa and isiZulu. The national partner is the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.
Key stats
Data from the Round 9 survey in South Africa.
70
%
of South Africans are dissatisfied with the way democracy is working in their country.
82
%
of citizens say corruption in the country increased "somewhat” or “a lot” during the year preceding the survey.
65
%
of South Africans support elections as the best way to choose their leaders.
Publications
News releases
News release
Unemployment, unreliable electricity supply, and corruption are South Africans’ top concerns, Afrobarometer pre-election telephone survey shows
News release
AI and technology are not a panacea for voter apathy, Afrobarometer surveys director tells political campaigns expo
News release
Survey research proved that African voices can rise above ‘expert’ narratives – Afrobarometer Chair Gyimah-Boadi