Lack of financial stability was the main challenge due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reported by respondents in six African countries as of 2020. Some 55 percent mentioned finances as the biggest distress. Roughly one-quarter cited staying at home due to enforced curfews and restrictions, while another eight percent reported emotional wellbeing as the main struggle. Moreover, six percent reported as challenge the illness of loved ones and five percent, physical health.
Biggest challenge due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in selected African countries as of 2020
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa
Survey time period
November 10 to 24, 2020
Number of respondents
3,000 respondents
Method of interview
Questionnaire
Supplementary notes
The statistics represent an average result of the surveys conducted in six selected African countries, namely Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa.
According to the source, the study did not examine differences in income change by job type.
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GeoPoll. (December 9, 2020). Biggest challenge due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in selected African countries as of 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228073/biggest-challenge-due-to-covid-19-in-africa/
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