Africans who heard of Chinese loans to their countries 2019-2021

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Nearly half of African citizens (47 percent) were aware of Chinese loans or development assistance to their countries between 2019 and 2021. Kenya presented the highest share of awareness, 74 percent, followed by Mauritius with 70 percent. On the other hand, only 24 percent of respondents in Tunisia heard that China gives loans to the country. Similar shares were registered in Nigeria and Morocco, 28 percent each.

Share of African citizens who heard of Chinese loans or development assistance to their countries between 2019 and 2021, by country

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November 2021

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Region

Africa

Survey time period

2019 to 2021

Number of respondents

48,084 respondents across 34 countries

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

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Respondents were asked: "To your knowledge, does China give loans or development assistance to our country’s government, or haven’t you had a chance to hear about this?"

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