In 2022, a survey found that the vast majority of respondents believed that, overall, the current government performed badly in handling key economic issues in South Africa. Around 93 percent stated that the government performed poorly in keeping prices stable. Following this, 90 percent cited that they failed to create jobs, and 89 percent were convinced that they were unable to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor. On the other hand, only 16 percent of respondents believed that the government performed well in managing the economy.
Share of opinions on how well or badly the current government is handling key economic issues in South Africa in 2022
interviews conducted in the language of the respondent’s choice
Method of interview
Face-to-face interview
Supplementary notes
The survey question asked: "How well, or badly would you say the current government is handling the following matters, or haven’t you heard enough to say: Keeping prices stable? Creating jobs? Narrowing gaps between rich and poor? Managing the economy?"
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Afrobarometer. (June 21, 2024). Share of opinions on how well or badly the current government is handling key economic issues in South Africa in 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1482315/share-of-opinions-on-how-well-government-is-handling-key-economic-issues-in-south-africa/
Afrobarometer. "Share of opinions on how well or badly the current government is handling key economic issues in South Africa in 2022." Chart. June 21, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1482315/share-of-opinions-on-how-well-government-is-handling-key-economic-issues-in-south-africa/
Afrobarometer. (2024). Share of opinions on how well or badly the current government is handling key economic issues in South Africa in 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1482315/share-of-opinions-on-how-well-government-is-handling-key-economic-issues-in-south-africa/
Afrobarometer. "Share of Opinions on How Well or Badly The Current Government Is Handling Key Economic Issues in South Africa in 2022." Statista, Statista Inc., 21 Jun 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1482315/share-of-opinions-on-how-well-government-is-handling-key-economic-issues-in-south-africa/
Afrobarometer, Share of opinions on how well or badly the current government is handling key economic issues in South Africa in 2022 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1482315/share-of-opinions-on-how-well-government-is-handling-key-economic-issues-in-south-africa/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Share of opinions on how well or badly the current government is handling key economic issues in South Africa in 2022 [Graph], Afrobarometer, June 21, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1482315/share-of-opinions-on-how-well-government-is-handling-key-economic-issues-in-south-africa/
