Crime and Corruption Are Top Problems in Emerging and Developing Nations Saying that is a *very big problem"
Crime and corruption, common scourges of modern societies, top the list of problems cited by publics in emerging and developing nations. A median of 83% of people across 34 emerging and developing economies say crime is a very big problem in their country, and 76% say the same about corrupt political leaders. Many also worry about issues such as health care, poor quality schools, water and air pollution, and food safety. Generally, electricity shortages and traffic are seen as less pressing issues.
Crime and Corruption Are Top Problems  | in Emerging and Developing Nations  | Saying that is a *very big problem"  | 83%  | Crime  | Corruption  | 76  | 50 54 54 56 59  | Health care  | Poor schools  | Water po Illution  | Air pollution  | Food safety  | Electricity shortages  | 46  | Traffic  | 44  | Note: Numbers indicate medians across 34 emergingand  | developing nations  | Source: Spring 2014 Global Attitudes survey. 0212-0 ej.  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 