Coronavirus

In 5 infographics, we break down what Ipsos’ global polling reveals about the coronavirus crisis’ impact on everything from where we want to work to concern about mental health.

Inflation is the top concern for the fifth consecutive month while some countries see worry about covid-19 rise

Concern about inflation continues to rise and is the top worry for the fourth month in a row.

This month sees us reflect on the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic two years on. Our featured global surveys cover topics including gender equality and interpersonal trust. We also look at the French election ahead of this month’s vote, alongside the latest polling on the Ukraine conflict.

Two years into the unprecedented upheavals instigated by a global pandemic, it feels like a good moment to take stock and think about what we have learned during this dramatic period.

Majorities in each of 30 countries believe we will never fully stop the spread of COVID, but views on vaccination mandates vary widely.

The return to the pre-COVID workplace is highly uneven across countries and demographic groups.

While coronavirus is still a top health concern among Swiss people, stress, cancer and mental health related issues comes right after. Like people in other countries, Swiss are not very optimistic that pandemic will end soon, with two-thirds of the public expecting that a return to a normal pre-COVID life is still more than six months away – if it ever happens.

There is no consensus on what would signal the end of the pandemic. In most of the 33 countries surveyed, the majority don’t expect it’ll happen any time soon.