Economy

Results of the fourth quarter of 2024 Consumer Sentiment report released by Ipsos, reveal that the Iraq Consumer Sentiment Index (ICSI) stands at 58.5.

Views towards the state of the UAE remain positive despite a slight decrease in the index since February 2023.

Following a very challenging couple of years in 2020 and 2021, many people around the world feel 2022 has been a little better. However, uncertainty about both short- and longer-term futures prevails. Global citizens are struggling to be optimistic about 2023 as most express concern about the state of the economy, the environment and world security.

Data about specific market and consumer dynamics in UAE.

Views towards the state of Saudi Arabia remain positive with a slight drop in the index since June 2022.

Is inflation the top concern in the United Arab Emirates?

Consumer sentiment remains significantly lower than a year ago in most countries

Views towards the state of Saudi Arabia remain positive with the index reaching its highest since January 2020.

After a 2020 that is rated as the worst year for some time, people around the world are looking forward to 2021 for their country, their families and themselves, according to a new Ipsos' Global Advisor poll in 31 countries. However, worries about the long-term impact of COVID-19 are prevalent, and concerns about global warming, the economy, and general tolerance of others have not gone away.