Coronavirus

More of us now believe someone close to us will be infected by the coronavirus pandemic.

A poll of eight countries shows strong support for actions including travel bans and quarantines to control the virus.

Inflation is the top global concern for the sixth month in a row with four in ten choosing it as a worry.

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

Concern about inflation continues to rise, now worrying almost four in ten people globally.

Inflation remains the top global worry after rising for tenth month in a row.

Expectations and investment sentiment are down in many countries

Inflation is now the top global worry for the first time, with 26 out of 27 countries recording an increase in concern over the last month.

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.