Global Advisor

The recent rise in concern about Covid-19 following the spread of Omicron continues in 2022. Meanwhile, inflation hits record levels of concern.

Sentiment in most countries is unchanged from last month despite Omicron.

Ipsos survey for the World Economic Forum unveils mix of positive feelings and concerns about AI’s impact on people’s lives.

As Omicron spreads, Coronavirus returns to its position as the world’s top concern – with Poverty & Social Inequality just behind.

No significant shift in sentiment seen in most countries surveyed.

In 30-country survey, two-thirds say they now pay more for transportation, food and drink, and utilities than they did six months ago.

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

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.

Economic issues now top the world’s worry list as Coronavirus concern continues to decline in many parts of the world.