Populism

Conducted monthly in 30 countries among around 20,000 adults for over a decade, the Ipsos What Worries the World study offers an exceptional snapshot of world opinion on pressing global issues.

The Ipsos Predictions Survey 2026 finds 71%, on average across 30 countries, think things will look up next year but people are split on whether the worldwide economy will be stronger (49%) or not (51%).

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The sixth edition of the Ipsos Populism Report sheds light on the deeper forces feeding the current surge of populism. On average across 31 countries, a profound pessimism is settling in.

Populism, Pride, Personas … Ipsos Update explores the latest and research & thinking on key topics from Ipsos teams around the world.

Read a monthly dispatch of Ipsos' best insights on the U.S. tailored for the world.

This study reveals a striking contrast: while much of the world faces rising populism fuelled by economic concerns, deep pessimism, and a strong sense of societal collapse, Switzerland stands out as an island of stability resisting the anti-elite appeals gaining ground elsewhere.