What Worries Denmark? - August 2024

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What Worries Denmark? - August 2024 | Immigration | Climate Change | Welfare

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What keeps Danes up at night? Ipsos’ What Worries Denmark survey diagnoses the biggest social and political problems by asking citizens their opinion on the most worrying issues in the nation. It provides a snapshot of the national mood and serves as a tracker that identifies short or long-term shifts in public feeling.

In August, one worry has seen a strong increase, making it the second biggest worry for Danes. “Immigration” is a rising concern with 11% of Danes finding it to be their biggest worry compared to only 7,6% in July. The top worry is once again “Climate Change”, being 18,8% of Danes top worry. The third biggest worry for Danes in August has been “maintaining social programs / the welfare state”, mentioned by 6,4% of Danes as their top worry.

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The Biggest Worries chart refers to an individual’s perception of the largest/most top-of-mind challenge Denmark is dealing with today.
The Total Worries chart encompasses the biggest worries and the respondents’ other worries combined.  

 

 

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About the study: 
This study surveys a nationally representative sample of adults aged 18+ across various regions of Denmark, with 500 interviews conducted per month. Weighting has been employed to balance demographics and ensure that the sample’s composition reflects that of the adult population according to the most recent Danish census data.

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