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Ipsos What Worries the World Global Survey

Ipsos What Worries the World September India Report 2025

Overall, six in ten global citizens feel their country is headed in the wrong direction, with 23 out of 29 markets expressing pessimism about the future. Australia showed notably polarized public opinion, reflecting a divided national sentiment.

Indians and global citizens excited and nervous about AI in equal measure – displaying a paradox

A strong case for nationalism emerges with 73% citizens believing in the criticality of defending one’s nation in the face of criticism

Terrorism jumps up +11 points to sit as the 3rd biggest worry of Indians

Global south countries most buoyant; Peru, South Korea and Japan emerge most pessimistic markets
Inflation stays top global and local worry.

The survey also ranks issues facing every nation. And Indians continued to be concerned about inflation and unemployment the most. And were least worried about Covid19, social programmes and military conflicts.

World’s broadest survey covering 74% of world’s population and 90% of global GDP