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Ipsos releases an update to Global Trends 2023: Polarisation, Pessimism and Positivity
As 2023 draws to a close, the polycrisis grinds on. Each component – political uncertainty, climate change, and war to name just a few – has arguably worsened. This is reflected in our end of year update, and in the increasing sense of pessimism we felt as we wrote this report.
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What worries the world - August 2023
Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 17 months. However, worry about rising prices has declined for three months in a row, having dropped 3pp from June.
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What Worries the World – July 2023
Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 16 months.
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What Worries the World – June 2023
Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 15 months.
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What Worries the World – December 2022
Have we reached peak inflation? Although still the top concern, worry about inflation falls for the first time in two and a half years.
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Global predictions for 2023
Following a very challenging couple of years in 2020 and 2021, many people around the world feel 2022 has been a little better. However, uncertainty about both short- and longer-term futures prevails. Global citizens are struggling to be optimistic about 2023 as most express concern about the state of the economy, the environment and world security.
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Climate change: a growing skepticism
Purchasing power is now the key priority on a global level. Despite the importance they attribute to the climate and extreme weather events, people are less inclined to become involved and are more dubious as to the human origins of the phenomenon.
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What worries the world - November 2022
Inflation remains the top global concern for the eighth month in a row with 42% choosing it as a worry.
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Most global citizens (85%) say world needs new international agreements and Institutions led by world’s democracies
Respondents Believe World’s Superpowers (Russia, China and US) are Least Likely to Comply with New Institutions and Agreements.