Inequality


Global perspectives on inequality: What does it mean, who are we worried about, and how much do we care?

Around the world, inequality is a more salient issue for younger generations, who are also less likely than older people to believe they live in a society that rewards merit and hard work. But there are some important differences between different groups in how inequality is defined, and who is thought to suffer because of it.

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.

How research can help understand and close the gap in inequality

In our latest white paper 'More equal than others', we delve into the challenges posed by inequality, highlighting its various dimensions and shedding light on the imperative for proactive efforts to address it head-on.
Gender Survey

International Women's Day: Global opinion remains committed to gender equality, but half now believe it is coming at the expense of men

Ipsos unveils a new global study carried out in 32 countries in collaboration with the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London for International Women’s Day.
Gender Survey

LGBT+ Pride 2021 Global Survey points to a generation gap around gender identity and sexual attraction

Laws to protect LGBT people from discrimination laws and equal marriage and adoption rights have majority support in most but not all of the27 countries surveyed
Inequality Survey

Most believe income and wealth inequality to be the most serious form of inequality in their country

An online study by Ipsos, conducted across 28 countries has found that, when asked about a range of different inequalities, 60% said that inequalities in income and wealth are among the most serious types of inequality affecting their country.
Coronavirus Survey

What Worries the World – February 2021

Almost two-thirds (64%) of the public across 27 countries say things in their country are heading in the wrong direction. Coronavirus remains the number one concern in our global survey – a place it has occupied for almost a year.