Public opinion


World divided on whether COVID is contained, but increasing optimism we are turning the corner

Ipsos poll for Halifax International Security Forum finds New Zealand, Canada, Germany and Sweden seen as providing best leadership on COVID, while China and U.S. underperformed; support growing for opening borders.
Environment Survey

Majority believe infrastructure impact on the environment should be more of a priority

In the lead-up to COP26, the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, an average of 51% across the 28 counties feel that it is right to prioritise the impact on the environment, nearly double the 26% who put greater weight on economic impacts.
Mental Health Survey

World Mental Health Day 2021

Our 30-country survey finds a large majority think their mental health and physical health are equally important, but they do not see this reflected in their country’s healthcare services.

Global survey finds broad support for taxing and labeling products using scarce natural resources

Majorities of citizens in nearly all 28 countries surveyed for the World Economic Forum are in favor of both measures

World Refugee Day 2021: a mixed picture

Our new global survey shows that there is strong support for the principle of people seeking refuge from war and persecution but in practice few are open to accepting more refugees into their country
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

Global public ranks ending hunger and poverty and ensuring healthy lives as top priorities among U.N. SDGs

Governments more likely than businesses and citizens to be seen as not taking enough responsibility for achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Public Health Survey

77% of European drivers who take liberties with the traffic code do the same with public health guidelines

As we approach the long weekend to celebrate Ascension, with high traffic volumes expected on the roads, the Vinci Autoroutes Foundation has published the results of its 11th Responsible Driving Barometer survey and 8th European Barometer survey Ipsos conducted on their behalf.
Corona Survey

COVID-19 vaccination intent has soared across the world

New Ipsos-World Economic Forum survey finds widespread demand for getting vaccinated as soon as possible