Public opinion


Parenting Survey

Only One in Five Believe Early Years Are Most Important for a Child’s Development

A new 28 country study by Ipsos finds that one in five people (18%) believe the period from the start of pregnancy to age 5 is the most important period of a child and young person’s life for health and happiness in adulthood. The highest proportion of people say all periods are equally important (35%). This is the first time that a global comparative survey looking at perceptions of the early years in different countries has taken place.
Society Survey

State of Infrastructure in Romania

About three in four Romanians (76%) are unhappy with the country’s infrastructure while globally only a third of respondents say the same thing about infrastructure in their countries, according to a study by Ipsos.
Consumers Survey

Most Global Consumers are Intrigued by the Idea of Self-Driving Cars

Respondents are most likely to view self-driving cars as making the driving experience more luxurious and comfortable.
Women Survey

International Women’s Day: Global Misperceptions of Equality and the Need to Press for Progress

To mark International Women’s Day, and in the wake of the #metoo campaign, a new global study by Ipsos in collaboration with International Women’s Day across 27 countries highlights the level of concern people around the world have about a number of equality issues.