Economy

Conducted monthly in 29 countries among 20,000 adults for over a decade, the Ipsos What Worries the World study offers an exceptional snapshot of world opinion on pressing global issues.

Conducted monthly in 29 countries among a panel of over 20,000 adults for more than a decade, What Worries the World survey offers an exceptional snapshot of world opinion on pressing global issues.

In contrast, sentiment is mixed in the Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

Sentiment also up in Asia Pacific, while it is more mixed in Latin America.

Ipsos looks at the data behind the headlines of 2023.

More than 6 in 10 report job losses within their family or social circle due to recent economic conditions. Another 50% believe the cost of goods and services will cost more than they do now next year.

Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 20 months.

Sentiment is also up significantly in Poland, yet declines in Israel amid conflict.

Sentiment is down in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.