Economy

Inflation is now the top global worry for the first time, with 26 out of 27 countries recording an increase in concern over the last month.

Sentiment in Europe and China drops significantly

No significant change in sentiment since last month in most of survey’s 24 countries; global index on par with pre-pandemic level.

What did we learn about public attitudes and behaviours? What did our research tell us about the events of the year? And how did our outlook shift?

Following a challenging 2021, people around the world are optimistic that 2022 will be a better year.

In 30-country survey, two-thirds say they now pay more for transportation, food and drink, and utilities than they did six months ago.

The long reign of Coronavirus as our survey’s top global concern comes to an end in October 2021. It falls to third place in our issues ranking – behind poverty & social inequality and unemployment.

The Investment Index sees its first drop in 16 months.

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.