Economy

The Ipsos Predictions Survey 2026 finds 71%, on average across 30 countries, think things will look up next year but people are split on whether the worldwide economy will be stronger (49%) or not (51%).

Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 14 months.

Following a very challenging couple of years in 2020 and 2021, many people around the world feel 2022 has been a little better. However, uncertainty about both short- and longer-term futures prevails. Global citizens are struggling to be optimistic about 2023 as most express concern about the state of the economy, the environment and world security.

A new 36-country survey for the World Economic Forum finds a growing number of people think unemployment will rise next year

AXA released the ninth edition of its Future Risks Report. This global survey measures and ranks the evolution of perceptions of emerging risks. It is based on responses from a panel of 4,500 risk experts from 58 countries and a representative sample of 20,000 people from 15 countries. This report is produced in partnership with Ipsos and the geopolitical analysis consultancy Eurasia Group.

Inflation is the top global concern for the sixth month in a row with four in ten choosing it as a worry.

In 5 infographics, we look at what Ipsos’ recent global polling reveals about how worried consumers are about rising prices, their country’s economy and if they expect relief anytime soon.

Inflation is the top concern for the fifth consecutive month while some countries see worry about covid-19 rise

Concern about inflation continues to rise and is the top worry for the fourth month in a row.