The Ipsos Almanac
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Welcome to the Ipsos Almanac
We look back at the events of 2022 and how consumers and citizens have reacted, and then reflect on what's next in 2023.
The events of the year
Global stats of the year
2022 has been an eventful year and at Ipsos we aim to keep you up to date with the latest findings and insights from around the world. Explore some of the most interesting figures on the key topics of the year – environment, world affairs, global trust, society, health, and the economy.
A third year begins
January: 2022 begins with global pandemic cases hitting 376 million
War returns to Europe
February: the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a defining moment of our times
Antarctic heatwave
March: this temperature spike is the most alarming indication of the progression of climate change
A populist year?
April: we start our tour of elections around the world in France
Cost of living crisis
May: the UN’s latest briefing reports how inflation is now rising markedly in developing markets
Women’s rights
June: the US Supreme Court overturns the Roe vs Wade ruling on abortion
A cruel summer
July: Japan reels from the assassination of Shinzo Abe; Europe bakes under summer heatwave
A new Cold War?
August: Gorbachev’s death comes as a new situation of risk on a global scale is emerging
National identities
September: the passing of a head of state presents new questions: who are we, and who do we want to be?
Green transport
October: how quickly can new technologies make the automotive sector more sustainable?
Peak population
November : as the world population breaks the 8 billion barrier, we need to start preparing for shrinking populations
World in motion
December: the advent of the World Cup is a moment to reflect on how others see our countries
A look back at 2022 from Ipsos experts across 31 markets
The view from here
From Australia to the US, join us as our experts around the world take us on a guided tour of what 2022 meant for their country. On the agenda: the events of the last 12 months, the mood of the public, and advice on what to watch out for in the period ahead.
