The State of the World

How happy are you? Are people happier this year than last year? What is it about life, business and society that affects people's happiness?

How satisfied are you with the love in your life, your sex life and your relationship with your partner?

In the seventh edition of the Ipsos Cost of Living Monitor we find, despite falling inflation rates, people are still feeling the pressure

Across 30 countries, 43% rate the quality of the healthcare they receive as good. For a third year running, mental health is seen as the biggest health issue, with 45% expressing concern. This is up from 27% in 2018. according to the Ipsos Healthcare Services Report 2025.

Is your society broken? Is your country in decline and in need of a strong leader? Ipsos tracks global attitudes to populism.

The Ipsos Pride Survey 2025 across 26 countries finds that 69% now support same-sex marriage/legal recognition, with those in Spain (86%) most supportive and people in Türkiye (34%) least in favour.

How trustworthy is your profession? Generally, front-line public service workers (including members of the armed forces, health professionals and the police) tend to be more trusted than not.

How happy or unhappy are people around the world with their housing situation?

Do you think your country has a good education system?