Economy


Global predictions for 2023

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.
Society Survey

While still dominant, broken-system sentiment is receding in many countries

Trends suggest elections have a dampening effect on anti-establishment feeling.

Inflation: Seven in ten expect prices to continue to rise in 2023

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

Global consumer confidence continues to show stability

All three sub-indices are stable as sentiment remains muted among the world’s most advanced economies
Society Survey

27% of Europeans say they are in a precarious situation

The first European Barometer on Poverty and Precariousness conducted for French Secours Populaire shows a very difficult social situation on a continental scale

Nation Brands Index 2022: Germany finishes first again with Japan and Canada rounding out the top three nations

Germany finishes in first place again, while Japan overtakes Canada for second place — its best performance since 2018, when it also ranked second. Japan sees strong reputational rankings on the Exports, Tourism, and Culture indices. The United Kingdom’s ranking drops again in 2022, moving from fifth to sixth. Russia’s ranking falls to the bottom three nations.