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Summary of Global Perceptions of Social Mobility (Ipsos Survey for the World Economic Forum, January 2020)

Core Content

This document presents the findings of an Ipsos survey conducted for the World Economic Forum in January 2020, examining how people around the world perceive their quality of life and opportunities compared to their parents' generation. The survey highlights the global disparity in views on social mobility, focusing on key areas such as job security, financial wellbeing, education, and personal freedom.

Main Findings

General Trends

• Access to Information and Entertainment: A large majority of adults globally believe that their access to information (84%) and entertainment (81%) is or will be better than their parents' generation.
• Optimism vs. Pessimism: Optimism is more prevalent than in 2016, particularly in areas like job security and safety. However, there is a clear divide between regions.
• Regional Differences:
  • Emerging Markets: Enthusiasm for better prospects is widespread in emerging markets, including parts of Asia, Latin America, and Africa, with the exception of personal safety.
  • Europe and North America: Pessimism is more common in Europe, North America, and northeast Asia, especially regarding financial, job, and personal security.
  • Most Negative Perceptions: Countries like Hungary, France, South Korea, Canada, Great Britain, and Belgium show the most negative views on personal and financial security.

Key Areas of Comparison

• Secure Job: 42% believe their generation has better job security than their parents', while 41% think it's worse.
• Successful Career: 54% believe their generation has better career prospects, with 23% thinking it's worse.
• Enough Money to Live Well: 46% believe they have better financial wellbeing, while 35% think it's worse.
• Secure Home Ownership: 46% believe their generation has better prospects for owning a home, with 36% thinking it's worse.
• Retirement Comfort: 42% believe their generation will have a better retirement, while 41% think it's worse.
• Safety from Crime or Harm: 38% believe they are safer, while 40% think they are less safe.
• Education: 68% believe their generation has better access to education, with 15% thinking it's worse.
• Freedom to Be True to Themselves: 63% believe they have more freedom, while 16% think it's worse.

Key Insights

Global Improvements

• Positive Trends: Improvements are noted in several countries, including Poland, India, Japan, South Korea, Argentina, and Mexico, where people believe their generation is better off than their parents'.
• Negative Trends: In contrast, countries like Sweden, Canada, and Great Britain report a decline in perceived social mobility, particularly in financial wellbeing.

Change in Perception Since 2016

• Improvements: There has been a notable increase in optimism in many regions, especially in access to information, entertainment, and education.
• Declines: Some regions, particularly in Europe and North America, show a decline in optimism, especially regarding personal and financial security.

Conclusion

The survey reveals a complex global picture of social mobility perceptions. While emerging markets generally express optimism about their prospects compared to previous generations, developed nations exhibit more pessimism, particularly in financial and job security. The data underscores the importance of regional economic and social conditions in shaping individuals' views on their quality of life and opportunities.