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2018 IPSOS VIEWS: What Worries the World Summary

Core Content Overview

The What Worries the World survey, conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs, tracks global public concerns across 26 core countries. It asks citizens to identify the top three worries from a list of 17 issues, including unemployment, corruption, poverty/social inequality, crime and violence, healthcare, and others. The survey is based on a monthly sample of over 18,000 citizens, with data collected from January to December 2017.

Key Findings

Global Optimism

• Global optimism increased slightly, with 40% of citizens believing their country is headed in the right direction, up from 37% in 2016.
• Chinese citizens were the most optimistic, with 90% believing their country is on the right track.
• 60% of the global population remained pessimistic about the direction of their country.

Top Worries in 2017

• Unemployment remained the most common worry globally, with 36% citing it.
• Corruption and financial/political scandals rose to second place with 34%.
• Poverty and social inequality was third, with 33%.
• Crime and violence remained in fourth place at 29%.
• Healthcare increased slightly to 23%, ranking fifth.
• Childhood obesity and access to credit were the least worrying, at 3% and 2%, respectively.

Regional and Demographic Trends

• Unemployment was the most evenly distributed worry across demographic groups, with a 5 percentage point gap between emerging and established markets.
• Poverty and inequality was a bigger concern in established economies than in emerging markets, with an 8 percentage point gap.
• Corruption and political scandal showed the most variation, with 40% of citizens in emerging markets concerned, compared to 30% in established economies.

Country-Specific Concerns

• Unemployment was the biggest worry in Italy, Spain, South Korea, Serbia, and South Africa.
• Poverty and inequality was most concerning in Hungary, Russia, Serbia, Germany, and Israel.
• Corruption and political scandal was most worrying in South Africa, Hungary, Peru, Brazil, and Spain.

Demographic Breakdown

• Age had a notable impact on concerns, with younger people (16-24) less worried about unemployment and more worried about corruption.
• Gender had a smaller impact, with men and women showing similar levels of concern, except for corruption where men were slightly more worried.
• Country direction also influenced concerns: those dissatisfied with their country's direction were more worried about unemployment and corruption.

Main Points

• Global concern has shifted from a singular focus on unemployment to a broader set of issues, with three key concerns dominating: unemployment, poverty/social inequality, and corruption/political scandal.
• Unemployment is the most widespread worry, but its dominance has waned in established markets.
• Corruption is a growing concern in emerging markets, while poverty/inequality is more of a concern in established economies.
• Demographics play a role in shaping concerns, with age and gender influencing the perception of specific issues.
• Optimism is increasing, but pessimism still dominates, with 60% of respondents feeling their country is on the wrong track.

Key Data Highlights

• Unemployment was the top worry in 8 countries, with Italy and Spain leading at 65%.
• Corruption was the top worry in 5 countries, with South Africa at 67%.
• Poverty and inequality was the top worry in 3 countries, with Hungary at 57%.
• China was the only country where threats against the environment was the biggest worry.
• Optimism increased by 3 percentage points, with 40% of citizens in 2017 feeling their country is on the right track.

Future Outlook

• The survey suggests that global concerns are moving away from a single dominant issue (unemployment) toward a more diverse set of concerns.
• Crime and violence and healthcare have remained relatively stable, with no significant changes in their ranking.
• Optimism is expected to continue increasing, especially with the reduced concern about unemployment and a more positive economic outlook.
• Emerging economies are likely to continue being more concerned about corruption and political scandal, while established economies remain more focused on poverty and inequality.

Conclusion

The What Worries the World survey for 2017 reveals a nuanced picture of global concerns, highlighting the shift from unemployment to a broader set of issues. While optimism is growing, the majority of citizens still feel their countries are on the wrong track. The survey underscores the importance of understanding how demographics, economic status, and political environment influence public concerns.