IPSOS survey shows pessimistic social moods across 31 democracies; rising distrust and economic concerns dominate.
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An annual IPSOS survey of social moods across 31 democratic nations found pessimistic results, with most respondents feeling their societies are divided (56%) or in decline (57%), and that economic development only benefits the wealthy (68%). Asian countries like Thailand and South Korea, as well as South Africa and Brazil, showed poor results. Germany reported the worst situation, with 77% believing society is not functioning correctly, followed closely by Hungary at 71%. In contrast, Poland showed better indicators, with only 40% of respondents feeling its society is not functioning properly. Furthermore, in Poland, the percentage of people who believe experts do not understand ordinary people’s lives has decreased compared to 2019. France leads among nations where citizens feel their country is declining, with 75% agreeing, a trend that has been increasing for nearly a decade. Italy also shows high concern, with 66% believing its country is in decline, and both countries exhibit low trust in political elites despite demanding a welfare state without wanting to pay for it. The survey noted that rising living costs, rather than immigration, are cited as the main cause of poor moods across many nations. Despite this, a significant portion of people in various countries support strong leadership, with 47% being the average across all surveyed nations, though Germany showed the lowest support for undemocratic rule.
