Ipsos – What Worries the World, Feb 2025

The main theme of the report is public opinion on the most important social and political issues in 29 countries. Key findings include crime and inflation as the top concerns, with 32% in 29 countries. The US sees a more positive outlook post-President Trump's inauguration, with an 8-point increase in those believing the country is on the right track. Germany's confidence in the country's direction hits a decade low, with economic indicators also low. South Korea sees a record 24% concern over extremism. Spain's unemployment concern drops to its lowest since monitoring began. In Poland, healthcare becomes the second most significant issue after inflation.