International Polls
Do We Live Better than Our Parents? And What about Our Children?
Every second citizen (51%) of the world believes that their life is better than that of their parents. The other half of the people asked is equally divided between those who assess a worse life (23%) and those who find it the same (23%). 3% could not answer. Satisfaction with the living standard is a
At the End of 2022: Some Happiness Only Prevails in Private Life, not in Public Sphere Anymore
At the eve of 2023 public expectations for the future across the Globe are unusually diverse and the World looks much less unified than in previous years. Pessimism is prevailing, the economic prosperity seems to vanish and fears of a use of nuclear weapons are at unprecedented levels. Although personal happiness traditionally prevails, the World
GIA: Bulgaria’s Gallup International again with the most accurate results in an unprecedented electoral marathon
A special announcement was released again on Gallup Association’s website to mark that Gallup International Balkan in Bulgaria was again most accurate in electoral studies. Read more HERE On the 2nd of October Bulgaria just held a sixth round of national elections within two years’ time: four for National Assembly and two rounds of presidential elections.
Elections around the World are Considered Free and Fair. However, Elected Governments are not Fully Recognized as Governing by the Will of the People
Two out of five people around the world agree or somewhat agree that their country is ruled by the will of people. However, more than a half of those surveyed disagree. When it comes to elections the results seem to be upside down – about half of those surveyed agree or strongly agree that in
Voice of the People: Public Opinion of European Citizens on the War in Ukraine
EU citizens’ fears: inflation, war, bottlenecks in energy supply The biggest concerns of EU citizens at the moment are rising prices, fear of a widening war and possible shortages in energy supply. Issues that were on the list of top priorities a month ago, such as Covid pandemic and climate change, have faded into the
Despite the Pandemic and Economic Difficulties Personal Happiness around the World Prevails
At the end of 2021 global hope and happiness are decreasing around the world compared to last year. Fears of upcoming economic difficulties remain high and steadily growing. The global pandemic clearly still impacts the world’s hopes, fears and expectations – but there are significant differences by region and country by country. These are some
Almost a Year with Pandemic: People around Globe Still Mobilized against the Threat, with Hope for Vaccines. Yet Potential Problems Become More Significant
Government approval during the pandemic is still high, but is slowly declining. The threat of the disease is also considered significant, yet now it seems a bit more exaggerated to people around the globe. Travel restrictions and sacrificing human rights are widely accepted as a means of fighting the pandemic. The attitudes towards the vaccines
IF 2020 WILL BE REMEMBERED AS THE YEAR OF THE PANDEMIC AND LOCKDOWN, HAPPINESS HAS STILL SURVIVED AND HOPE IS HIGH. NOT SO HIGH ABOUT THE ECONOMY
At the end of 2020 hope for a better 2021 is easy to be found around the world, but the fear of upcoming economic difficulties is deepening. Globally it is citizens of the EU that drive this pessimism, as the pandemic in many EU countries shows no signs of being under control. However, despite
The Opinion Across the Globe is Equally Divided on Whether Life will Return to Normal in 2021
Despite almost six months of intense media scrutiny, fears of the coronavirus infection remain high; people across the globe are largely still supportive to their governments but not at the levels registered at the beginning of the crisis; while opinion is equally divided on whether life will return to normal in 2021. These are some of
Second Wave of Global Polling. Around the Globe: Worries about the Disease and Poverty. Support for the Authorities. Same in Bulgaria with some Important Specifics
Global concern about the spread of the Coronavirus is growing. In addition, worries of an economic and social crisis are deepening. Majorities stay supportive of their governments in the fight against the disease and are even ready to sacrifice specific rights. These are some of the conclusions from the second “snap poll” held by the
THE CORONAVIRUS: A VAST SCARED MAJORITY AROUND THE WORLD according to the snap poll by Gallup International Association
A majority of people express worries for themselves and their loved ones in relation to the Coronavirus. About three-quarters say they are even ready to sacrifice some of their human rights if that helps. Most nations stand behind their governments in this battle. At the same time, however, almost half of the respondents agree that
Voice of the People Government Index
Electorates and elites – how deep is the gap. Definition: a combination of beliefs that the country is led in the right direction, that the will of the people is respected and that the government is efficient. Only one third of global citizens evaluate their governments favorably. But the differences between global regions and within