Ipsos recently surveyed 24,000 citizens of 36 countries annually to reflect on the year gone by and the year ahead. The respondents generally agreed that 2022 had been a challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, international conflict, economic issues, and the climate crisis. Despite these difficulties, 56% said 2022 had been a bad year for them and their family, while 73% said it had been a bad year for their country. These figures suggest an improvement from 2021 and 2020 when 58% and 77% said it had been a bad year for their family, and 90% said it had been a bad year for their country.
According to Ipsos the United States has the following outlook for 2023.
- 64% of people in United States of America say they are optimistic that 2023 will be a better year for them than it was in 2022.
- 42% think the global economy will be stronger than it was in 2022.
- 69% say they will make some personal resolutions to do some specific things for themselves or others in 2023.
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Specifically, how do people feel about 2023
2023 Economy
Overall, global sentiment around the economy is far more pessimistic than it was the year before. Most people expect costs of living, unemployment, and interest rates to rise and a large portion of the population fears their country may need to be bailed out or major stock markets will crash. China and the UAE are the most optimistic countries, while Belgium is the most pessimistic.
2023 World Security
In 2022, global security has been a major concern due to ongoing conflict and rising international tensions. These concerns have led to a marked increase in the belief that a nuclear war is likely (48%), as well as a fear of a foreign government-led global IT shutdown (44%) and rogue AI program (45%). Additionally, 22% believe an asteroid strike is likely and 18% think aliens may visit the earth in 2023. Indians are the most likely to think aliens will visit (43%).
2023 Environment
The majority of people around the world believe that climate change will have more consequences in 2023. Many are pessimistic about the role of technology in halting climate change, and expect to see more extreme weather events, record temperatures, and natural disasters. There is also a low expectation for reduced flying and a decrease in the number of cars compared to bicycles in capital cities.
2023 Society
This survey suggests that people around the world anticipate that their countries will experience no further Covid-19 lockdowns in 2023 and that a four-day workweek will not become the norm. However, there are wide variations in the level of confidence in people becoming more tolerant of each other, with India being the most hopeful and Japan being the least.
2023 Technology
In 2023, many people expect that space exploration and tourism will be prominent. Nearly half anticipate a rocket launch en route to Mars, and 39% think a space tourism service that allows people to land on the moon is likely. However, only 27% believe it's likely that an implant will be successfully implanted in a human brain to restore lost memories.
2023 Overall Outlook
Despite the global pessimism, there is still hope for a better year in 2023. 65% of people worldwide expect the upcoming year to be better than 2022, with the highest optimism coming from Brazil (85%) and the lowest from Japan (36%). Additionally, 74% of people plan to make personal resolutions to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others.
Complete Report
About Study
These are the results of a 36-country survey conducted by Ipsos on its Global Advisor online platform. Ipsos interviewed a total of 24,471 adults aged 18-74 in the United States, Canada, Republic of Ireland, Israel, Malaysia, South Africa, and Turkey, 20-74 in Thailand, 21-74 in Indonesia and Singapore, and 16-74 in 26 other markets between Friday, October 21 and Friday, November 4, 2022. [Source]
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