This is what the world is worrying about right now

Nov 5, 2021

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Many countries are prioritizing poverty and social inequality as well as many other issues. Image: Unsplash/Atul Pandey

Victoria Masterson

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Coronavirus is no longer the world’s top concern, finds Ipsos. Image: Ipsos Global Advisor

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Climate change is currently tenth in the table of world worries, but concern is rising over time. Image: Ipsos Global Advisor

(%) Worried about in October 2021 in each country (Poverty & Social Inequality).

Hungary and Russia worry most about poverty and social inequality. Image: Ipsos Global Advisor

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