(CPOD) Nov. 21, 2004 – Adults worldwide are divided over their financial situation in the coming years, according to the Voice of the People survey by Gallup International released by the World Economic Forum. 33 per cent of respondents in 60 countries believe there will be more economic prosperity in the future, while 36 per cent disagree.
(CPOD) Nov. 21, 2004 – Adults worldwide are divided over their financial situation in the coming years, according to the Voice of the People survey by Gallup International released by the World Economic Forum. 33 per cent of respondents in 60 countries believe there will be more economic prosperity in the future, while 36 per cent disagree.
Residents of Africa, Eastern and Central Europe and West Asia had the most optimistic financial outlook, with at least 45 per cent of respondents expecting more economic prosperity. The lowest number of positive responses came in Western Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Polling Data
Opinions regarding World’s economic prosperity in the future
More | Less | |
The World | 33% | 36% |
Africa | 53% | 26% |
Eastern / Central Europe | 49% | 16% |
West Asia (India, | 45% | 28% |
Latin America | 37% | 34% |
North America | 31% | 31% |
Middle East (Egypt, | 27% | 49% |
Asia Pacific | 24% | 42% |
Western Europe | 22% | 49% |
Source: Gallup International
Methodology: Interviews to 50,000 adults in 60 countries.
(More details available on accompanying report)
Complete Poll (PDF)
