The population in 41 countries think military action is likely to be launched against Iraq in the next few months. But half of this population is not in favour of military action under any circumstances.
Between 80 and 90% of the citizens in the 41 countries think that military action is likely to be launched against Iraq in the next few months. Approximately four out of ten interviewees in the Gallup International Iraq Poll 2003, held among 30,000 citizens of 41 different countries, consider military action against Iraq in the coming few months very likely.
The survey results show that approximately half of the citizens in the world are not in favour of military action against Iraq under any circumstances. The Argentines feel strongest (83%) against military action. A large percentage of the Spanish and the French feel the same way (74% and 60% respectively). A marked one out of five Americans (21%) is in favour of military action under no circumstances. In general, a war against Iraq declared unilaterally by the US and its allies does not receive much public support.More information about Iraq Poll 2003:Press releaseIraq Survey 2003 Results
Gallup International End of Year Poll 2002
Kenyans are the most optimistic citizens in the world according to the Gallup International annual End of Year Survey, which interviewed more than 67,500 people in 65 countries during November and December 2002. More than three quarters of Kenyans (77%) feel 2003 will be a better year than 2002. By contrast, in another African country - Zimbabwe - is the most pessimistic citizens in the world by a long way, with almost three quarters of this country (72%) feeling that the coming year will be worse than 2002. Gloom also prevails in many countries across the world about the general and personal economic situation and employment prospects in the coming year, notably in several European countries such as Germany, Portugal, Ireland and Greece, but also in Korea and Japan.
More information about the End of Year Poll 2002
Poverty and not terrorism is the most important problem facing the world
A new Gallup International survey, the Voice of the People, released today, shows that the global citizens feel the gap between rich and poor is the most important problem facing the world today. When asked, more cite poverty as the most important problem than those who mention terrorism (11%) and other global issues such as environmental concerns, corruption or economic problems.
Attitudes to Terrorism and US Foreign Policy released for the Anniversary of 9/11
Global Survey Results give a thumbs down to US foreign policy and shows little support for President Bush's foreign policy, with many believing it has a negative effect on their country. Opinion is divided on whether military force is the best way to overcome terrorism and many people feel terrorists do not deserve the same rights as other criminals.
Early release of Voice of the People Environmental results for WSSD, Johannesburg
In view of their importance to the World Summit, Gallup International is releasing the preliminary results to environmental questions carried on our Voice of the People survey.Citizens from more than 30 countries give their opinion on the quality of their environment, how well the government handles this issue and attitudes to global environmental problems.
http://www.gallup-international.com/surveys.htmMore results can be found on our Voice of the People website (http://www.voice-of-the-people.net)
