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August 18, 2025

International Opinion on Global Threats

Around 7 in 10 adults across nations surveyed view false information online, global economic conditions and terrorism as major threats

Around 7 in 10 adults across nations surveyed view false information online, global economic conditions and terrorism as major threats

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International Opinion on Global Threats
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Around 7 in 10 adults across nations surveyed view false information online, global economic conditions and terrorism as major threats
Which issues are seen as major threats around the world?
False information seen as a major threat worldwide, as are terrorism, disease and the global economy; climate change is now mostly a secondary concern
Perceptions of global threats have shifted across 9 advanced economies