In most countries surveyed, majorities say economic system needs major changes or complete reform | Pew Research Center

January 8, 2025

Economic Inequality Seen as Major Challenge Around the World

In most countries surveyed, majorities say economic system needs major changes or complete reform

In most countries surveyed, majorities say economic system needs major changes or complete reform

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In most countries surveyed, majorities say economic system needs major changes or complete reform

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Economic Inequality Seen as Major Challenge Around the World
Countries included in this report
How people in middle- and high-income nations view economic inequality
People on the ideological left more likely than those on the right to see economic inequality as a problem
Gap between rich and poor is among several forms of inequality seen as problematic across 36 countries
Political influence of the rich seen as top contributor to economic inequality
In most countries surveyed, majorities say economic system needs major changes or complete reform
Globally, most think children will be worse off financially than their parents
Concerns about economic inequality are widespread around the world and most say political influence of the rich is a major cause