Unemployment, inflation and insecurity, the great global concerns: what is the situation in Argentina?

Inflation and unemploymentas well as crime and violence, are the axes that worry the world the most. Although global price dynamics reemerged as the main consternation worldwide.

Concerns about the cost of living intensified in 19 of the 29 countries studied, with inflation the biggest concern in Singapore (56%), Turkey (55%), United States (51%), Canada (51%) , Australia (47%), India (47%), Argentina (46%) and Poland (36%).

In India, concern about the labor market saw a significant increase of 14 percentage points (reaching 44%), making it the second largest concern, after inflation.

Peru It remains, for the fourteenth consecutive month, in the last position in terms of the perception of the correct direction of the country, with only 15% of respondents believing the nation is on the right track.

Meanwhile, France registers the lowest percentage of people who consider their national economy as “good”, with only 16%, which represents a notable drop of 14 percentage points compared to the previous month. The information comes from the report “What worries the world“executed by Ipsos.

Health concerns in South Korea reached an all-time high, with more than a third (34%) of respondents expressing concern.

The situation in Argentina

Although inflation remains the main concern of Argentines, the index fell 2 percentage points compared to September and 23 percentage points compared to last year. Likewise, concern about poverty and social inequality, along with education, increased 3 and 1 percentage points, respectively, compared to last month.

Unemployment: a persistent concern

Although unemployment decreased slightly globally, the perception varies drastically between countries. India has experienced a significant increase of 14 percentage points, reaching 44%, making the labor market the second biggest concern for citizens, behind inflation. In contrast, Colombia registers a reduction of 10 points in concern about unemployment, although it remains one of the main problems along with corruption.

In Argentinathe perception of unemployment fell 6 percentage points in the last month, standing at 45%. Despite this relative improvement, “unemployment remains a relevant challenge in the context of a complex economic outlook,” the report highlights.

Crime and violence: a growing threat

Crime and violence remain the main concern in some countries, with an average of 31% of respondents mentioning it as a key problem. In Peru66% consider this their biggest challenge, an increase of 14 percentage points and the highest level since March 2021. France also faces an increase, reaching 38%, while Turkey records its highest level in four years , with 32%.

France and Peru: economies and pessimistic prospects

France is the country with the perception more negative about its economywith only 16% of respondents describing it as “good.” This marks a drop of 14 percentage points from the previous month. Furthermore, only Peru surpasses France in pessimism about the direction their countries are taking, with 15% of Peruvians believing they are on the right path.

South Korea: record health concerns

Health became a dominant concern in South Korea, reaching an all-time high with 34% of respondents identifying it as a major issue. “This record level reflects an increasing trend in the prioritization of issues related to health care in highly developed contexts,” the document states.

The report concludes that through these findings, issues such as inflation, unemployment and crime occupy the top places on the public agenda, while specific concerns, such as health in South Korea or pessimism in Peru and France, demonstrate the unique realities countries face. These data invite us to reflect on the need for localized and sustainable strategies to address these global challenges.