Consumers becoming more concerned about inflation

Rob Clapp

An overview of consumer concern about inflation across 28 countries.

Consumers across the world are becoming more concerned about inflation and the cost of living, according to data from Ipsos.

Globally, 23% of adults in February said they were concerned about the issue, an increase from 19% in December. This means inflation is now sixth in a list of 18 issues. This is an increase from 9% and 13th a year ago.

The coronavirus continues to be the number one issue of concern, with poverty and social inequality placing second and unemployment and jobs in third.

Argentina and Poland show the highest levels of concern about inflation (56%...

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