Indians least concerned about the global economy: PEW survey , Pg7

Key Highlights:

• A 2025 Pew Research Center survey across 25 countries reveals varying perceptions of global threats.
• Only about half of Indians surveyed consider the global economy and climate change as major threats.
• Approximately 80% of Indians identify terrorism as a major concern, ranking among the highest.
• A median of 72% of adults across the surveyed countries view the spread of false information online as a major threat.
• For the first time since 2017, adults in nine advanced economies see the global economy as a bigger threat than climate change.

Detailed Insights:

• The spread of false information online has surpassed the global economy and climate change as the biggest perceived threat globally.
• In seven countries, including Germany, the U.K., and the U.S., false information is considered a greater threat than any other issue.
• Concerns about the global economy are rising due to anxieties over slowing growth, rising U.S. tariff pressures, and ongoing wars.
• While climate change remains a concern, it is not considered the single greatest threat in any country surveyed, with ideological divides influencing perceptions.
• Terrorism is a major threat globally, particularly in middle-income countries, and among older, less educated individuals on the ideological right.
• In India, concerns about terrorism, false online information, and infectious diseases are higher than concerns about the global economy and climate change.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Global Economy: The worldwide system of economic activities between countries, including trade, production, and consumption.
• Climate Change: Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, primarily caused by human activities.
• Terrorism: The use of violence and intimidation in pursuit of political aims.